The decision of the State Council.import tariffs on daily necessities will be further lowered in July 1st.
The decision, at an executive meeting presided over by Premier Li Keqiang, was described as continuing the country's opening-up to benefit domestic consumers and boost industrial transformation.
Average rates for household appliances like washing machines and refrigerators will drop to 8%, 12.5 percentage points lower.
Further tariff cuts will be beneficial to opening-up and meet public demand, which will also push forward quality improvements and industrial upgrading, the statement said.It also said related departments should strictly carry out the policy and prevent any price increases by middlemen as a result.
Import tariffs on daily necessities will be further lowered in July 1st.
