Customs and Tariff Policy of Tsarism in Northern Azerbaijan During the Moderate Patronage Tariff Policy In Russia (1850-1877)

Abstract

: In the middle of the 19th century, reforms in the field of customs and tariffs were necessary for the development of capitalist relations and industry in the Russian Empire. In particular, the idea of gradually abandoning the protectionist policy appeared by making changes in the customs-tariff policy. Important customs and tariff reforms were implemented in Russia in the context of political and economic interests in 1850- 1877. After the military conquest of the South Caucasus by the Russian Empire the economic conquest of the territory commenced by the tsarist government. From the middle of the 19th century, the Russian Empire began to implement new customs-tariff policy and structural reforms in Azerbaijan. The article states the process of gradually abandoning the strict protectionism policy in the South Caucasus, starting from the end of the 1840s. The moderate protectionist tariff was applied to the Azerbaijani customs offices either late or with certain restrictions. Moreover, the implementation of the Russian moderate tariff policy in Transcaucasia, including Azerbaijan is studied.