26 june 2026 — 12:25
Starting from July 1, the list of products subject to 10% preferential VAT on import and sale is being adjusted in Russia, Alta Soft reports. As of January 1, 2026, the total VAT rate has been increased to 22%, but the 10% rate has been retained for socially important goods, including children's goods.
Clarifications have been made to the list: dairy products with milk fat substitutes, spreads and vegetable cream mixtures are excluded from it ‑ they are taxed at a rate of 22%. Jellies, sauces, creams, puddings, mousses, pastes and souffles containing milk with a milk fat substitute are also excluded from the list (Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 03/10/2026 No. 252).
At the same time, the list is more detailed: it includes dry dairy products and canned food, freeze — dried dairy products and canned food, fermented freeze-dried products, as well as condensed canned milk with sugar — boiled and with flavoring components.