The Trade Ministry said the 12% customs duty used outside the sunflower seed harvest period would apply from 1 October in 2026. The usual starting date was stated as 30 November.
The announcement described a 20% harvest-period rate and a usual non-harvest period of 30 November–15 June. This article reports the ministry’s timetable announcement; it does not describe a general tax reduction for all agricultural products.
An IMF mission that visited on 15–18 September reviewed banking restructuring and fiscal planning. The Fund expects contraction and double-digit inflation in 2026.
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