Russia

Registration of cosmetic and perfumery products in Russia

02.09.2014

Which products are subject to the state registration?

Russia reduces import duties for a number of goods

29.08.2014

As of 1 September 2014 lower import tariffs will apply to thousands of products imported into Russia (88 groups of products and 4822 product codes in total).

The tariffs were amended as a result of Russia joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in 2012.

Proposal to prohibit animal testing for cosmetics and domestic chemicals

27.08.2014

A member of the State Duma (the Russian Parliament) has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia to make amendments the Technical Regulation on the Safety of Perfumery and Cosmetic Products (ТR СU 009/2011) which would prohibit animal testing of cosmetics and domestic chemicals.

Russia has suspended the use of TIR Carnets (but the measure is only to be enforced by two Customs Service Departments)

13.09.2013

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.

Importing a vehicle into Russia: how much does this cost?

10.09.2013

Persons importing vehicles into Russia (or into the Customs Union) for personal use and other private purposes not connected with any commercial activity, must pay the following fees and duties:

Customs clearance charges;
Common customs tariffs and excises;
Utilization fee.

Different simplified rules apply to temporary import of foreign vehicles by foreign individuals into Russia

1. Customs clearance charges

Russia abolished all import customs duties for mobile phones and tablets

10.09.2013

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.

Russia: Federal Customs Service is to create a registry of children products suppliers

25.07.2013

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

13.07.2013

Vehicle utilization charge is likely to apply to all vehicle manufactures starting from autumn 2013. Vehicle utilization fee was imposed from 1 September 2012.

Transport of ethanol and products containing alcohol requires a licence in Russia

20.06.2013

Who needs a licence?

From 1 July 2013 road transporters of non-packaged alcohol containing products with the ethanol content exceeding 25% in Russia must obtain a licence.

Russia: Transport of which alcohol containing products is not subject to licensing?