Russian government heeds calls to stop exports
30/07/2001
Appeals from leather footwear producers in Russia to their government to stop the alarming increase in exports of unprocessed leather have finally been heard. From 10th August 2001 the Russian Federation Government is to increase export duty for raw hides by Eur 500 ($440), applicable to leather, pigskins, horse hides and other raw materials. The amount is fixed rather than based on a percetage of the value of the product, doubling the price of some items.
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