The rates are increased for lumber with a moisture content of more than 22%, thickness and width of more than 10 cm.

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Russia increases export duties for lumber

Russia increases export duties for lumber

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Russian government has increased export duties for lumber with a moisture content of more than 22%, and a thickness and width of more than 10 cm.

From January 2 to December 31, 2022, the export duty for softwood lumber are set at 200 euros per cubic meter, and for oak, beech, ash are set from 250 to 370 euros per cubic meter.

Current rate for softwood and oak lumber is 10%, but not less than 13 and 15 euros per cubic meter, respectively, for beech and ash lumber is also 10%, but not less than 50 euros per cubic meter.