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On January 9, 2026, amendments to the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation will come into force in Russia, mitigating administrative liability for violations of customs rules. The new rules introduce fixed fines, expand the grounds for warnings and exemptions from liability, and simplify the procedure for paying fines.

A bill has been submitted to the State Duma proposing to exempt a number of vehicles from scrap collection when they are placed under separate customs procedures. The amendments are aimed at eliminating legislative contradictions and supporting enterprises involved in the assembly and modernization of equipment.

The CTU clarified the procedure for processing goods imported from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan under Decree No. 778. Temporary import without supporting documents and labeling is allowed until December 10, 2025, subject to the established requirements.

Russian importers are facing a new round of stricter customs regulations, which directly affects their costs and ultimately consumers' pockets. The Federal Customs Service (FCS) actively requires participants in foreign economic activity to include in the contract price of goods the costs of services provided by payment agents who transfer funds to a foreign supplier. According to experts, this practice increases the cost of importing and processing products by 5-10% on average, and in some case