The Russian government has approved a decree eliminating import duties on a range of agricultural products from Iran, including potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, beets, cucumbers, and apples. The exemption applies only to shipments within set tariff quotas, as per a decision by the Eurasian Economic Commission.
Beyond these quotas, regular customs duties will still apply.
For 2025, the duty-free import quotas for Iranian produce are as follows:
- Potatoes: 18,700 tons
- Tomatoes: 26,800 tons
- Cabbage: 13,000 tons
- Carrots and turnips: 9,700 tons
- Beets: 8,600 tons
- Cucumbers: 37,400 tons
- Apples: 118,000 tons
- Canned tomatoes: 16,400 tons
The Federal Customs Service will report monthly on actual import volumes and remaining quota balances.
Source: tass.ru