car · ftc · utility fee (автомобиль · фтс · утильсбор)

The Customs Service of the Russian Federation (FTS) clarified that the preferential tariff rate for importing vehicles applies only to those importing cars for personal use. The FTS also explained who, how, and why additional excise duties are levied on vehicles from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Consensus

Additional charges for waste management fees are only applied to those who illegally used preferential coefficients for commercial use of vehicles imported from EAEU countries
The FTS conducts checks within a three-year period, examining vehicles imported after 2023
The preferential coefficient is only for personal use, not commercial use
The FTS has clarified that these charges are based on findings from investigations into violations

Points of divergence

Media reports claimed that Russian citizens received notifications to pay between 1 to 4 million rubles in additional waste management fees after purchasing cars in Kazakhstan — kommersant
The FTS explained that some individuals faced additional charges due to refusal to voluntarily comply with FTS demands and the conclusion of judicial enforcement procedures — vm
The article mentions that the cost of basic auto parts in Russia rose by 20-40% by 2026 due to logistics complications, increased taxes, and stricter customs checks — vm

Coverage (2 sources)

FTC Clarifies the Mechanism for Additional Payment of the Vehicle Excise Duty on Cars from the EAEU — Коммерсантъ
FTS explains who, how, and why additional excise duties are being levied on cars from the EAEU — Вечерняя Москва