| | | Tariffs, Import Regulations and RulesRussia has strict food and agricultural import controlsThe Russian Federation is a market that promises continued growth and is full of opportunities for U.S. exporters, but can be a challenging market for first time and even experienced exporters. To succeed, companies must successfully navigate Russia's certification, standards, and product registration requirements.
The Agricultural Affairs Office of the American Embassy in Moscow has many ways to assist companies simply exploring the market and those that are already working in Russia. There are many documents on this website, such as our FAIRS reports and importers' guides, that can help explain the intricacies of how to export agricultural products to Russia. As Russia continues to work to bring its system of import control and food safety into conformance with world standards, companies report frequently shifting requirements and inconsistent enforcement. Companies that experience problems should rely on their importer's assistance and also report concerns to our office in the U.S. Embassy in Moscow or USDA's headquarters in Washington, D.C. agmoscow@usda.gov Russia Started WTO Inspired Legislative RevampOn November 16, 2004, the Russian Federation published a list of 74 laws and regulations that will be amended within the next two years according to the Law on Technical Regulation. This effort is designed to bring Russian legislation into compliance with WTO norms and to promote Russia's accession to that organization. Targets for reform include many statutes and regulations relating to agriculture, including food safety, biotechnology, and agricultural production. Summary: In December 2002, the Russian Duma passed Law #184-FZ “On Technical Regulation” to provide guidance on how all pieces of Russian legislation should be reviewed and amended in order to comply with the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement. Table 1 details the first agricultural regulations that will be reviewed and redrafted to bring Russia’s food and agriculture into WTO compliance. See Future Technical Regulation Laws. | | NewsUSDA announces $400 million in bank guarantees for Russia Russian HRI Sector Growth Fueled by Rising Incomes Developments in the Russian Organics Market Meat Customs Clearance in Vladivostok RUSSIA ALLOWS FOR IMPORTATION OF U.S. LIVESTOCK SearchSite map | | |