The General Authority for Customs announced today, Tuesday, the start of implementing the Cabinet Decision No. (576) for the year 2026, which aims to eliminate all customs duties imposed on egg, chicken, live meat, and imported medicines.
The authority stated in a statement received by the "News Video Agency" that "the General Authority for Customs has begun to implement Cabinet Decision No. (576) for the year 2026, which aims to eliminate all customs duties imposed on egg, chicken, live meat, and imported medicines, starting from today, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, until December 31, 2026."
The Director General of the General Authority for Customs, Thamer Qassem Dawood, confirmed that "the authority has started taking the necessary executive measures to apply the decision at all customs centers, ensuring the smooth entry of the included materials and facilitating customs clearance procedures, in accordance with the existing regulations and instructions."
He clarified that "the authority is committed to the precise implementation of Cabinet decisions," pointing out that "eliminating customs duties comes within the framework of government measures aimed at supporting the stability of local markets, enhancing the supply of food and pharmaceutical materials, and relieving financial burdens on citizens."
He added that "the authority will continue to monitor the practical implementation of the decision, coordinating with the relevant sectoral bodies to ensure the swift completion of customs transactions for the included materials while adhering to the approved legal, health, and regulatory requirements."
He emphasized that "the General Authority for Customs is moving forward in implementing government directions to achieve a balance between facilitating trade movement and protecting the public interest," confirming that "serving the citizen and stabilizing the markets are top priorities in implementing customs policies and procedures."