The cost threshold of duty-free import of goods for personal use delivered by the carrier or sent in international mail to the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union has been increased

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission adopted Decision No. 35 dated March 17, 2022 "On Amendments to the Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 107 dated December 20, 2017 "On Certain Issues Related to Goods for Personal Use".

 

The decision comes into force after 10 calendar days from the date of its official publication, i.e. from March 31, 2022 (published on the official website of the Eurasian Economic Commission on March 21, 2022).

The decision provides for an increase in the cost thresholds for duty-free import of goods for personal use delivered by the carrier or sent in international mail to the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. economic union, from 200 euros to 1000 euros to

October 1, 2022. At the same time, the weight threshold remains within the existing limits - up to 31 kg.

During the specified period, goods for personal use delivered by the carrier or sent by international mail to the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union within 1,000 euros and 31 kg are not subject to customs duties.

This threshold has been increased on a temporary basis – until October 1, 2022. Thus, in the period from March 31 to October 1, 2022, if the value of the parcel exceeds the amount of 1,000 euros and (or) its weight is more than 31 kg., the recipient must pay a customs duty of 15% of the value, but not less than 2 euros per 1 kg of weight in excess of the cost and (or) weight norms.