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

The protocol of the Interdepartmental Commission meeting on February 16, 2026, has been approved. The document introduces temporarily reduced import duty rates in place of current rates for several items, aiming 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 apply to goods imported for tobacco product production based on a positive conclusion from the State Unitary Enterprise "Center for Project and Import Contract Expertise." If these conditions are not met, current rates will be applied.

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

One of the key innovations is the exemption from import duties for diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones, as well as aluminum wire used in cable product manufacturing.

Source: kun.uz