Course of duties

Government Regulation igry22-04-2009 Progress duties Marathon to support domestic manufacturers continues. Despite all the agreements reached at the first "anti-crisis" forum G20, Russia imposed new import duties on some goods. Commission of the Russian government for protective measures in foreign trade and customs tariff policy has supported a proposal to set import duties on washing, drying and ironing machines ranging from 5% to 10% of customs value. In addition, committee members agreed on the establishment of a June 1, 2009 import duty of 10% for certain types of tropical oils, delivered in bulk. "Reducing the supply of tropical oils will help to support Russian manufacturers of dairy and vegetable fats, as well as positively influence the quality of dairy products", - said in a statement. The Commission recommended that the Russian government to extend the ongoing effect of import duties on certain types of chemicals used, including, in leather and footwear industries. Among them, extracts of acacia, sumac, oak krupnocheshuychatogo, as well as some brand of natural rubber and others.