{"id":777579,"date":"2026-06-29T08:50:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T08:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=777579"},"modified":"2026-06-29T09:32:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:32:44","slug":"new-import-fees-on-everything-from-food-to-shoes-in-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/777579\/new-import-fees-on-everything-from-food-to-shoes-in-lebanon\/","title":{"rendered":"New Import Fees on Everything From Food to Shoes in Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>       <button class=\"sideconvo-button button-compact\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"Who needs a visa to Lebanon?\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Who needs a visa to Lebanon?\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\">             Who needs a visa to Lebanon?        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Post-edit: the government has announced a &#8220;pause&#8221; on these fees, pending studying their impact.<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new government decree has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lbcgroup.tv\/d\/943112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">introduced additional fees<\/a> on a broad range of imported products entering Lebanon, with the proceeds set to help finance the country&#8217;s integrated waste management system.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Published in the Official Gazette (<em>jareedeh rasmiyeh<\/em>), the decree implements Article 28 of Law No. 80\/2018 (Funding of Integrated Solid Waste Management), as amended by Law No. 38 of January 5, 2026. The new charges are based on the value of imported goods and are intended to apply the &#8220;polluter pays&#8221; principle by helping cover the environmental cost of waste generated by products after they&#8217;re used.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A look at the incomplete list from the Official Gazette:<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.34.35-AM-1024x723.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-777608\" style=\"width:586px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.34.35-AM-1024x723.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.34.35-AM-600x424.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.34.35-AM-250x176.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.34.35-AM-768x542.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.34.35-AM.png 1054w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.35.14-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-777612\" style=\"width:586px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.35.14-AM.png 1012w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.35.14-AM-600x381.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.35.14-AM-250x159.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.35.14-AM-768x487.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.35.59-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-777616\" style=\"width:586px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.35.59-AM.png 880w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.35.59-AM-600x412.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.35.59-AM-250x172.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-29-at-11.35.59-AM-768x527.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <h3 id=\"h-what-products-are-affected\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What products are affected?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The list is extensive, <strong>covering 98 categories of imported goods,<\/strong> with fees generally ranging between <strong>1% and 3%<\/strong> of the import value.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the products included are:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px;\">   <li>Meat and poultry<\/li>   <li>Dairy products<\/li>   <li>Fruits and vegetables<\/li>   <li>Coffee, tea and spices<\/li>   <li>Cereals and grains<\/li>   <li>Processed foods<\/li>   <li>Cosmetics and personal care products<\/li>   <li>Cleaning products<\/li>   <li>Clothing and footwear<\/li>   <li>Furniture<\/li>   <li>Electrical appliances<\/li>   <li>Toys and sports equipment<\/li>   <li>Musical instruments<\/li>   <li>Medical equipment<\/li>   <li>Optical and photographic equipment<\/li>   <li>Watches<\/li>   <li>Various household goods<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many categories will be subject to a <strong>1% fee<\/strong>, others carry higher rates. For example:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px;\">   <li>Dairy products: <strong>1.5%<\/strong><\/li>   <li>Oils and fats: <strong>2.5%<\/strong><\/li>   <li>Footwear: <strong>3%<\/strong><\/li>   <li>Toys and sports equipment: <strong>2%<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <h3 id=\"h-why-is-the-government-imposing-these-fees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is the government imposing these fees?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the explanatory memorandum accompanying the decree, the additional charges are designed to generate funding for the management of waste produced by these products throughout their lifecycle.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The measure is based on the principle of <strong>extended producer responsibility<\/strong>, requiring financial contributions from products that eventually become waste in order to support collection, treatment and environmentally responsible disposal.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government says the new fees will help finance Lebanon&#8217;s waste management system while encouraging more sustainable environmental practices. Honestly, this feels like one more way the average citizen pays the price for decades upon decades of corrupt practices that have never been corrected. More importantly, additional fees on steel and cement as a part of the country attempts to rebuild itself feels like poor timing to say the least.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <h3 id=\"h-want-to-keep-up-with-the-latest-check-out-our-news-section\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbd97a\">Want to keep up with the latest? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/tag\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#News<\/a> section.<\/h3> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Post-edit: the government has announced a &#8220;pause&#8221; on these fees, pending studying their impact. A new government decree has introduced additional fees on a broad range of imported products entering Lebanon, with the proceeds set to help finance the country&#8217;s integrated waste management system. Published in the Official Gazette (jareedeh rasmiyeh), the decree implements Article [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":777630,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ai_generated_summary":"","_preview_accessed":0,"footnotes":""},"tags":[1093,338],"media-embed-type":[],"class_list":["post-777579","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-news","tag-wtf"],"authorship":[144],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.9 (Yoast SEO v27.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New Import Fees on Everything From Food to Shoes in Lebanon &#187; Beirut.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/777579\/new-import-fees-on-everything-from-food-to-shoes-in-lebanon\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"New Import Fees on Everything From Food to Shoes in Lebanon\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Post-edit: the government has announced a &#8220;pause&#8221; on these fees, pending studying their impact. 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