Interfax: excise tax on tobacco in Russia may grow by 6.5% in 2027

In 2027, the excise tax on tobacco may grow by 6.5% compared to 2026 and amount to 5.5 thousand rubles per 1 kg. In 2028, it will increase to 5.7 thousand rubles, in 2029 - to 5.9 thousand rubles. About it reports “Interfax” with reference to a source familiar with the draft amendments to the Tax code.

The excise tax on cigarettes and cigarettes will increase by 6.5% in 2027. The draft amendments propose to set it at the level of 3,5 thousand rubles. for 1 thousand pieces plus 18% of the estimated cost, calculated based on the maximum retail price, but not less than 4.7 thousand rubles. In 2028, the tax can be set at the level of 3.6 thousand rubles. for 1 thousand pieces plus 18%, but not less than 4.9 thousand rubles. For 2029 - 3.7 thousand rubles. plus 18%, but not less than 5.1 thousand rubles.

By 6.5% in 2027, the excise tax on cigars may also increase: from 351 rubles in 2026 to 374 rubles. In 2028, it will be 389 rubles, in 2029 - 405 rubles. Cigarillas in 2027 can impose an excise tax of 5.3 thousand rubles. for 1 thousand pieces (+ 6.5% by 2026), in 2028 - 5.5 thousand rubles, in 2029 - 5.7 thousand rubles.

The excise tax on heating tobacco can be set at 11.6 thousand rubles per 1 kg (+ 6.5% by 2026). It can rise to 12 thousand rubles in 2028 and up to 12.6 thousand rubles in 2029. The tax on liquids for electronic evaporators can be 52 rubles per 1 ml (+6.1% by 2026) in 2027, 54 rubles in 2028, 56 rubles in 2029.