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Bosnia and Herzegovina trade and customs policy

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Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing addressing economic challenges related to trade deficits and import values. Data While data from the first eight months of 2026 shows that while the volume of ice cream and edible frozen product imports decreased by 8.9%, the total value of these imports rose by 10.6% to over 50.3 million KM. Despite showed a 37.2% increase in domestic exports, a significant trade gap persists. In response to economic pressures persists, exemplified by a 10.6% rise in the value of ice cream and requests from various business chambers, edible frozen product imports. To support the domestic economy, the Council of Ministers has approved a decision to temporarily suspend or reduce customs duties on 74 types of goods. This measure, proposed Proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations, is intended to support the domestic economy by facilitating the import of this measure targets raw materials and components that cannot be sourced locally in sufficient quantity or quality. The affected decision affects sectors include the textile, including textiles, leather, footwear, chemical, metal, electrical, food, graphic, automotive, hygiene product, and specialized industry sectors. The hygiene products. Supported by the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina and various regional chambers have supported the move to enhance competitiveness and prevent job losses. While Herzegovina, the decision remains in effect until December 31, 2027, practical application measure is set to begin on be applied from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Of In a separate move to address inflation, the 74 tariff headings included Administrative Board of the Indirect Taxation Authority (UIO) has proposed increasing the value threshold for 2027, 68 were carried over exemption from import and export duties. The proposal suggests raising the 2026 decision, while three were removed threshold by 50 percent, from 30,000 KM to 45,000 KM, to align with rising procurement costs and six new headings were added. official consumer price index data. This marks the 14th such decision made since adjustment must be reviewed and approved by the implementation Council of the Customs Tariff Law. Ministers before implementation.

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  1. 2026-09-30 11:56 UTC Bosnia and Herzegovina trade and customs policy
  2. 2026-09-24 05:24 UTC Bosnia and Herzegovina trade and customs policy
  3. 2026-09-23 11:21 UTC Bosnia and Herzegovina trade and customs policy
  4. 2026-09-22 17:03 UTC Bosnia and Herzegovina trade and customs policy

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