Morocco temporarily reinstates soft wheat import duties for two months

Morocco's Customs and Indirect Tax Administration ADII announced a temporary change in customs regulations for soft wheat imports. From June 1 to July 31, 2026, import duties on soft wheat and its derivatives will be reinstated. This decision, outlined in decree n° 2.26.419 of May 25, 2026, published in the Official Bulletin, marks a two-month pause in the previous suspension of duties that had been in effect since November 2021. The suspension of import duties will resume on August 1, 2026. The measure applies to products under tariff positions 1001.99.00.19 and 1001.99.00.90. While the ADII circular does not specify the reasons for this temporary reinstatement, it occurs as authorities monitor international agricultural markets, national production levels, and the country's supply needs. The return to duty suspension in August suggests a desire to maintain flexibility in managing cereal imports. The Customs Administration has also asked its services to report any difficulties in applying this new provision to the central administration.