The increased threshold of 1,000 euros for duty-free imports of goods by individuals into the territory of the EAEU has been extended until 1 April 2024. This decision was taken at the EEC Council meeting. Interfax reports this, citing Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk.
“During the EEC Council meeting, it was decided to extend the threshold of 1,000 euros for duty-free imports of e-commerce products until April 1, 2024,” Overchuk told the agency.
Russia supported maintaining the increased limit. In March 2022, this limit was increased from 200 euros to 1,000 euros; In April, the limit for Russia, Belarus and other EAEU countries was increased from 500 euros to 1,000 euros.
If the cost or weight exceeds 31 kg, a tax of 15% of the cost is charged, but not less than 2 Euros per 1 kg. The measures were planned to end on October 1, 2023. The now increased threshold will remain at least until spring 2024. This will allow EAEU citizens to continue ordering more products duty-free.
Russian government still continues Consider a project to pay for infrastructure through marketplaces in favor of Russian Post. The biggest market players are already spoke They opposed this plan and even decided to propose their own plan.
Previously in Russia discussed Reducing the limit for duty-free online shopping abroad.