The protocol of the Interdepartmental Commission on World Trade Organization Affairs has been approved. From February 17, 2026, to January 1, 2027, reduced import duty rates will apply 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 stipulates the introduction of temporarily reduced import duty rates instead of current rates for several items 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. Additionally, until January 1, 2027, for certain codes of the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity, 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 apply.

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