The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation has prepared a draft resolution "On the recycling fee in respect of wheeled vehicles, self-propelled machines and trailers to them," which has already been submitted for public discussion. The changes will affect citizens importing vehicles from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries.
Essence of changes and new requirements
According to the document, customs authorities will be able to deny the application of the preferential recycling fee rate for personal use in several cases. In particular, this will affect vehicles that were imported into the EAEU territory with the payment of duties that do not correspond to the rates of the union's unified customs tariff.
The benefit will also not be granted if the vehicle was imported into Kyrgyzstan as a good for personal use with the payment of taxes and duties different from Russian standards. Additionally, new rules are being introduced for owners of old cars:
- Purchased vehicles must be registered within one month.
- For the preferential import of rarity vehicles over 30 years old, it will be required to documentarily confirm that the vehicle is a cultural value.
Consequences for importers
Experts believe that the new formula for calculating additional payments will make the customs clearance scheme via Kyrgyzstan unprofitable. Car dealers already characterize these amendments as an obstacle to the preferential import of vehicles into Russia through EAEU countries. It is worth noting that in recent years, the main flow of foreign cars into the Russian Federation has come specifically through the Kyrgyz Republic.
