The protocol of the Interdepartmental Commission on Cooperation with the World Trade Organization has been approved. From February 17, 2026, to January 1, 2027, reduced import duty rates will be applied for a range of goods, with exemptions provided for certain categories.

The protocol from the meeting on February 16, 2026, introduces temporarily lowered import duty rates to replace current rates for several items. This aims to stimulate the production of high-value-added industrial goods, enhance competitiveness, and support domestic manufacturers.

The temporary rates will be in effect from February 17, 2026, to January 1, 2027. Until January 1, 2027, for specific codes of the Foreign Economic Activity Commodity Nomenclature, reduced rates for goods imported for tobacco production apply based on a positive conclusion from the State Unitary Enterprise "Center for Project and Import Contract Expertise." If conditions are not met, current rates will be applied.

Under the reduced rates, a 3 percent import duty has been set for fruit concentrates used in producing juices from oranges, pineapples, grapefruits, pomelos, and other citrus fruits.

A key innovation includes the exemption from import duties for diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones, as well as aluminum wire used in cable production.

Source: kun.uz