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Articles on customs clearance, logistics, and foreign trade: we break down the rules and how they apply in practice.

• The EAEU explained: how the Union works, what is shared, and what stays national

  Senateks

  What the EAEU is, who its members are, and what is set at Union level and what at national level: customs, duties, VAT, certificates, and car imports. Primary sources only.

• Russia's car recycling fee in 2026: rates, the 160 hp threshold, and the outlook to 2030

  Senateks

  Russia's car recycling fee in 2026: RUB 3,400 and 5,200 up to 160 hp, commercial rates, EVs, EAEU imports, and a rise of about 10% in 2027.

• Russia's platform economy law from October 1, 2026: what it means for importers

  Senateks

  Federal Laws 289-FZ, 290-FZ, and 295-FZ take effect on October 1, 2026. What marketplaces will check in listings for imported goods, and what sellers themselves are liable for.