The Cabinet of Ministers introduced a customs fee of 30,000 rubles for the import of electronics for legal entities

The Russian government has introduced a customs fee for legal entities of 30,000 rubles. on a number of consumer electronics, including smartphones, microphones, cameras, etc. Resolution published on the official Internet portal of legal information.

“The size of the bet will be fixed 30,000 rubles – while the amount will not depend on the size of the lot. According to the analysis of statistics for the last year, the average batch size of electronic products reaches almost 5,000 units. In this regard, the change in the final cost of electronics goods is not predicted,” – reported in the press service of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, commenting on the decision of the Cabinet.

The agency indicated that the move is aimed at ensuring a more balanced customs tariff policy. It is noted that regardless of the number of imported goods, the amount of the fee will not exceed 30,000 rubles. Previously, the rate was floating and depended on the volume of the party.

Funds from customs duties will be directed to the development of Russian electronics, scientific research and the creation of their own competitive products, the Ministry of Industry and Trade added.

In April, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov declaredthat Russia intends to double the share of domestic electronics in the domestic market in 2023. As the minister noted, now the “strategic emphasis” is on overcoming dependence on foreign technologies along the entire chain of electronic products.