BEIJING — China has waived customs tariffs on Afghanistan’s exports, according to a statement from the Taliban-run embassy in Beijing.
Liu Jinsong, Director-General of the Asian Affairs Department of China’s Foreign Ministry, shared the news during a meeting with Bilal Karimi, the Taliban-appointed ambassador to China.
The statement added that Afghanistan is among 40 countries benefiting from China’s recent tariff exemption on imports, as Beijing seeks to strengthen its trade relationships.
Despite this development, Afghan traders report ongoing challenges in exporting goods, including banking restrictions, lack of cold storage facilities at border crossings, and rising costs due to international sanctions. Many Afghan traders say that sanctions on Afghan banks under Taliban control have complicated financial transactions, creating significant obstacles for the export sector.
