Customs Authority Implements New Measures to Improve Import and Export Environment

Baghdad -INA

The General Authority of Customs announced on Friday the implementation of new measures aimed at improving the import and export environment and ensuring the entry of goods according to legal standards.

In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Authority said, “As part of efforts to strengthen the national economy and regulate trade movement, the General Authority of Customs has begun applying new customs procedures aimed at improving the import and export environment and ensuring that goods enter in compliance with the approved legal standards.”

The statement clarified that “the new measures aim to streamline customs processes through modern electronic systems that reduce delays and ensure smoother operations, combat customs smuggling, protect markets from non-compliant goods, and promote customs fairness among traders. The measures also seek to encourage domestic production by regulating imports and supporting local factories and companies.”

It further noted that “these reforms have received strong support from experts in the economic and commercial sectors, as they are expected to reduce customs corruption, increase transparency in trade transactions, and enhance state revenue, which will positively impact development projects and public services. Additionally, they will protect consumers from substandard or illegal goods that may affect the local market.”

The authority emphasized that “these procedures are part of a comprehensive reform plan aimed at facilitating legitimate trade and creating a fair economic environment that ensures the development of the commercial sector and promotes sustainable economic growth.”

The statement concluded, stating, “With the continued implementation of these new systems, markets are expected to experience greater stability, boosting the confidence of traders and importers in the customs system and supporting economic development in Iraq.”