Import and Export Duties in North Macedonia

This article discusses North Macedonia's import and export customs duty system, noting that the country has been reducing its average customs duties in line with WTO requirements and has signed agreements with the EU, Turkey, and Ukraine.

Customs Duties System: North Macedonia has been gradually reducing its average customs duties in accordance with WTO requirements. The country has signed a Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) with the EU, as well as Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Turkey and Ukraine. North Macedonia is also a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA). These agreements stipulate that most goods imported and exported between the parties are exempt from customs duties, with only a 1% customs registration fee.

Most imports from countries and regions that have not signed free trade agreements with North Macedonia are subject to customs duties, with rates ranging from 0% to 30%. The average customs duty rate is below 7%. Additionally, the North Macedonia Customs Administration adjusts customs duty rates annually to align with EU rates. Currently, some fruits and vegetables have a customs duty rate of 65%, while tobacco products have a rate of 60%. Products such as textile raw materials enjoy a 0% duty rate.