Russia Increases Tariffs On Imports Of Goods From Alcohol To Sampo From Unfriendly Countries

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JAKARTA - Russia has raised import rates for consumer goods, including wine, beer, candy, biscuits, and shampoo, which are produced in countries that support sanctions against Moscow.

Russian imports from countries imposing sanctions on Moscow over its military conflict with Ukraine slumped in 2022 and imported alcohol prices have risen significantly.

Several Western manufacturers stopped selling to Russia, but Moscow has found indirect ways to keep goods coming in, including a gray import scheme, and many foreign goods remaining on store shelves.

Reported by Reuters on Saturday, July 20, based on the order, Polish perfume, cosmetics and shampoo rates, for example, will amount to 35 percent of the customs value.

Imports for wallpapers from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia will rise to 50 percent. Import Duty for wine will be increased to 20 percent.

The new tariff will last until and includes December 31, 2024 and is valid seven days after publication of the decision on Friday, July 19 evening.