Finance Minister Announces Increase in Customs Revenues Following Implementation of "ASYCUDA" System
Finance Minister Taif Sami announced on Friday a significant increase in customs revenues following the implementation of the ASYCUDA customs automation system, with a recorded rise of over 59 billion IQD.
In a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Sami said, 'Customs revenues prior to the implementation of the ASYCUDA system totaled 375,675,732,360 IQD. After its implementation, revenues increased to 435,421,672,805 IQD — an increase of 59,745,940,445 IQD.'
She noted that the General Customs Authority has rolled out the ASYCUDA system at 15 customs centers, including: Air Cargo Customs, Dry Port, Baghdad International Airport Terminal, Grand Welcome Yard, Trebil, Safwan, Arar, North and South Umm Qasr, Kirkuk Airport, Zurbatiya, Al-Munthiriya, Mendili, Al-Sheeb, and Al-Shalamcheh.
Sami added that the authority has now commenced the second phase of the system's implementation, which will span two years and include eight additional customs centers. This phase also involves integrating 12 electronic applications with the system — such as land transport clearance, valuation system, smart selectivity, exemptions, licenses, and certifications — to ensure full integration with all government ministries.
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