Russia expands list of goods for parallel import

17:41 - 13.03.2023

March 13, Fineko/abc.az. The Ministry of Industry & Trade of the Russian Federation has expanded the list of products for deliveries to the country by parallel import, ABC.AZ reports with reference to the Ministry.

The list includes IKEA, as well as toy manufacturers Hasbro and Mattel.

"The list is supplemented by a number of brands of motor oils (Shell Helix, Rimula), household appliances (Zanussi, Wahl), cosmetics and perfumes (Kerastase, Yves Saint Laurent), spare parts for agricultural and marine equipment (Caterpillar, Bauer Kompressoren). The list also includes brands of toys and children's goods, for example, Hasbro, Logitech, Nintendo," the Ministry of Industry & Trade said.

The Ministry explained that the changes are of a point nature. They supplement the list of goods allowed for parallel import, and also exclude some brands that have resumed deliveries to the Russian Federation. It is noted that the import promotion is aimed at those market niches where producers from Russia will need more time to meet the needs of enterprises and consumers.