Russia reclassifies beer, wines and vapes as “Strategic Goods”
Russia | The government has added light alcoholic beverages – including still and sparkling wines, beer, and ciders – along with electronic cigarettes, vape liquids, and nicotine salts to its list of strategically important goods, as was reported by The Moscow Times on 18 August. Under the updated Russian Criminal Code, individuals caught bringing these items across the Russian border or the Eurasian Economic Union without proper customs clearance face up to five years in prison if the shipment exceeds RUB 100,000 (USD 1100).
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