The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) approved the list of goods originating from the 49 least developed countries and 104 developing countries, which, if imported into the EAEU territory, will be reduced by 25% or the rates of import customs duties will be zeroed.
Representatives of the customs authorities of Russia and Iran signed a number of documents on cooperation, including a protocol on the "green corridor." More details about the results of the meeting, which was held in Tehran, were told in the press service of the FCS.
Tobacco, alcohol, soy and sweets came to replace the "Bush's legs." The US, whose products were under sanctions, did not want to completely lose the Russian market, and switched to delivering other products, not always useful.
When exercising customs control, the customs authority is often guided by the principle of selectivity, confining itself only to the fulfillment of those forms of control that are necessary to comply with customs legislation. At the same time, a risk management system is widely used, the purpose of which is to minimize the commission of illegal actions by the participants in foreign economic activity, which can cause substantial damage to the state's trade interests.
The creation of a pilot project of the "green corridor" between Russia and the European Union was discussed at a meeting of the expert subgroup on risk analysis and management and the functioning of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), which was held at the end of March in St. Petersburg.
Swedish startup Einride introduced the concept of an unmanned electric truck T-Pod, which does not have a driver's cab, but has a remote control function.