Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products

3 activity groups

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

Manufacturing of chemicals is a Qualifying Activity under the 'Manufacturing of goods or materials' category. Forensic focus is on the 'Transformation' threshold; simple blending, dilution, or repackaging of chemical precursors may be reclassified as Trading, potentially disqualifying the 0% rate if conducted with non-Free Zone persons.

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Legal Reference

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

Audit Red Flag

Artificial characterization of 'Trading' (Excluded Activity) as 'Manufacturing' (Qualifying Activity) where no substantial chemical transformation or molecular change occurs.

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ISIC 201

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms

11 licensable activities

DZ required

ISIC 202

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Manufacture of other chemical products

29 licensable activities

DZ required

ISIC 203

Qualifying · 0% eligible

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