HS Code:
This category pertains to specific articles and products originating from the Russian Federation as outlined in U.S. note 30(c) and the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 30(d) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). These products are subject to specific trade regulations and tariffs under U.S. law, often due to geopolitical considerations, trade agreements, or sanctions. The category may include a wide range of goods, such as raw materials, industrial products, or other commodities explicitly listed in the referenced subheadings. Due to the dynamic nature of U.S.-Russia trade relations, these products often face fluctuating tariff rates, import restrictions, or outright bans.
Total Trade Volume
USD 27.4 billion
Data from 2021
Source
U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Average Rate
Varies by subheading; often subject to Column 2 rates (non-MFN) under HTS, averaging around 35-50% ad valorem for certain goods
Highest Rate
Up to 100% or outright prohibition for specific products under sanctions (e.g., certain energy products or luxury goods as of 2022)
Lowest Rate
Not applicable for most products due to suspension of Most Favored Nation (MFN) status for Russia in 2022; previously around 2-5% for select goods
Significant decline in trade volume due to U.S. sanctions
Reduction in availability of Russian-origin goods in the U.S. market, increased costs for remaining imports due to higher tariffs, and shift to alternative suppliers
2022
Diversification of supply chains away from Russian products
U.S. importers seeking alternative sources for commodities like metals, fertilizers, and energy products previously sourced from Russia
2022-2023
In April 2022, the U.S. Congress passed and President Biden signed the Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act, revoking MFN status and imposing higher Column 2 tariff rates on Russian goods.
April 8, 2022
Significant increase in tariff costs for Russian-origin products, further discouraging imports.
Under Executive Order 14068, the U.S. imposed bans on the import of certain Russian products, including seafood, alcohol, and non-industrial diamonds, as part of sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict.
March 11, 2022
Complete halt of trade in banned categories, affecting specific industries and redirecting supply chains to other countries.
The U.S. banned imports of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal under Executive Order 14066, significantly impacting trade volumes in energy-related subheadings.
March 8, 2022
Major reduction in trade volume for energy products, prompting U.S. buyers to seek alternative suppliers globally.