Compulsory prior notification required for goods moved into the Customs Union by rail
This procedure was adopted by Decision No. 196 of 17 September 2013 of the Eurasian Economic Commission Collegiate.
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Russia has suspended the use of TIR Carnets (but the measure is only to be enforced by two Customs Service Departments)
Starting from 14 September 2013 transporters of goods are not permitted to ship any goods into Russia or transit any goods through Russia with the use of TIR Carnets. The senders must provide another guarantee for payment of all customs duties and taxes, such as a bank deposit or bank guarantee.
Russia abolished all import customs duties for mobile phones and tablets
As from 1 September 2013 Russia has abolished the 5% import customs duty which was imposed on mobile phones, modems and tablets. This measure has been introduced in connection with Russia recently joining the WTO. WTO membership requires Russia to abolish or decrease its import customs duties for hundreds of products.
All Goods Imported into the Customs Union will be Subject to Compulsory Prior Notification
The EurAsian Economic Commission proposes that all goods imported into the Customs Union are to be subject to a prior notification. Currently, a compulsory prior notification exists only for goods imported by road transport vehicles. The notification procedure was adopted by Decision No. 899 of 9 December 2011 and has been in force since 17 June 2012.
Russia: Federal Customs Service is to create a registry of children products suppliers
The working group of the Federal Customs Service (FTS) will create a registry of “bona fide” suppliers of products for children and babies. This announcement was made by the president of the Children Products Industry Association.
Vehicle Utilization Fee May be Imposed on All Manufacturers
Vehicle utilization charge is likely to apply to all vehicle manufactures starting from autumn 2013. Vehicle utilization fee was imposed from 1 September 2012.
Customs Union Reduces Import Customs Duties for Meat Products and Seafood
From 1 September 2013 the import duty for goat meat (except fresh or cooled carcasses and semi-carcasses) is to be reduced from 20% (but no less than EUR 0,2 per kilogram) to 17,5% (but no less than EUR 0,175 per kilogram).
Increased Import Duties for Grain Harvesting Machines and Spare Parts
From 26 July 2013 special import customs duty will be set for certain types of grain harvesting machines. This measure was introduced to protect the Belorussian, Russian and Kazakh manufacturers of the mentioned equipment.
Zero customs duties are set for cylinders used for contact lens manufacture (contact lens blanks)
Zero customs duties set for plastic cylinders ("buttons" or "blanks") imported into the Customs Union and used for the manufacture of contact lenses.
These duties were imposed set by Decision No. 35 of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council dated May 16, 2013.
Canned fruits: apricots, peaches and nectarines are subject to zero import customs duty in the Customs Union
Import of canned fruits: apricots, peaches and nectarines into the Customs Union is to be performed subject to zero import customs duty rates, from 1 July 1013 until 31 December 2014.
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