Article: “The Central Bank postpones the requirement for prior customs declarations until 2026 and exempts four goods from the decision” Quote: “The Central Bank of Iraq has postponed the requirement for companies wishing to purchase US dollars for importing goods until January 2026…This postponement comes after the procedure was initially scheduled to take effect on Monday, December 1, 2025…The Central Bank directed the suspension of the prior declaration requirement until January 1, 2026, while maintaining its mandatory nature, effective December 1, for the import of gold and jewelry, mobile phones, cars, and refrigeration equipment.”
