Import duties on sensitive goods have been reset to zero

The EEU member States supported Kazakhstan's proposals to zero import duties on vegetables, cereals, baby food, medicines and raw materials for their production, medical devices and medical equipment necessary for the prevention and treatment of COVID-2019 coronavirus.

Reducing customs duties will reduce the cost of importing potatoes, onions, garlic, cabbage, carrots, peppers, rye, long-grain rice, buckwheat, buckwheat groats, ready-made food intended for young children, the basis for the production of breast milk substitutes, juices for children in order to prevent price increases and the formation of shortages. The decision will be valid until June 30, 2020 and can be extended if necessary.

"These are temporary, short-term measures that are aimed at saturating the domestic market with seasonal vegetables, such as onions, potatoes, peppers, carrots, as well as cereals and baby food, there will be no negative effect on domestic producers from their use," explained the Minister of trade and integration Bakhyt Sultanov.

In addition, until September 30, 2020, zero duties will apply to certain types of medicines and raw materials for their production, medical devices and medical equipment, which is necessary for the prevention and treatment of coronavirus infection.