1. Background of import tariffs on milk powder
With the improvement of people\’s living standards, more and more families are beginning to pay attention to the quality and safety of infant milk powder. In the domestic market, due to the existence of some unscrupulous merchants, safety issues with infant milk powder have frequently occurred. Therefore, many consumers began to choose imported milk powder. However, the price of imported milk powder is relatively high, making it unaffordable for some consumers. Moreover, in recent years, my country\’s tariffs on imported goods have been constantly adjusted.
2. Import tariffs on milk powder
1. my country has implemented higher import tariffs on milk powder, mainly to protect the domestic dairy industry;
2. In early 2018, my country announced a reduction in import tariffs on some consumer goods, including milk powder. However, the reduction is limited and tariffs are not completely eliminated;
3. Starting from July 1, 2019, my country will reduce import tariffs on some commodities again and exempt some commodities from tariffs. However, the reduction in milk powder is not large.
3. The impact of import tariffs on milk powder on consumers
1. The price of imported milk powder is relatively high. After adding higher tariffs, the price becomes even more expensive, which puts a certain amount of economic pressure on consumers;
2. Some consumers may choose domestic milk powder because of the high price, but safety issues with domestic milk powder still exist;
3. The high price of imported milk powder also provides opportunities for some unscrupulous merchants, and there may be counterfeit and shoddy products.
4. Impact of import tariffs on milk powder on the industry
1. High import tariffs can effectively protect the domestic dairy industry and give domestic dairy companies more opportunities to develop and grow;
2. Import tariffs can also encourage domestic dairy companies to improve their technology and quality levels to meet consumer demand;
3. However, excessive import tariffs may also prevent some legal importers from doing business in our market.
5. Conclusion
Import tariffs on milk powder have different impacts on consumers and industries. We need to protect domestic industries while also taking into account the interests of consumers. Supervision should be strengthened to crack down on counterfeit and shoddy products, and legal importers should be encouraged to do business in the Chinese market through preferential treatment. At the same time, companies should also actively improve their technology and quality levels to meet consumer needs.
