Russia: Import duties on vegetables and apples may be reduced to zero

The Russian authorities propose that the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) grant our country a tariff benefit in the form of an exemption from import customs duties from January 1 to July 31, 2025 for the import of no more than 300 thousand tons of potatoes, 230 thousand tons of apples, 40 thousand tons of cabbage, 85 thousand tons of carrots and 85 thousand tons of onions. The corresponding draft was published on the website of the Eurasian Economic Union. It is noted that the proposal is aimed at curbing the growth of consumer prices for socially significant products; imports are also needed to avoid a shortage of vegetables and fruits on the domestic market. The press service of the Ministry of Economic Development previously reported that the government subcommittee on customs and tariff regulation is considering the issue of introducing benefits for the import of potatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage and apples. The President of the Russian Gardeners Association, Igor Mukhanin, ...