The Australian Government has extended the additional duty on goods that are the produce or manufacture of the Russian Federation (Russia) or Belarus for twenty four months to 24 October 2025.
The measure is temporary and the extension is a response to Russia’s continued illegal invasion of Ukraine and the continued support provided by Belarus for this invasion. The measure is necessary for the protection of Australia’s essential security interests. Russia’s actions, supported by Belarus, are a gross violation of international law, including the Charter of the United Nations. They violate Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and undermine the rules-based international order. Australia is committed to upholding these principles, which are essential to international, regional and domestic stability and security.
The removal of Most Favored Nation (MFN) treatment previously accorded to goods imported from Russia and the increase in duty is in line with the increases imposed and maintained by the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Canada.
Attachments:ACN 2023_42 – Further extension of the additional customs duty on Russian and Belarusian goods