The government has decided not to introduce a customs duty on goods from abroad cheaper than 200 euros, Deputy Minister of Finance Alexey Szanov said in a second reading, the Ministry of Finance plans to remove from the amendments to the tax code of the Russian Federation the norm on the introduction of customs duties on cross-border e-commerce goods in the amount of 100 rubles per package from 2027. "There are no plans to introduce both VAT and customs." Currently in Russia there is a tariff on foreign internet goods; It is charged on purchases over 200 euros or heavier than 31 kg. In September, amendments were made according to which a customs fee of 100 rubles will be introduced for packages of no more than 200 euros. An amendment was also made according to which, starting in 2027, a VAT rate of 22% will be determined on all purchases from abroad.

The government has decided not to introduce a customs duty on goods from abroad cheaper than 200 euros, Deputy Minister of Finance Alexey Szanov said in a second reading, the Ministry of Finance plans to remove from the amendments to the tax code of the Russian Federation the norm on the introduction of customs duties on cross-border e-commerce goods in the amount of 100 rubles per package from 2027. "There are no plans to introduce both VAT and customs." Currently in Russia there is a tariff on foreign internet goods; It is charged on purchases over 200 euros or heavier than 31 kg. In September, amendments were made according to which a customs fee of 100 rubles will be introduced for packages of no more than 200 euros. An amendment was also made according to which, starting in 2027, a VAT rate of 22% will be determined on all purchases from abroad.