A draft Government decree enabling Russia to impose export restrictions, including export bans, on hides and skins (HS codes 4101, 4103, 4104 11, and 4104 19) was posted on the Russian Government website for public review at http://regulation.gov.ru/. Interested U.S. parties are encouraged to share their comments and/or concerns with USDA at AgMoscow@fas.usda.gov by December 4, 2013.
As of the date of publication of this report, FAS/Moscow does not believe this measure has been notified to the World Trade Organization.
