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Iraq MoF and Central Bank Finalize Customs Duty Pre-Collection Mechanism

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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What happened

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A mechanism for the pre-collection of customs duties was finalized under Cabinet Decision No. 413 of 2026. The process was completed following a meeting chaired by Minister of Finance Faleh Sari, which included representatives from the Central Bank of Iraq, the General Customs Authority, the Investments Department, the General Tax Authority, and UNCTAD. The finalized system operates through the ASYCUDA and approved electronic payment systems.

From iraq-businessnews.com

Why it matters

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The initiative is part of a broader drive to automate customs procedures, reduce evasion and manipulation, and increase non-oil revenues for the country. The coordinated mechanism requires operational integration between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Iraq.

The Iraqi government and Central Bank of Iraq are cooperating on economic interests, financial sector strengthening, combating illicit finance, and countering the threat from Iran.

From iraq-businessnews.com

Who's involved

  • Ministry of FinanceMinistry of Finance (government agency) — ministry of Israel
  • Central Bank of IraqCentral Bank of Iraq (company) — central bank of the Republic of Iraq
  • IraqIraq (geopolitical state) — sovereign state in Western Asia

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • IraqSpeculative

    The national economy could benefit from increased non-oil revenues due to the automated customs procedures.

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