# Russia: import VAT and de minimis

> Russia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 22%. Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to €200 pay no customs duty. Russia uses RUB as its currency.

Source: https://staging.border.bot/countries/russia
Last updated: 13 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: RUB (RUB)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 22%
- De minimis: No duty up to €200; tax always charged
- Customs tariff: Own national tariff

## Currency and customs tariff

Russia uses RUB as its currency.

## Import VAT and other taxes in Russia

Russia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 22%.

## De minimis in Russia

Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to €200 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## What changed recently

VAT at 22% has applied since 1 January 2026.

The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for Russia, went live on border.bot on 13 October 2026.

## Frequently asked questions

### What currency does Russia use for customs?

Russia uses RUB as its currency. Its de minimis thresholds are stated in EUR.

### What is the VAT rate on imports into Russia?

Russia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 22%.

### What is the de minimis threshold in Russia?

Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to €200 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## Sources and updates

The import taxes for Russia come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for Russia come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 13 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Machine-readable: https://staging.border.bot/countries/russia.json