Market Access Issues

• Import regulations, standards, and certifications required in Russia. (For Chemicals mention HS code and name of regulation with difficulty)

• Customs clearance or documentation challenges.

• Any specific barriers faced (tariffs, non-tariff barriers, sanctions-related restrictions).

Logistics & Payments

• Shipping routes and freight issues in reaching Russia.

• Difficulties in payment settlements (e.g., currency, banking, sanctions).

• Any exorbitant charges charged by Banks for India Russia trade  (Mention the name of bank and charges)

• BRC issue (Bank difficulty in releasing BRC) etc. (Why banks are reluctant to release BRC?)  

Opportunities

• Important product segments for export expansion. (Mention HS code, name of product and downstream use)

• Possibility of joint ventures, warehousing, or local distribution partnerships where members need actual government support.

Support Required

• Suggestions for government/embassy to boost exports. (Doable)

• Any specific policy interventions from Indian Department side which is practical.