Russian winemakers demand 200% wine import tax
Russian winemakers proposed raising tariffs on wine from 'unfriendly countries' to 200%. The Association of Viticulturists and Winemakers of Russia (AVVR) again called for a sharp increase in tariffs on imported wine from unfriendly countries.
Consensus
- The Association of Vinegrowers and Winemakers of Russia (AVVR) is calling for a 200% customs duty on wines from NATO countries.
- The AVVR opposes the import of wine from unfriendly countries.
- The AVVR's position has remained unchanged and is described as traditional.
- The demand was made by AVVR's executive director, Petr Efremov, at the Russian Winemaking Forum.
- The Russian government previously raised the customs duty on wine from unfriendly countries from 20% to 25% in August 2024.
Points of divergence
- The AVVR proposed increasing the duty from 25% to 200%. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The AVVR stated that 25% is insufficient and called for a 200% duty. — riamo
- In 2022, the base duty was 12.5%, raised to 20% in August 2023, then to 25% in 2024. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The government raised the duty to 25% in August 204, with a minimum of $2 per liter. — riamo
- In 2025, wine imports to Russia decreased by 32%, and domestic still wines accounted for 60% of retail sales. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The AVVR stated that consumers will ultimately bear the cost of the higher duty. — riamo
Coverage (4 sources)
- Russian authorities want to raise tariffs on strong alcohol from "unfriendly" countries — Дождь (Telegram)
- Russian winemakers proposed raising tariffs on wine from 'hostile countries' to 200% — ASTRA
- Russian winemakers demanded tariffs on wine from NATO countries be raised by 200% — The Moscow Times
- AVVR wants 200% tariff on imported wine: consumers will have to pay for this — РИАМО