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Russia Lists New Approved Points Of Entry For Meat Imports

On Nov. 17, the Russian Customs Service published a new list of approved points of entry for importing meat. This decision will be effective 90 days from its date of publication. Several strategic customs points have been removed from the list, including in the Far East, the ports of Vladivostok, Nakhodka and Magadan and in the North West region, the Baltic customs office for the port of St. Petersburg. The Baltic Customs office handles between 50,000 and 70,000 metric tons per month of frozen meat.

Russian officials explain this decision by a need to streamline the system and make it more efficient. Some consider that this decision is motivated by a willingness of the federal authorities to reinforce their control on the regions as well as to fight against corruption. Several people responsible for the Baltic Customs office have been replaced in the last few months. The reduction of options for importing meat in the Far East will increase the cost of imported meat products due to the need for trans-shipment from European Russia.

Russia

Russia Lists New Approved Points Of Entry For Meat Imports

On Nov. 17, the Russian Customs Service published a new list of approved points of entry for importing meat. This decision will be effective 90 days from its date of publication. Several strategic customs points have been removed from the list, including in the Far East, the ports of Vladivostok, Nakhodka and Magadan and in the North West region, the Baltic customs office for the port of St. Petersburg. The Baltic Customs office handles between 50,000 and 70,000 metric tons per month of frozen meat.

Russian officials explain this decision by a need to streamline the system and make it more efficient. Some consider that this decision is motivated by a willingness of the federal authorities to reinforce their control on the regions as well as to fight against corruption. Several people responsible for the Baltic Customs office have been replaced in the last few months. The reduction of options for importing meat in the Far East will increase the cost of imported meat products due to the need for trans-shipment from European Russia.