RF Government has decided to extend the import duties on foreign cars even at 9 months, told reporters Industry and Trade Minister Viktor Khristenko.

The decision in respect of both new and used cars - to keep current order entry, - said the minister. According to him, such a decree has not yet signed, but it will happen soon.

duties on import of cars in Russia were raised in December 2008, this decision was one of the most important anti-crisis measures in Russia's automobile industry. In respect of vehicles not older than 3 years and whose value does not exceed 325 thousand rubles (excluding automobiles, the country of origin of which is Russia), import duty was increased from 48% to 54%.

According to the decree, from 7 to 5 years lowered the threshold for inclusion in the category of used cars. The size of the specific component of the fee (calculated in euros of the cost) will be from 3 to 5,7 euro per 1 cu. cm of the engine. Previously, the upper limit for used cars was 3 euros.

was also signed a resolution on increasing duties on the import of new and used cars and trucks entities. Import duty on passenger cars in operation for between 1 and 5 years were increased from an average of 25% to 30% of customs value with the proportional increase in the specific fee calculated in euros (per 1 cu. Cm of the engine). In addition, was reduced from 7 to 5 years term referring to the category of cars used.

current rates of import customs duties on used and new cars, imported by both physical and legal persons entered into force on 12 January. Rates were calculated for 9 months.