The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) approved the list of goods originating from the 49 least developed countries and 104 developing countries, which, if imported into the EAEU territory, will be reduced by 25% or the rates of import customs duties will be zeroed.
The customs departments of Japan and Russia signed a memorandum on cooperation and development of foreign trade, the main purpose of which is the exchange of information to promote business.
The creation of a pilot project of the "green corridor" between Russia and the European Union was discussed at a meeting of the expert subgroup on risk analysis and management and the functioning of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), which was held at the end of March in St. Petersburg.
Tobacco, alcohol, soy and sweets came to replace the "Bush's legs." The US, whose products were under sanctions, did not want to completely lose the Russian market, and switched to delivering other products, not always useful.
When exercising customs control, the customs authority is often guided by the principle of selectivity, confining itself only to the fulfillment of those forms of control that are necessary to comply with customs legislation. At the same time, a risk management system is widely used, the purpose of which is to minimize the commission of illegal actions by the participants in foreign economic activity, which can cause substantial damage to the state's trade interests.
The main stages of import customs clearance in Russia.
Swedish startup Einride introduced the concept of an unmanned electric truck T-Pod, which does not have a driver's cab, but has a remote control function.
Today, states are trying to be more open to foreign trade. Regional alliances are formed where customs barriers are kept to a minimum, and the World Trade Organization, which consists of 164 countries, obliges the authorities to lower the rates of customs duties. Today, many states are moving away from the fact that customs duties were for them the main source of budget replenishment, since this significantly hinders the development of trade relations.
