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Iraq Imposes Additional Tariffs on Imported Beverage Cans

By John Lee. As part of efforts to protect domestic industry, the Iraqi Cabinet has approved the imposition of an additional 20% customs duty on imported aluminium cans used for carbonated beverages, juices, and energy drinks. This brings the total tariff to 50% per unit of measurement, applicable to imports from all countries and origins. […]

Industrial Coordination Council to Boost National Industry

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the Industrial Coordination Council on Sunday to discuss strategies for advancing Iraq's national industry and to follow up on decisions from previous meetings. The discussion included key measures to address obstacles and improve coordination between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government […]

Iraq Approves New Customs Duties

By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved a series of preventive trade measures aimed at protecting domestic industries. These include the imposition of a 60% additional customs duty on imported transparent containers and single-use plastic cups from all countries, which will be in place for four years. The market will be monitored throughout […]

Iraq Adjusts Import Policies for Agricultural Produce

By John Lee. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein chaired the eleventh meeting of the Ministerial Council for Economy on 27 April 2025. The session was attended by senior officials including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, the Ministers of Finance, Agriculture, and Labour and Social Affairs, as well as […]

Iraq Imposes 40% Additional Customs Duty on Imported PET Rolls

By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved a 40% additional customs duty on imported PET rolls made from polyethylene granules, used in the production of single-use water cups, food containers, and transparent storage products. The measure will be in effect for four years without reduction, with market conditions under review. Key Measures: Customs […]

Iraq applies additional Customs Duty on imported Thermstone

By John Lee. In efforts to bolster national product protection, Iraq's Cabinet has approved recommendations from the Ministry of Industry and Minerals to apply additional customs duty on imported Thermstone (also known as Thermostone, or autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC)). An additional 50-percent customs duty will be imposed on each unit of imported thermstone from all […]

Iraq Approves Measures to Protect Local Fertilizer Production

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved "final protective measures" for domestically produced urea fertilizer. According to a Ministry of Industry and Minerals document dated August 4, 2024, the import price for Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer will be set at 800,000 dinars ($610) per ton and for urea fertilizer at 550,000 dinars per ton. […]

Iraq Imposes Additional Tariffs on Imported Cement Bags

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved recommendations from the Ministry of Industry and Minerals (Industrial Development and Regulation Directorate) to impose an additional customs tariff of 50 percent on imported paper bags used for packaging cement. The new measure will come into force after 120 days, and run for four years, during which […]