All Pakistan Textile Mills Association Requires Zero Tariff Import.

In a statement, the Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) asked the government to allow zero duty to import raw polyester staple fibers.

APTMA said the government has allowed it. Zero tariff Imported polyester staple blended yarn, but raw material polyester short line imports impose a 4.5% tariff. Such tariffs are very abnormal, resulting in difficulties in industrial production and should be abolished immediately.

The association called on the government to resolve serious crises, rationalize the PSF tariff, reduce the cost of textile yarns, and make Pakistan's industrial value added departments more competitive in the international market.

Pakistan is facing a serious shortage of polyester staple fiber. The closure of the Dewan Salman fiber factory resulted in a 38% short cut in polyester fiber in Pakistan. As a result, the price of polyester staple in Pakistan is 30% higher than that in the international market.

The introduction of polyester staple fiber import tax causes the proportion of raw material blending. Synthetic fiber The proportion of consumption decreased to 18%, compared with 60% in the world.

APTMA's call for government to cancel imports Raw material All tariffs made Pakistan achieve the export target of US $25 billion in 2014 and create tens of thousands of jobs.

The Pakistan Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) is the leading textile and weaving Association in the country, representing Pakistan's Organization Department. APTMA is the largest association in the country, representing 315 spinning mills, 44 weaving factories and 37 comprehensive factories.

The total installed capacity of APTMA textile mill members is 9661366 spindles, 61608 rotors, 10452 woven / air-jet looms and 1897 traditional looms. Members of the association produce spinning and rotor spinning, grey cloth, printing and dyeing cloth and bedding.