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- 03.09.2026 Analytics #EAEU #Export #Trade agreements #Statistics
EEC estimates new EAEU trade deals will add over 300,000 jobs
On August 31, 2026, EEC Trade Minister Andrey Slepnev cited estimates that EAEU agreements with Mongolia, the UAE and Indonesia, plus the negotiating track with India, could add over 300,000 jobs. Importers from the UAE need to check their goods against the exclusion list under EEC Board Decision No. 113, which takes effect no earlier than 30 days after official publication, while exporters to Mongolia can already apply reduced duties under the interim agreement in force since July 22, 2026. - 03.09.2026 Regulation #EAEU #Import #Duties #Trade agreements
EEC sets duty rates for EAEU-UAE partnership deal, effective October 6
The Eurasian Economic Commission's Board approved by Decision No. 113 a list of goods and import duty rates for UAE-origin products under the EAEU-UAE economic partnership agreement, taking effect on October 6, 2026. Importers should check their HS codes against the approved list and, if the goods fall under the listed precious metals, obtain the processing-obligation document from an authorized body before the new rates take effect on October 6, 2026. - 07.08.2026 Regulation #EAEU #Export #Trade agreements #Duties
EAEU-UAE trade deal cuts tariffs on 86% of tariff lines from October 6, 2026
The EAEU-UAE economic partnership agreement takes effect on October 6, 2026, granting preferential access on 86% of tariff lines that cover 98% of the bloc's exports to the Emirates. Exporters of agricultural, metallurgy, chemical and machinery goods should prepare origin documentation in advance to apply the reduced duty rates from the entry-into-force date. - 06.08.2026 Regulation #USA #Import #Duties #Trade agreements
US zeroes out Section 232 duty on UK patented pharma from July 31
The US Federal Register published a notice on August 4, 2026, cutting the Section 232 additional duty on UK-origin patented pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients (code 9903.04.63) from 10% to 0%, retroactive to July 31. Importers who paid the 10% rate on entries filed since July 31 should review their declarations and request a duty recalculation under the new rate. - 06.08.2026 Regulation #EAEU #Russia #Import #Trade agreements
Russia extends transition period for EAEU medical device registration
Russia's president signed Federal Law No. 288-FZ of August 4, 2026, ratifying a protocol that extends the transition period allowing medical devices to be registered under national rules of EAEU member states. Manufacturers and importers of medical devices should note the new deadlines: applications for registration under national rules must be filed by December 31, 2027, while re-registration and changes to registration files are allowed until December 31, 2028. - 31.07.2026 Trade & Markets #China #Export #Import #Statistics #Trade agreements
China's H1 2026 trade tops 25 trillion yuan for the first time, up 16.9%
China Customs reported on July 14 that first-half 2026 trade turnover exceeded 25 trillion yuan for the first time, with imports growing nearly twice as fast as exports. Electronics and EV exports led the acceleration. - 15.07.2026 Regulation #USA #Import #Duties #Trade agreements
US shelves aircraft and jet engine tariffs, gives partners 180 days
President Trump signed Proclamation 11040 following a Section 232 investigation into imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts, but declined to impose immediate tariffs. Commerce and USTR now have 180 days to negotiate with trading partners, with tariffs possible if talks fail.