BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 4. Tajikistan simplified its customs procedures meeting the World Trade Organization (WTO) trade facilitation provisions with the support of the International Trade Centre (ITC), Trendreports via press service of ITC.
Tajikistan eliminated double payments for customs fees during weekends and official holidays, and now local importers no longer pay extra for customs services on weekends and official holidays.
After the implementation of this rule, the standard tariff for weekday clearance in Tajikistan ranges from $10 to $450, depending on the total value of the goods being cleared.
"In addition to reducing customs fees, the new measure adds two extra days for importers to clear their goods at no additional cost. These changes are expected to result in increased economic activity, injecting additional income into the country’s budget," International Trade Center said.
Tajik private sector made the request to eliminate extra weekend and official holiday service payments, which was backed up by ITC experts at meetings and discussion platforms organized jointly by Tajik authorities and ITC.