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Tatarstan opens halal outlet in the UAE: certification for Dubai will begin on January 29.

Tatarstan will have the opportunity to issue halal certificates specifically for export to the UAE: the Halal Standard Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan receives the appropriate accreditation. For manufacturers, this means a shorter route to the Dubai market and to the distribution channels of the Persian Gulf countries. With exports of halal products growing to $45 million in 2025, the issue of certificate recognition is becoming key - without it, logist

Iran has simplified the import of foodstuffs: registration with the Ministry of Agriculture was postponed “after customs”

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CHINA accelerates exports: from January 27, 2026, multimodal containers are processed once at the point of dispatch

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The Federal Tax Service is changing its approach to foreign forwarders: when the importer is facing 10% tax on the entire amount

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The exhibition season in China starts in March: key fairs for finding suppliers and equipment

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The Ministry of Finance is preparing VAT on imports through marketplaces: they want to close the "commerce under the guise of parcels" scheme

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The Ministry of Finance is considering the introduction of VAT on imports of non-food products through marketplaces through a cross-border e-commerce channel. The initiative is aimed at schemes where commercial parties actually enter "under the guise" of purchases by individuals and do not carry a comparable tax burden. We look at how this can change prices and competition, where the border between B2C and commerce will be, and why customs qualifications and transparent logistics will be key for

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Indian exports under 50% US tariff: Companies keep prices down but lose shipments

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US tariff pressure is forcing Indian exporters to choose between a discount and maintaining margins. The observed strategy is to keep the price even if shipments are falling, and at the same time look for new markets and rebuild logistics. At the same time, geopolitics complicates oil chains: refiners reduce their dependence on "toxic" supplies and pay for this by freight and reassembly of the raw material basket. Let's look at what this means for foreign economic activity in 2026.

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Customs and traffic police will share powers: what are the rules for stopping trucks changing?

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The State Duma is promoting government amendments that clarify the interaction of customs with other agencies in the control of goods and vehicles. We are talking about the procedure for stopping cars, transmitting information about "non-core" violations to relevant authorities and reducing the deadline for publishing data on unclaimed goods and cars from 60 to 30 days.

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How to choose a factory in China correctly and not lose money on prepayment

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Choosing a factory in China is the point where the fate of the entire supply is decided. An error at the start leads to substitution of materials, delays, defects and loss of prepayment. To reduce risks, it is important to check the legality of the manufacturer, its real expertise, quality control system, transparency of communication and financial conditions. Below is a practical verification logic that helps distinguish a reliable partner from a beautiful showcase.

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Article 1 is free for customs until the end of 2027: what changes from 2026

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The CCI of the Russian Federation has extended the free issuance of certificates of origin of the ST-1 form for Russian customs authorities: the preferential procedure will be valid until December 31, 2027. The measure concerns certificates issued under Government resolutions No. 311 and No. 312, and reduces business costs for mandatory document management during customs clearance.

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Five priorities of foreign economic activity until 2030: what will change in 2026

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Paperless export: business moves to digital services

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Russia and Namibia expand trade cooperation

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Certificate Transfer: how to save ISO for foreign economic activity

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Russia and Mongolia to double trade by 2030

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The ratification of the trade agreement between the EAEU and Mongolia opens up new opportunities for Russian and Mongolian businesses. The reduction of duties, simplification of customs procedures and expansion of commodity lists create the prerequisites for a twofold increase in mutual trade by 2030 and the strengthening of economic ties between the two countries.

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Russian exporters enter Jordan through the national pavilion

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После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».

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Navigation seals will become mandatory for transportation to the EAEU from February 2026

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Russia has extended simplified import of electronics until the end of 2026

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Timber exports under control: Russia extends increased duties until 2028

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USN and VAT from 2026: how 0% on international transportation changes calculations

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Since January 9, responsibility for violations of customs regulations has been mitigated.

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Increased customs control is changing the speed and cost of cargo logistics

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EAEU and Indonesia sign free trade agreement

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China's key exhibitions in 2026: where to go for business in foreign economic activity

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How to verify a Chinese counterparty. Part 2: When the numbers diverge from reality

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The Yellow River Dam as an assembly point: a report from Sanmenxia on a new stage of cooperation between Russia and China in BRICS

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Social capital as a strategic resource in the new realities of the business environment

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Payment routes through third countries: UAE, Armenia, Kazakhstan

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Mistakes when creating a personal fund: three cases that cost millions

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Seven out of ten funds suffer from the same mistakes —cost confusion, verbal agreements, and lack of a "reserve of alternatives." Three real cases of my clients: from 20 to 300 million rubles of losses. And the checklist, how not to repeat.