Russia has defined the procedure for duty-free import of potatoes, carrots and apples

The adopted rules apply to legal relations that arose from January 1, 2025 In Russia, resolutions have been signed determining the procedure for duty-free import of potatoes, carrots and apples into the country in accordance with the previously approved decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission. The authorized body coordinating duty-free import is the Ministry of Agriculture - it will issue confirmation of compliance of imported vegetables and fruits with the parameters necessary for providing a tariff benefit. Let us recall that at the end of November 2024, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission approved a decision according to which in 2025 it will be possible to import 150 thousand tons of potatoes, 55 thousand tons of carrots and 230 thousand tons of apples into Russia duty-free. The decision is valid until July 31, 2025 inclusive. Duty-free import of the specified crops will help maintain the stability of the domestic food market, according to ...