Importers and traders reported sharp increases in import transaction fees following recent regulatory amendments.
The initial cost of import procedures has surged to about 500,000 pounds, up from nearly 25,000 pounds previously.
Importers also said fees for certifying car import invoices have risen dramatically, climbing from around 200,000 pounds to nearly 1.5 million pounds.
Traders described the sudden increases as disruptive to purchasing and customs clearance operations across the sector.
They said the higher costs are adding new financial pressure amid already difficult and strained economic conditions.
Businesses also pointed to a lack of official explanation for the amendments, saying it has deepened uncertainty in the market.
They called for clear, publicly available regulations that transparently define all applicable import fees and procedures.
Observers warned that ongoing uncertainty over tariff policy could slow import activity in the coming period.
Such a slowdown, they added, may affect both the availability and pricing of goods in domestic markets.
Commercial sources reported growing calls for a review of the current fee structure to restore balance and stability.
