Russia: The Fish Union asks to return the zero rate on the import of mussels

The Fish Union called boiled-frozen mussel meat supplied to Russia from abroad a “critical raw material”. In the message of the organization, its representatives explain that this product is not produced in Russia, but it is an important part of the production of seafood preserves. The zero rate for the import of this product ceased to be valid on March 31, 2023. Over the past months, no decision was made to extend the zero duty, meanwhile, as the fishermen point out, the ruble exchange rate has fallen sharply, and this will affect the rise in prices for the final product. Favorite seafood presses may become unaffordable for Russians. Recall that the EEC decided to extend for a year the zero duty on the import of krill meat, another ...