The fee is fixed at 100 rubles per shipment and is not related to the cancellation of the current duty—free threshold of 200 euros and 31 kg. The duty on parcels that meet the limit remains at zero. A new payment is introduced on top of the existing regime as an independent tool for replenishing the budget.
The rule is aimed at mailings with goods for personal consumption, that is, primarily for purchases by citizens in foreign online stores and marketplaces. Commercial imports are processed according to different customs rules, and the norm of 100 rubles is not automatically applied to them.
For businesses, the burden will manifest itself where the volume of foreign orders is large. Even a small fixed fee for each parcel adds up to the cost of the supply chain. Sellers and platforms working with cross-border e-commerce will need to take into account the new payment when calculating the cost of delivery and the final price of the goods.
At the same time, the Ministry of Finance adjusted its approach to VAT on cross-border e-commerce goods. In the spring, the agency considered the phased introduction of the tax: 7% in 2027, 14% in 2028 and 22% from 2029. The September budget package already includes the standard rate of 22% without a transition period.
Both changes are still proposals of the Ministry of Finance, and not current regulations. The final terms may change during the consideration of draft laws in the Government and the State Duma. Companies engaged in cross-border e-commerce should monitor the passage of the budget package and lay down a scenario with additional workload when planning logistics and pricing models for 2027.
