Trade Facilitation Monitoring in Ukraine №105

The Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Turkey entered into force on 1 October 2026. It provides for the abolition or reduction of customs duties and the introduction of tariff quotas for certain goods. To benefit from preferential access to the Turkish market, Ukrainian exporters must provide proof of origin. Preferential treatment for imports of Turkish goods into Ukraine will take effect on 1 January 2027.

Exporters of certain agricultural products may also extend the deadlines for foreign currency settlements to up to 180 days, subject to a conclusion issued by the Ministry of Economy. In addition, a draft law on Ukraine’s withdrawal from the CIS Free Trade Area Agreement has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada, while the government has initiated an update to the rules of origin under the Free Trade Agreement with Montenegro. This will allow materials from other countries in the region to be used while retaining eligibility for preferential customs duties, provided the relevant requirements are met.

In the customs sector, new forms of documents have been approved for the import of live animals and products of animal origin, as well as food and feed of non-animal origin subject to enhanced official controls. The State Customs Service has also launched an online IMEI verification service that allows users to check whether the customs system contains records confirming that a device has been cleared through customs.

More details on these and other changes are available in the September issue of Trade Facilitation Monitoring in Ukraine below.