Russian government ratifies documents on Customs Union

The Presidium of the Russian Government on Friday ratified documents
required for implementation of the joint economic area of Russia,
Belarus and Kazakhstan starting from July 1st 2010, reports RIA
Novosti, citing the government's press service.
Several agreements with Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan were on the
agenda, regarding establishment of the Customs Union, reports RIA
Novosti.
Among the most important documents was an agreement on distribution of
custom duties, which came to 4.7% for Belarus, 7.33% for Kazakhstan
and 87.97% for Russia.