The Sub-Committee of the Russian government on customs and tariff policy recommended the Customs Union to reset import duties on some fruits and vegetables, said Andrei Slepnev, Deputy Minister of Economic Development to reporters on Friday, 18th 2011 at the international economic forum of CIS countries. At the last commission on customs and tariff policy, it was decided to reset the duties on tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles and apples said Mr Slepnev. In addition, the Commission considered a proposal by resetting duties on milk powder and packaged tea. However, according to Slepnev, that decision was not supported, RIA News reported.
Source: Foodmonitor.ru/2009-09-21-10-11-09/2009-09-21-10-12-13/4490-russiaimport.html
