The recycling charge, previously levied only for wheeled vehicles (chassis)^[1], was extended to self-propelled vehicles and their trailers at the end of December 2015 under federal law^[2]. According to the new rules, recycling charge should now be paid not only for each wheeled vehicle (chassis), but also for self-propelled vehicles and their trailers. So now, all equipment imported into Russia or manufactured in Russia will be subject to recycling charge.

The government decree^[3], which entered into force on February 09, 2016, set out the rules for calculation, collection and payment of recycling charge for self-propelled vehicles and their trailers, as well as a list of types and categories of vehicles and trailers.

As for wheeled vehicles (chassis), the recycling charge is calculated by multiplying the basic rate and the rate provided for a specific item. The stamp affixed in self-propelled vehicle certificates upon payment of recycling charge serves as proof of payment.

[1] Federal law No. 392-FZ dated December 29, 2015 On Introduction of Amendments to Article 241 of Federal Law on Production and Consumption Waste

[2] Russian Government Decree N 1291 (as amended on 11.12.2015) On Recycling Charge on Wheeled Vehicles and Chassis and Introduction of Amendments to Certain Russian Government Regulations

[3] Russian Government Decree No. 81 dated 06.02.2016 On Recycling Charge on Self-Propelled Vehicles and/or Trailers and Introduction of Amendments to Certain Russian Government Regulations