The Eurasian Economic Commission has allowed Russia the duty-free import of a certain volume of potatoes, carrots and apples

The benefit is valid from January 1 to July 31, 2025 Moscow. November 29. INTERFAX.RU - The EEC Council decided to grant Russia a tariff benefit in the form of duty-free import of a certain volume of potatoes, carrots and apples. As reported in the EEC press release, this concerns the supply of potatoes in the amount of no more than 150 thousand tons, carrots - no more than 55 thousand tons, apples - no more than 230 thousand tons. The benefit is valid from January 1 to July 31, 2025. In addition, a quota for duty-free import of up to 5 thousand tons of carrots and up to 20 thousand tons of apples has been granted to Belarus. These products are intended for retail sale or subsequent processing. "Every year during the off-season, significant fluctuations in consumer prices are observed on the fruit and vegetable market, which is primarily due to the end of stocks of domestically produced goods. Given the smaller harvest this year, the adopted measure will ensure additional supply ...