The Ministry of Industry and Trade informed about the rapid abolition of parallel imports mechanism

Russian manufacturers need to prepare for the fact that the parallel import mechanism, launched in May, which allows certain goods to be imported into Russia without the consent of the right holder, may soon be canceled as soon as Russian analogues appear. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister - Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov, by noting that the launch of parallel imports was intended to balance the market and is a temporary solution.
According to the Interfax agency, the parallel import mechanism is currently in effect until the end of the year. At the same time, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of the Russian Federation, which has always supported this mechanism, declared the expediency of introducing parallel imports on a permanent basis.

Recall that the law on the legalization of parallel imports gives the right to import goods into the country without the permission of the copyright holder. We are talking about original products put into circulation abroad; the norm is valid only in 2022. Thus, Tesla, Land Rover, Jeep, Jaguar, Chrysler, Bentley, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Hummer cars, as well as Volvo, Hyundai, Nissan and Volkswagen engines are allowed to be imported into Russia under parallel imports. In early July, the Ministry of Industry and Trade adjusted the list of brands that are allowed to be imported into Russia through parallel imports. Now, according to the "gray" schemes, BMW cars can be delivered to the country.

As previously reported by "AUTOSTAT", parallel imports are gaining momentum in Russia, and even dealers began to import cars according to this scheme. Cars are imported through Kazakhstan, Belarus, Georgia, South Korea, the Emirates and a number of other countries. Imports are small in total, but they are on the way: for example, in June, 8271 cars were imported to Russia, excluding imports from the countries of the Customs Union.