Importers in Algeria: 5 % customs duty on meat and cattle (PLF 2027)
According to Radio Algerienne, the PLF 2027 provides until 31 December 2029 a 5 % rate on some cattle and meat, and VAT exemptions on staple goods.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of Internal Trade presented the PLF 2027 to the Finance and Budget Committee of the APN. The bill provides until 31 December 2029 a 5 % customs duty rate on imported cattle, sheep and meat, along with VAT and TIC exemptions on staple goods.
Key points
- 5 % customs duty rate until 31 December 2029 on imported cattle, sheep and meat.
- VAT and TIC exemption provided for imported green coffee.
- VAT exemption for dried legumes and rice for human consumption.
- Imported crude soybean oil: duty to start local production or source locally by 31 December 2029 at the latest.
- An envelope of 120 billion DA for prices and margins of sugar, soybean oil and green coffee.
What the PLF 2027 provides, according to Radio Algerienne
According to Radio Algerienne, the Minister of Internal Trade and Regulation of the National Market presented her sector's budget to the Finance and Budget Committee of the APN. She cited measures running until 31 December 2029.
- Reduced 5 % rate on imports of live cattle and sheep for slaughter and of fresh chilled and vacuum-packed red meat.
- Access extended to live cattle for fattening.
- Same 5 % rate for frozen white meat, with VAT exemption.
- Extension of the VAT and TIC exemption for imported green coffee.
- Renewal of the VAT exemption on imports and sales of dried legumes, and on rice for human consumption.
Local products and crude soybean oil
According to the same dispatch, the bill proposes keeping the VAT exemption on sales of fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs for consumption, broiler chickens and turkeys produced locally, and crude oil and oilcake from local crushing.
For imported crude soybean oil, the bill calls for extending the exemption from customs duties and VAT. Importers and processors would have to start local production or source it on the national market by 31 December 2029 at the latest.
Sector budget and prices
The minister cited an envelope of 120 billion DA for measures on the prices and margins of sugar, soybean oil and green coffee. The sector budget proposed for 2027 is 153.38 billion DA in payment appropriations (+18 % compared with 2026) and 149.2 billion DA in commitment authorisations.
For foreign investors
According to Radio Algerienne, the bill covers imports: a 5 % rate on cattle and meat, VAT and TIC exemption for green coffee, and exemption from customs duties and VAT for imported crude soybean oil, with a duty to produce or source locally by 31 December 2029 at the latest.
Frequently asked questions
What customs duty rate does the PLF 2027 provide for imported meat and cattle?
According to Radio Algerienne, the rate is 5 % until 31 December 2029 for live cattle and sheep for slaughter, fresh red meat and frozen white meat. It extends to live cattle for fattening.
What does the PLF 2027 provide for imported crude soybean oil?
According to Radio Algerienne, it proposes exemption from customs duties and VAT. Importers and processors would have to start local production or source on the national market by 31 December 2029 at the latest.
Which products get a VAT exemption according to the dispatch?
According to Radio Algerienne, the dispatch cites imported green coffee, dried legumes, rice for human consumption, fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs for consumption, and locally produced broiler chickens and turkeys.
Who can handle this procedure in Algeria?
UpGrowth, based in Algiers (Birkhadem), supports Algerian and foreign companies with administrative procedures (NIF, trade register, CASNOS, etc.). Contact: https://www.upgrowth.dz/contact?service=demarches.