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The State Duma supported the idea of VAT on imported goods sold by foreign sellers through marketplaces. There are two scenarios on the table: full VAT of 22% from January 1, 2027, or a phased scale of 5/10/15/20% until 2030. The decision could dramatically change the economics of cross-border trade and e-commerce logistics.

China has announced zero duties on imports from 53 African countries from May 1, 2026. At the same time, Beijing wants to promote the comprehensive economic partnership agreement and expand the "green channel" for African goods. For foreign economic activity, this can accelerate contracts and change logistics flows to Asian ports.

The EU and India have announced the completion of negotiations on a trade agreement that should gradually reduce tariff barriers and restart the flow of goods between the two largest markets. For foreign economic activity, this is not only about percentages of liberalization, but also about rules of origin, carbon compliance and the ability of logistics to withstand volume growth against the background of overloaded port hubs. We analyze where new opportunities will appear and what risks the bus

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.

The Russian government has extended increased export duties on certain types of timber until the end of 2028. The measure is aimed at limiting the export of wood with a low degree of processing and supporting domestic producers.

The EAEU and Indonesia have signed a free trade agreement that will provide preferential access for 99% of Russian exports. The document provides for a sharp reduction in duties and creates new business opportunities in one of the largest markets in Southeast Asia.

Starting from January 1, 2026, the rates of customs duties on imports of goods will change in Russia. The updated thresholds and increased payments are aimed at bringing tariffs to the real costs of customs, increasing transparency and achieving planned budget revenues.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed a mechanism that will allow the final trademark holder to be taken into account during customs clearance and prevent the circumvention of increased duties through friendly countries.

Russia is raising customs duties for the first time in two decades. The changes will take effect on January 1 and will affect imported shipments worth over 10 million rubles.

Starting from January 1, 2026, new rates of customs duties will begin to apply in Russia. The government has approved inflation-adjusted indexation. The maximum import fee will increase significantly to 73,860 rubles.

Russia has proposed to increase customs duties on imported clothing. This decision may change the pricing policy and product range in the market.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed to take into account not only the country of origin, but also the beneficiary of the trademark during customs clearance in order to prevent circumvention of increased duties.

We are figuring out how entrepreneurs can independently calculate customs duties, VAT and fees when importing goods to Russia in order to avoid surprises at the border.

An overview of taxes and duties on trade with the BRICS countries: VAT rates, customs tariffs, and taxation features in different jurisdictions. Tips for reducing the tax burden for businesses.

In the second quarter of 2025, the Federal Customs Service (FCS) added more than 9.3 billion rubles of duties to Russian companies. The reasons are errors in documents and false information revealed during post—checks. For businesses, such checks can result not only in additional payments, but also in financial losses.