The EurAsian Economic Commission has proposed to set increased import duties for some types of dairy products imported into the Customs Union, on a permanent basis.
Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan have increased import duties for butter, cottage cheese, some types of cheeses and other dairy products from 15% to 18,3%. These duties are to remain in force until 30 June 2013 (inclusive).
This measure has been introduced because of an increase in the volume of imported dairy products.