Ukraine: Ukraine Imposed Additional 5-10 Percent Duties on Import

On February 25, 2015, upon publication of the Resolution № 119-p, Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers imposed an additional 5-10 percent duties on imports with exceptional of few critical items. All agricultural imports (HS 1-24) will face additional 10 percent duty. The Resolution was adopted on February 16, 2015 and awaited consultation with trading partners and publication to take effect. Order № 119-p will have a demoralizing impact to U.S. agricultural exports to Ukraine. FAS/Kyiv is not aware of trading partners’ approval of this initiative as it was not reported.

Ukraine: Ukraine Imposed Additional 5-10 Percent Duties on Import