Overview
- The draft law, filed by the Finance Ministry on November 6, has been submitted to the government for consideration.
- Minpromtorg says the first stage would charge the fee on finished electronic products such as laptops, smartphones and lighting.
- Extension to components and modules would follow consultations and testing to avoid double taxation on parts and finished goods.
- Both importers and Russian manufacturers would pay in categories with a low share of domestic producers, with lists approved in stages.
- Rates would be set per product with a reported cap of up to 5,000 rubles for the most expensive items, with launch planned for September 1, 2026.