Current sanitary napkin tax in perspectiveThe tariff rates on sanitary napkins were at 102%, starting out. According to the Advocata Policy Brief (May 2020), sanitary napkins and tampons are taxed under the HS code HS 96190010. The import tariff levied on these products is 52%, and until September 2018, the tax on sanitary napkins was 101.2%. In Sri Lanka, because of the culture and the taboo nature of the subject, people are embarrassed to speak up about this. She added that while there are no major side effects that occur commonly from wearing sanitary napkins, some may experience rashes and irritation, but this is usually due to wearing the sanitary napkins for long hours.

Source: The Nation December 06, 2020 06:56 UTC