Morocco: Morocco Removes Import Duties on Durum and Common Wheat

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   MO2021-0026

On December 29, 2021, the Government of Morocco suspended customs duties on durum wheat (1001.19.00.10 and 1001.19.00.90), common wheat, and its derivatives (1001.99.00.19 and 1001.99.00.90). This measure will take effect starting November 1, 2021 and continue until further notice. This decision is intended to keep the cost of imports at a competitive level and to build stocks.

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