Customs Tariffs Raised by Up to 80% on Imported Fruits and Consumer Goods in Afghanistan

Customs tariffs on imported fruits and consumer goods were raised by up to 80% in Afghanistan.

The Taliban’s Ministry of Finance said on Thursday, January 8, it has raised customs tariffs on several imported goods and fruits, citing support for domestic production.

According to the ministry’s statement, an 80 percent customs duty has been imposed on imported fruits including pears, grapes and strawberries.

Tariffs on plastic footwear have been increased from 30 percent to 50 percent, while duties on items such as kites and paper products have risen sharply from 10 percent to 80 percent.

The ministry said the new tariffs were approved by a joint inter-ministerial committee as part of broader trade and industrial policy measures.

Afghanistan’s economy has struggled since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, with reduced imports, weak purchasing power and widespread poverty affecting households.

Customs duties have become a key source of revenue for the Taliban administration, which faces international sanctions and limited access to foreign aid.

Traders have previously warned that higher import tariffs could lead to rising prices in local markets, further burdening consumers already facing inflation.

The ministry did not say when the new tariffs would take effect or how their impact on prices and trade volumes will be managed.

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