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Committee Approves Bill Eliminating V.I. Customs Duties

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VI gov just wants the money that they don't get from CBP.
If the forgo the duty $ they will jack up excise tax.


 
Posted : November 18, 2016 11:28 am
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If they forgo the duty $ they will jack up excise tax.

Exactly. This is a money grab by the GVI. Once they have control of that, they will inevitably raise the rates because they're essentially bankrupt and need the cash.


 
Posted : November 18, 2016 11:37 am

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