Prensa publishes in its website: "If the project that implements the elimination of tariffs for energy efficient products is approved by the Cabinet, just as it is, air conditioners "with indices of energy efficiency higher than or equal to 10.00," for example, would pay zero tariffs. The others would continue paying 10%."

Source: Prensa.com

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