Due to the COVID-19 crisis, workers in small workshops across governorates faced challenging wage issues; many of the small workshops employ a very large number of non-regular workers.
Domestic manufacturers face unfair competition from imported finished wood products.
Recommendation(s)
Ban the importing of fully-finished wood furniture—final products.
Status/Notes / Updates
Challenge(s)
The burden of increased costs associated with the high penalty fees that manufacturers pay due to lengthy customs clearance processes.
Recommendation(s)
Offer a 3-month installment plan for paying the customs duties on raw materials.
Adopt an exceptional measure, whereby port demurrage charges associated with delayed customs clearance are waived.
Status/Notes / Updates
Challenge(s)
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, workers in small workshops across governorates faced challenging wage issues; many of the small workshops employ a very large number of non-regular workers.