Dear Readers,

A decision1 of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council extended the validity of the increased threshold for duty-free imports of goods for personal use into the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union.

The increased threshold of 1000 euros for duty-free imports of goods for personal use into the member-countries of the Eurasian Economic Union was extended until 1 April 2024 for goods:

  • Brought in accompanied and/or unaccompanied baggage by all types of transport, except air transport, or on foot;
  • Delivered by a carrier;
  • Sent in international postal shipments.

The weight thresholds for these shipments remained unchanged at 31 kg for goods delivered by a carrier or sent in international postal shipments, and 25 kg for goods brought in baggage.

The decision entered into force on 10 October 2023 and applies to relationships that arise from 1 October 2023.

1 Decision No. 94 of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council of 27 September 2023, On Amending the Decision No. 107 of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council of 20 December 2017