EU decision on prohibitive duties on grain imports from Russia and Belarus entered into force

The EU Council’s decision to increase duties on imports of Russian and Belarusian grain products into the EU came into force today, on July 1, 2024.

It was adopted at the end of May this year. The aim is to introduce prohibitive duties on grain products imported from Russia and Belarus. Duties are also being raised on oilseeds and processed products.

The duty on milling wheat is 95 euros per ton, durum wheat – 148 euros, barley and rye – 93 euros, oilseeds, oils, meals and beet pulp – 50% of the customs value. These products also do not have access to EU tariff quotas.

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