'A matter of time' before duty cut on luxury goods

Reduction to boost domestic consumption, say experts

BEIJING - Reducing import duty on luxury goods is only "a matter of time" as key ministries have reached general agreement on the issue, Yao Jian, Ministry of Commerce spokesman, told China Daily on Monday.

The commerce and finance ministries are likely to submit a proposal on measures to promote imports to the State Council, the Cabinet, and this will include details on cutting duty on luxury items, Yao said.