Customs Duty Waiver on Food and Drug Imports

By John Lee.

Imported food and medicine are to be exempt from customs duties in Iraq, with effect from 7 October 2026. The measure was approved at the 23rd regular session of the Council of Ministers, chaired by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Wednesday.

According to the Prime Minister's Office, the exemption was introduced to protect food and health security in the country.

(Source: Prime Minister's Office)

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