Customs and tariffs

Legislative Decree No. 188 of 2026 lowers Syrian duties on renewable-energy, medical and machinery items

A new legislative decree amends Syria's 2026 customs tariff, cutting duties on equipment for renewable-energy projects, some medical equipment and industrial machinery parts. What changed, with examples from our Syrian tariff table.

Issued 12 October 2026Amends the Decree 110 tariffTargeted lines, not all goods

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Published 2026-10-26 · MIDTRANS SHIPPING AND SERVICES

Reviewed by Khaldoun Al-Khouli, General Manager

Renewable energy

Lower duties on wind-turbine equipment, generators, cables and control gear.

Medical equipment

Lower duties on some specified medical devices.

Industry

Duty cuts on machinery parts and production inputs.

Conditions apply

Some lines need prior approval or are limited to set uses.

The decree

What Decree No. 188 changes

President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued Legislative Decree No. 188 of 2026 on 12 October, SANA reported. It amends certain lines of the harmonized customs tariff adopted under Decree No. 110 of 2026, which took effect at the start of June: their descriptions, codes, duty rates and conditions of application.

Mazen Alloush of the General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs told SANA the decree reduces duties on equipment and supplies for renewable-energy projects, on certain medical equipment and on industrial machinery parts. For renewable energy, the cuts cover electrical equipment, generators, transformers, cables and control devices, with wind power named in particular.

Examples

Examples from our Syrian tariff table

The MIDTRANS Syrian HS code tool carries the amended lines since 20 October 2026. A few examples, as the table records them:

85044010 static converters for wind turbines: a new national line, total fee cut from USD 500 to USD 100 (by weight), with prior approval of the Ministry of Economy and Industry
90221310 portable dental X-ray apparatus: total import fee cut from USD 300 to USD 100 per unit
87033270 armoured vehicles: 20% of invoice value instead of 40%, for import by government entities only
Olive oil (heading 1509): the decree amends the export fee only; the import duty is unchanged

Limits

Targeted cuts, with conditions

The authority stressed that the reductions do not cover all goods. They target specific categories, mainly equipment and production inputs, and the principle of protecting domestic products stays. Special conditions remain for some lines so that goods are used for their stated purpose; several wind-turbine lines, for example, need prior ministry approval.

Where a heading was split, the old code is replaced by new national lines. Check the exact code of your goods before you quote a landed cost.

For importers

What this means for cargo to Syria

Importers of solar and wind equipment, medical devices or spare parts for production lines may see lower duty on the right codes. The saving depends on correct classification and, where required, on approvals obtained before the goods arrive.

Our table is reference data, not an official release. MIDTRANS confirms classification and duty with Syrian customs during clearance, and can review your HS codes before you ship.

Sources

SANA: President al-Sharaa issues amendments to customs tariff regulations · 2026-10-12
Enab Baladi: Syria's customs authority explains tariff amendment decree · 2026-10-13
MIDTRANS: Syrian HS code tariff table, amended lines reviewed 2026-10-20 · 2026-10-20

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Legislative Decree No. 188 of 2026?

A decree issued on 12 October 2026 that amends descriptions, codes, duty rates and conditions for a number of lines in Syria's harmonized customs tariff adopted under Decree No. 110 of 2026.

Which goods pay less duty?

Equipment and supplies for renewable-energy projects, notably wind power, some specified medical equipment, and industrial machinery parts and production inputs.

Does it lower duties on all goods?

No. The customs authority says the cuts target specific categories and that some lines keep special conditions, such as prior approval or limits on who may import.

Where can I check the new rates?

In the MIDTRANS Syrian HS code tool, which includes the amended lines since 20 October 2026. Confirm the final duty with Syrian customs before shipping.

Importing equipment into Syria?

Send us the HS codes and cargo details and we will check the current duty and plan the clearance.

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