The upper threshold for the cost of goods that Russians can buy in foreign stores and import into the Russian Federation without paying customs duty will be reduced from 1,000 euros to 200 euros. The Eurasian Commission Council decided not to extend the increased limit of one thousand euros.
In 2020, the EEC Council decided to raise the threshold to 1,000 euros to counter sanctions pressure. This period ended on March 31, 2024. Now, if the price of the goods exceeds € 200, the buyer will have to pay a customs duty of 15% of the cost, not less than € 2 per 1 kg.
March 27 portal Hi-Tech Mail.ru, with reference to market representatives reportedIt was stated that the price of equipment in Russia may increase by 20% due to the lowering of the upper threshold for the cost of goods to 200 Euros as of April 1.
On March 21, acting head of the Federal Customs Service (FCS) Ruslan Davydov offered Removal of the threshold for duty-free import of goods for e-commerce.
Also in the Russian Federation from April 1 introduced Regime to prevent the sale of expired and illegal goods.
Also in Russia from April 1 will win New procedure for obtaining a driver’s license.
Previously recognizedHe said the EU does not want to expand duty-free trade with Ukraine.