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According to Uzbekistan Newspaper.com, Uzbek President Mirziyoyev signed the Presidential Decree on "Several Measures to Further Expand the Production of Competitive Products" on October 20, deciding to implement zero import of 82 kinds of imported raw materials and semi-finished products before January 1, 2024. tariff.

Raw materials and semi-finished products that are exempt from import tariffs include: castor oil, asbestos, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), dyes, artificial fur, artificial wax, paper and cardboard, cotton fabrics, flax fabrics, batteries, speakers, etc., a total of 82 kinds. The list of relevant products and customs codes have been published on the official website of the Uzbek Legal Database.

u3000u3000 The presidential decree aims to implement the pledge of President Uzbekistan during the dialogue with entrepreneurs in August this year to support domestic production enterprises in expanding exports of high value-added products. Previously, the Uzbek government issued a cabinet order on October 7, deciding to exempt imported bananas, apples, pineapples, guava and other fruits from tariffs before May 1, 2022.