Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

Under MD 229 of 2025, manufacturing is a Qualifying Activity. Forensic audit focuses on the 'Substantial Transformation' test. If the process is deemed mere 'Distribution' of imported pesticides, the entity must be located in a Designated Zone and sell to specific classes of customers to maintain 0% status.

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Legal Reference

Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, Article 2, Clause 1(a)

Audit Red Flag

Misclassification of 'simple assembly' or 'repackaging' as 'manufacturing' to claim 0% rate; FTA will verify if a 'substantial transformation' of raw chemical precursors occurred.

2 licensable activities under this classification

Organic Bacteria ProductionExternal approval required

Sterilizers & Disinfectants PreparationExternal approval required

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