Russia Import Duty 2026: Stay Compliant, Reduce Costs

Overview: Russia's import duty structure is primarily governed by the Common Customs Tariff of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). While most goods are subject to ad valorem tax rates, specific and compound rates are frequently applied to agricultural products and light industry goods to protect domestic markets. SME importers must also calculate Value Added Tax (VAT) and administrative processing fees, which are mandatory for customs clearance alongside standard duties.

Duty Types and Fees:

• Ad Valorem Duty: The most common duty type, calculated as a percentage of the customs value of the imported goods.
• Specific Duty: A levy based on the physical quantity of the goods, such as weight, volume, or quantity (e.g., Euros per kilogram).
• Compound Duty: A hybrid structure requiring the importer to pay either a percentage plus a specific rate, or the higher of the two calculations.
• Section 301: While this is a US statute, Russia applies its own retaliatory duties on specific US goods in response to economic sanctions.
• Antidumping Duties: Significant tariffs applied to specific foreign goods sold below fair market value to protect Russian domestic industries.
• Excise Tax: A specific tax levied on luxury or hazardous goods, including alcohol, tobacco, and automobiles, payable upon importation.
• Customs Processing Fee (MPF Equivalent): Unlike the US ad valorem MPF, Russia charges a flat administrative fee for processing declarations based on the shipment's value.
• Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF): Russia does not have a federal HMF equivalent; port maintenance costs are recovered through commercial handling charges.