17:40 28.04.2016

Moldova introduces quotas for imports of meat, dairy goods, cement from Ukraine

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Moldova introduces quotas for imports of meat, dairy goods, cement from Ukraine

The government of Moldova has introduced protective quotas and duties on livestock products and cement produced in Ukraine, according to the newsmaker.md portal.

According to the resolution of the Moldovan government dated April 27, imports of the said products will be limited with quotas, while goods imported in excess of the restrictions will be applied protective duties.

Import quotas on Ukrainian milk and cream will be 1,000 tonnes, dairy products (kefir, yogurt, sour cream) 1,000 tonnes, butter, ice cream, cheese and curd 750 tonnes. Quotas for meat products (sausages, canned meat) will be 250 tonnes, for cement 500 tonnes.

The quotas will be granted on the principle "first come - first served." All Ukrainian products, imported in excess of the quotas, will be applied customs duties: for milk and cream in the amount of 10%, other dairy products 15%, butter and cheese from 15% to 20% plus EUR500/tonne. Meat products will be subject to a duty of 15% and cement 10%. Duties on imports of milk and milk powder will not apply to local manufacturers.

Duties will be valid until late 2016.

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