The exemption applies to the following import volumes:
- Kyrgyzstan — up to 5 thousand tons;
- Russia — up to 100 thousand tons;
- Armenia — up to 7.5 thousand tons;
- Belarus — up to 7.5 thousand tons;
- Kazakhstan — up to 5 thousand tons.
EEC Minister of Trade Andrei Slepnev noted that this measure in the area of customs and tariff regulation is a balanced solution that will support the meat processing industry due to its targeted nature, which requires confirmation of the intended use of the goods. At the same time, it will not negatively impact the domestic beef market and will not create additional risks for the implementation of investment projects in the field of beef cattle farming.
Slepnev also emphasized that the use of tariff exemptions in the past has contributed to the availability of meat products for the population and helped to curb the rise in consumer prices. The deficit of beef in the union countries is traditionally compensated primarily through imports from Latin America and India.
This decision will come into effect 10 days after its official publication and will apply to legal relations that arose from January 1, 2026.
