These new rules apply to fresh, chilled, and frozen beef. However, to take advantage of the "zero" tariff or reduced rates, importers must meet several strict conditions.
The first requirement is the need to obtain official approval from the authorized state body of the importing country. This document must specify the name of the organization, the volumes of import, and the specific range of goods. Without this confirmation, the benefits will not be applicable.
The second condition concerns the intended use of the imported meat. It is allowed to be used solely for the production of meat products within the country where processing occurs. Reselling raw meat to other countries in the union is strictly prohibited. Moreover, finished products, such as sausages and canned goods, produced from this preferential raw material, cannot be exported to the markets of other EAEU states.
The main goal of this initiative is to provide the domestic market with quality raw materials and help local factories maintain prices for meat products. It is expected that support for the processing industry will contribute to price stability for end consumers and strengthen food security in the region.
