Russia nearly doubles import duties on hard liquor from “unfriendly” countries
Russia's government has raised the import duty on hard liquor from “unfriendly” countries to 35%, with a minimum of five euros per liter. The measure is temporary and will remain in force through the end of 2027.
The Russian government has nearly doubled import duties on hard liquor brought in from countries that Moscow labels “unfriendly.” Such products will now face a 35% duty, subject to a minimum of five euros per liter. The previous rate was 20%, with a floor of three euros per liter.
The increase is temporary and will apply until the end of 2027.
Expected budget revenue
The Russian news agency Interfax, citing an explanatory note attached to the draft federal budget, reported that the higher rates should bring an extra 10 billion rubles into the budget in 2027.
Background
Russia last adjusted duties on hard liquor from “unfriendly” countries in 2024. At that time the rate went from 1.3–1.4 euros per liter to 20% of customs value plus three euros per liter of pure alcohol. As a result of that change, the new duties on cheap beverages were in some cases lower than before.
In September, the government also raised duties on dietary supplements from “unfriendly” countries to 35%. Hungary and Slovakia were exempted from that measure.
