Uzbekistan eases restrictions on poultry meat exports
Uzbekistan to lift restrictions on poultry meat exports starting July 1
Uzbekistan is set to cancel all restrictions on the export of poultry meat (HS code 0207) starting from July 1. This decision comes as part of a presidential decree aimed at supporting the poultry industry, introducing modern genetic technologies, and establishing a cooperative system, as reported by the Ministry of Justice on June 27.
Plans to allow the export of poultry meat were recently announced at a meeting with the head of state. Since the end of 2017, livestock, poultry, and meat have been included in the list of products eligible for export based on presidential decisions.
According to the decree, business entities involved in the production of poultry products will be exempt from land tax from legal entities (with the exception of sown areas) until January 1, 2030. Additionally, starting October 1, the customs duty exemption for the import of fresh, chilled, or frozen meat and poultry by-products into Uzbekistan will be abolished.
The resolution also includes provisions for the implementation of the “Agroparranda klasteri” project, which is based on a cooperative system aimed at enhancing collaboration within the poultry industry.
This move is expected to not only boost the country’s poultry industry but also open up new opportunities for businesses involved in poultry production and export. The decision to lift restrictions on poultry meat exports underscores Uzbekistan’s commitment to promoting economic growth and development in the agricultural sector.
