Ukraine
Tariffs/taxes
Imports
Import tariffs average around 5 percent.
Tariffs vary according to whether the imports
are from countries with which Ukraine has
a free or preferential trade agreement, from
countries granted ‘most favoured nation’
status, or from other countries.
Excise duties also apply to certain imports.
There is also VAT of 20 percent on most
imports.
Exports
Tariffs are levied on animal hides and skins,
livestock and sunflower seeds.
Financing requirements for imports/
exports
NBU approval is needed for advance import
payments exceeding 180 days.
There are no financing requirements for
exports.
Prohibited items
Imports that are prohibited in accordance
with UN Security Council resolutions, such
as items deemed a threat to fauna and flora
and national security.
Additional items prohibited for import:
weapons and ammunition, hazardous
substances, narcotics, various
pharmaceutical products, batteries and
liquor.
Exports that are prohibited in accordance
with UN Security Council resolutions.