The General Commission of Customs, under the Ministry of Finance, has issued an official notice concerning the collection of production fees applicable to certain manufacturing and production activities in Iraq.

According to the referenced correspondence issued by the Customs Affairs Department and the Production Fees Division of the Middle Region Customs Directorate, companies whose licensed activities include the production of specific goods are required to review the competent customs authority for the purpose of completing production fee assessment and payment procedures.

Affected Activities: The requirement applies to companies engaged in the production of, including but not limited to:

• Petroleum products
• Vegetable oils
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Ready-made garments
• Automotive manufacturing
• Cigarettes and tobacco products
• Electronic industries
• Local sugar production
• Alcoholic beverages
• Food industries
• Cement
• Light industries
• Products of the General Company for Industrial Gases

Compliance Requirement: Companies operating in the above sectors must coordinate with the relevant customs authority to ensure proper assessment and settlement of production fees in accordance with applicable customs and fiscal regulations.

Failure to complete the required procedures may expose companies to administrative measures, penalties, or delays in customs clearance and regulatory approvals.