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"Three Keys to China": A practical conference of the Russian-Chinese Chamber on Settlements, Supply Chains and Business Relations with China will be held in Moscow on July 16-17

1,787 30.06

On July 16-17, 2026, a practical conference on foreign economic activity with China "Three Keys to China: Settlements, Chains, Relations" will be held in Moscow, at the World Trade Center. The organizer is the Russian-Chinese Chamber for the Promotion of Trade in Machine-Technical and Innovative Products. The event's partners are the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, the Moscow International Trade Center and Moscow Business Russia. The format is two days without water, five them

Customs and International Trade

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

1,846 24.06

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

Customs and International Trade

Parallel import extended to 2026: what's left, what's closed

1,239 11.06

The President signed a decree extending the parallel import mechanism for 2026. The basic regime for the import of foreign goods without the consent of the copyright holder remains in place. But at the same time, the order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade No. 4769 came into force: laptops, computers, servers and drives of leading IT brands were excluded from the list of parallel imports. The import of this equipment without the consent of the copyright holder is now illegal.

Customs and International Trade

Honest Sign has been expanding since September: new categories for importers

2,070 26.05

Starting in September 2026, the mandatory digital marking "Honest Mark" applies to new product categories. The list includes some food products, printed products and titanium products. For importers in the affected categories, there are direct operating costs for equipment, personnel, and time. Moreover, it will have to be labeled even before the product is released into circulation.

Customs and International Trade

ETRN will become mandatory for 95% of businesses starting from September 1.

1,326 24.05

Starting from September 1, 2026, paper waybills will lose their legal force. Electronic shipping documents are becoming mandatory for everyone — not only for logistics specialists, but also for any business that sends or receives goods. About 3,000 OKVED codes, or up to 95% of Russian entrepreneurs, fall under the law. The deadline is three months away.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Parallel import of IT equipment closes on May 27: five days left

1,901 22.05

On May 27, the order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade No. 4769 on exclusion from the list of parallel imports of computer equipment of leading foreign brands comes into force. The restrictions include Acer, ASUS, HP, Fujitsu, IBM, Intel, Kingston, Samsung, Toshiba, Cisco, HPE, xFusion and others. It is five days before the entry into force. After May 27, importation without the consent of the copyright holder will become illegal.

Customs and International Trade

Large businesses will be able to import goods without prepayment from June 1

1,382 19.05

Starting from June 1, 2026, the largest taxpayers, tax monitoring companies, marketplaces and AEO will have the right to import goods without making an advance customs payment. The head of the Federal Tax Service promised to expand the "white list" of participants. For large importers, this is a direct release of working capital.

Customs and International Trade

The United States has hit Iran's payment networks — risks for settlements through the UAE and Turkey

1,730 08.05

The United States has imposed another package of sanctions against financial intermediaries through which Iran conducts international settlements, bypassing restrictions. Structures in the UAE, Turkey, Iraq and a number of Asian jurisdictions were hit. For Russian businesses using the same intermediaries to settle accounts with partners in the region, this is a direct signal to immediately check the counterparties on the sanctions lists.

Customs and International Trade

The EEC expanded the lists of goods in the declaration — engines, tablets, excavators

1,147 06.05

Since May 30, the list of goods for which additional information must be indicated in the customs declaration has been expanded. The decision of the Board of the EEC No. 50 dated April 28 added dozens of new product items to Appendices No. 2 and No. 3 to the procedure for filling in the DT. Among them are internal combustion engines, excavators, tablets, washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves, lawn mowers and others. For importers, this means that starting from May 30, these goods must be dec

Customs and International Trade

Parallel import of Acer, Asus, HP and Samsung closes on May 27

2,121 06.05

Since May 27, major technology brands have been excluded from the list of permitted parallel imports: Acer, Asus, HP, Intel, Samsung, Toshiba and a number of others. The restrictions apply to specific categories such as laptops, PCs, server components, and storage devices. Equipment imported before May 27 will remain legal — the ban is not retroactive.

Customs and International Trade

EAEU expanded labeling for tea, coffee, toys, paint and construction materials

1,960 29.04

The EEC Council has expanded the list of goods subject to mandatory labeling on the territory of the EAEU. The list includes tea, coffee, cocoa, paint and varnish products, children's toys and building materials. Each country of the union will determine the launch date itself, but the EEC must be notified no later than six months before the introduction.

Customs and International Trade

The EU imposed sanctions control on 60 companies from China, Turkey and the UAE

1,065 27.04

As part of the 20th sanctions package, the European Union imposed strict export controls on 60 companies from China, Turkey and the UAE. These companies were included in the list for their alleged assistance in circumventing sanctions against Russia. For Russian businesses building supplies through these countries, it is a signal to check their partners immediately.

Customs and International Trade

The conference "Peculiarities of doing business with China and the BRICS+ countries" has started in Moscow: live cases, algorithms and implicit knowledge for those who work with the East

1,012 23.04

April 23, 2026, Moscow — A two-day conference-seminar "Peculiarities of doing business with China and other BRICS+ countries" opened today in Moscow, on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment. The event is held under the auspices of the Russian-Chinese Chamber and brought together entrepreneurs, exporters and specialists in the field of foreign economic activity who are already working with China or are just planning to enter this market.

Customs and International Trade

The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs asks for a 10% rate: business sees the risk of a cooling economy

1,372 14.04

This is the position of the speaker, not the decision of the Central Bank: the fact of the news is precisely a public appeal and argumentation.

Currency

The Federal Tax Service clarified mitigating circumstances to reduce fines

673 08.04

The Federal Tax Service has prepared a list of circumstances that will be taken into account when reducing tax penalties. The draft includes criteria about the degree of guilt, the amount of damage to the budget, voluntary cessation of violations and property status. For businesses, this is a chance to build evidence in advance and reduce the risk of maximum sanctions.

Economy

Russia and China have dramatically expanded the list of dangerous goods for road transport

2,229 31.03

Russia and China have expanded the rules for international trucking of dangerous goods. The new protocol increased the list of permitted items sevenfold and simplified further updating of the list, which opens up more opportunities for chemistry, petrochemistry, batteries and related equipment.

Transportation for legal entities

Yandex Market: guides of the week about payouts and prices that protect margins

1,190 27.03

During the week of March 16-22, fresh guides were published in the official materials for Yandex.Market sellers, which cover typical store management issues: how to properly launch a launch, how to set up payments, how to select a product and calculate the price. This is not “about the tariff”, but these are the checklists that directly affect the turnover, margin and quality of purchases before seasonal deliveries.

Marketplaces

Hormuz “according to the lists”: to whom Iran gives passage and why it changes logistics

879 23.03

The navigation regime through Hormuz became selective in March: some destinations and "neutral" contours get a chance to pass, while the rest of the markets have to rebuild routes and pay surcharges. Below is a list of countries that appear in public reports as recipients of such a regime.

Cargo transportation

Navigation seals for transit: the board approved the project

980 03.03

The Board of Directors has supported a bill on navigation seals for international road transport and rail transit in Russia. The government will be authorized to determine the lists of goods, cases of mandatory tracking and conditions of the simplified regime. For foreign economic activity, this is a signal of the growth of digital control and new requirements for operational processes.

Customs and International Trade

Non-returnable goods on marketplaces: AUREK asks for the law

1,673 01.03

AUREK suggests securing a list of non-refundable goods for marketplaces. The Association associates the initiative with protecting sellers from abuse and aligning the rules between offline retail and remote trading.

Marketplaces

Articles

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

1,891 13.05

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.

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Currency control for the importer: step-by-step instructions on how not to receive a fine from the bank

1,444 05.10

Does currency control seem complicated and confusing? In fact, it's a system with clear rules. We've broken down the entire process into simple steps: when to register a contract, what documents to prepare for the bank, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that lead to blocked payments and fines. A practical checklist for any importer.

Customs and International Trade

Compliance control in foreign economic activity: how not to get under the microscope of the bank

2,527 04.10

When a bank freezes your payment abroad, the first reaction is annoyance. But it's not about quibbles, it's about a strict compliance system that protects the bank itself in the first place. We took a look at the other side and explain what your bank is really afraid of and what tokens it scans for each transaction. This is not a theory, but a practical checklist that will help you prepare documents so that the money goes away the first time.

Customs and International Trade

The Foundation for AI: Why Data, People, and Goals are more important than Choosing a Strategy

1,526 18.09

The introduction of AI is not about choosing software, but about pain and wasted money. Everyone says "build or buy," but this is the last step, not the first. This article examines what underlies failed projects: massive amounts of data, weak architecture, vague goals, and a shortage of personnel. This is not a theory, but a practical checklist of readiness for real AI transformation.

EDI and IT in Logistics