Article: “Customs: New customs tariff to be implemented starting next Thursday” Quote: “The General Authority of Customs announced on Tuesday the implementation of a new 15% customs tariff, effective January 1, 2026. The Authority clarified that the tariff increase does not apply to essential goods that directly impact citizens’ lives. Director General Thamer Qasim Dawood stated, Starting January 1, 2026, the new customs tariff will be implemented by imposing a 15% customs duty on luxury goods, in addition to the mandatory application of Iraqi specifications for imported vehicles.”
