The Ministry of Industry and Trade released a price list for recycling collection for calculating machines. A Telegram channel discussed this publication, noting that the ministry may have overstated the estimated value of foreign cars. Analysts point out discrepancies between declared values and the actual costs that arise after import procedures, including delivery and essential compliance fees.
For illustration, the list places a new Volkswagen Tiguan with a 2.0 engine producing 220 horsepower and four wheel drive at 3 million rubles. Customs clearance adds about 1.34 million rubles, bringing the subtotal to roughly 4.34 million rubles after customs. However, further costs such as delivery, seller’s margin, ERA-GLONASS sensor, SB CTS certification, and other overheads push the total toward six million rubles. This compares to a previous estimate of 4.95 million rubles, highlighting how additional charges can shift final pricing significantly.
The publication also reviews the new Audi A8, which carries a 3.0 liter engine and around 340 horsepower. The ministry had pegged the price at 9.2 million rubles; once customs and all related payments are included, the total moves to about 16 million rubles, up from a prior estimate of 12 million rubles.
In total, the ministry’s published list includes approximately 3,300 items. These cover models officially available in Russia as well as models imported via parallel imports.
Russia recently revised the procedure for calculating the amount due for importing cars from Eurasian Economic Union member countries. A government decree that came into force on April 1 changes how taxes and duties are accounted for. When the customs value is understated for cars from EAEU nations, those taxes and duties will now be incorporated into the recycling fee rather than paid separately. Citizens and companies importing vehicles through direct customs clearance in Russia will see no change in their procedures.
Additionally, the customs clearance process for electric vehicles imported from EAEU countries must now be completed within the Russian Federation.
Earlier reporting noted by socialbites.ca discussed the implications of these changes for foreign car imports after April 1, outlining expected shifts in cost structure and import dynamics. [Источник: Министерство промышленности и торговли; правительственные декреты; обзор отраслевых аналитических материалов]