Customs wants 5% tax on smartphones

Saturation point: The once-hot Chinese smartphone market is expected to cool off dramatically this year, says a report.

PETALING JAYA: Sales tax on smartphones has been proposed at 5%, while the tax for most motor vehicles has been suggested at the full 10%.

These items were earlier proposed for tax exemption in the list released by the Customs Department.

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