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From July 1, imports in public procurement will be subject to new restrictions under 44—FZ and 223-FZ

From July 1, imports in public procurement will be subject to new restrictions under 44—FZ and 223-FZ

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Since July 1, 2026, the lists of goods subject to the national regime for state and municipal procurement under 44-FZ and 223-FZ have been updated. The national regime means price preferences for Russian producers: when evaluating applications, the domestic product receives an artificial price reduction of 15-25%, which actually gives it a competitive advantage over its imported counterpart at the same price. The updated lists expand the range of categories where imports are at a significant dis

The national regime in public procurement is not an import ban, but price discrimination. The mechanism works like this: when comparing applications from a Russian and a foreign supplier, 15% (according to 44-FZ) or up to 25% (according to 223-FZ) are added to the price of a foreigner. If, after this surcharge, the foreign supplier still turns out to be cheaper, he wins. If not, the Russian one wins, even at a higher real price.

This mechanism has been introduced for a long time, but the list of covered categories is regularly expanded. It will be updated again on July 1, 2026.

What has been added to the list

The specific list is published by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and is available on the official website. Among the areas that are traditionally expanded with planned updates are industrial equipment, electronic components and computing equipment, medical devices, software, building materials of certain categories, and special-purpose vehicles.

For a specific understanding of whether your product falls under the updated list, check the OKPD2 or HS code on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Trade or in the system. zakupki.gov.ru .

Who is directly affected by this

Companies that supply imported goods to the B2G segment — to state and municipal customers, state corporations, and organizations with state participation under Federal Law 223-FZ. If your category is included in the updated list, it will be much more difficult to compete with Russian manufacturers in tenders starting from July 1.

It is important to understand the scale.: Public procurement in Russia amounts to several tens of trillions of rubles per year. For many importers, the B2G segment accounts for a significant share of revenue.

Reaction options for importers

The first: reduce the price so that even with a 15-25% premium it remains more profitable than the Russian competitor. It works if there is sufficient margin or negotiation opportunities with the supplier.

The second option is to localize production or assembly. Goods produced or substantially modified in Russia can claim the status of Russian origin and receive preferences instead of restrictions. The localization criteria are determined by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The third option is to reorient sales to the commercial segment, where the national regime does not apply. B2B customers are not bound by the requirements of 44-FZ and 223-FZ.

The fourth option is to work through a Russian partner, who is formally a supplier, receives preferences as a domestic participant, and includes imported goods in the offer as a component.

What to do before July 1st

Check the current list on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Trade right now. Eight days is enough time to audit the portfolio of government contracts and assess the impact of the new restrictions. If there are active tenders, where the deadline for submitting applications is after July 1, recalculate the pricing strategy taking into account the surcharge.