Customs wants 5% tax on smartphones

Saturation point: The once-hot Chinese smartphone market is expected to cool off dramatically this year, says a report.

PETALING JAYA: Sales tax on smartphones has been proposed at 5%, while the tax for most motor vehicles has been suggested at the full 10%.

These items were earlier proposed for tax exemption in the list re­­leased by the Customs Depart­ment.