DODOMA, June 11 -- MINISTER of Finance Khamis Mussa Omar has announced that the Government is proposing a 10 percent excise duty on imported UV/LED nail polish drying machines classified under HS Code 8516.79.00.

Presenting the Governments revenue and expenditure estimates for the 2026/2027 financial year in Parliament, the minister said the measure is intended to reduce potential health risks associated with the use of the machines, including the risk of cancer, while also broadening the countrys tax base.

According to the minister, the implementation of the proposal is expected to generate approximately TZS 566.5 million in additional government revenue.

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