Import restrictions that comes under several HS Codes on cosmetics, vehicle spare parts and raw materials would be lifted in two weeks, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today (21).

Restrictions were imposed on non-essentials and other products that could be locally manufactured and on 23 August, a Gazette was issued restricting the importation of 1,465 products.

However, taking into consideration the request of several parties, the restriction on 708 products has been removed.