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Revised List of Equipment the Import of Which into Russia is Exempt from VAT

Exporters of certain types of technical equipment to Russia are exempt from the requirement to pay VAT for importing this equipment to Russia, provided that such equipment is included into the list of equipment that has no Russia-manufactured equivalents. This list was originally adopted by Decree No. 372 of 30 April 2009.

Customs duties for certain television equipment are to be raised

Draft decision of the EuroAsian Economic Commission proposed to increase import customs duties for up to 16% for certain types of television equipment. The new customs duty will apply to all equipment which includes video-recording or video-display equipment with liquid crystal or plasma screen.

Goods for up to EUR 10,000 may be imported duty-free

As of 15 December 2012 goods for personal use, with the value not exceeding EUR 10,000 (previously – EUR 1,500) may be imported into the Customs Union duty-free, provided they are imported by air transport. No customs declaration should be filled in for all goods with the value not exceeding EUR 10,000 and the weight not exceeding 50 kg.

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