Taxonomy: Implementing Jurisdiction - Russian Federation
Russia: SPS measure on the used cars at the Russian border
Description
On 15 July 2009, the Russian Government extended the list of the goods that are mandatory for quarantine and phytosanitary control (SPS measures). As a result, used light cars, tractors and busses entered the list.
Russia: Amendment to Law on Special Economic Zones
Description
The Russian Federation amended its Law on Special Economic Zones (by the Federal Law 340-FZ from 25 December 2009) to
Customs Union of Belarus, Russia, and Kazakhstan: Elimination of import tariffs on scrap metal
Description
By the Decree of the Commission of the Customs Union # 327 from 20 May 2010, the import tariffs on scrap metal (HS 8101, 8113) are eliminated from 20 June 2010.
Russian Federation: Export ban on certain grains
Description
By the Government Decree # 599 from 5 August 2010, the Russian Federation bans exports of wheat (HS 1001), barley (HS 1003), rye (1002), maize (1005), and wheat flour (1101) from 15 August till 31 December 2010.
Russian Federation: Elimination of import restrictions on pork from the US
Description
Russia has eliminated import restrictions on pork from 11 US slaughter plants, participating in an "export verification programme."
Russia: Import tariff decrease on stamping machines
Description
Government Decree # 803 from 5 October 2009 established an import duty of 0% (down from 10%) on stamping machines with programmed numerical control and an import duty of 10% (the same rate) on other (stamping machines) for 9 months.
Russia: Subsidies to the domestic aircraft sector
Description
By Government Decree N 690 from 20 August 2009 Russian airlines received ¾ compensation of their lease payments for Russian aircraft and ¾ of their interest payments on credits in rubles, obtained in 2002-2005 for purchasing Russian
Russia: Restrictions on customs clearance points for exports of metal scrap
Description
The Federal Customs Service issued an Order # 1514 from 2 December 2008, in force from 30 March 2009, which restricts customs clearance points for exports of metal scrap.
Russia: Import duty on propylene (methyl ethylene) terpolymer and tetramer
Description
The Government Decree # 876 from 31 October 2009 introduced a 5% duty on propylene (methyl ethylene) terpolymer and tetramer, effective from 6 January 2010.
Russia: Anti-dumping duty on tubes from China
Description
The Government Decree # 402 from 8 May 2009 sets up an anti-dumping duty on tubes imported from China at 8 percent level until 31 December 2009. The measure is effective from 13 June 2009.
