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Country Customs Information
- Imports
- Exports
- Transiting Goods
- Prohibited / Restricted Goods
- References
View Russia Customs HS Code
Imports
General Import Guidelines
- The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
- Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
- Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Waybill, an Original Commercial Invoice, and a Packing List
- HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice. Where the HS Codes are not stated, Customs Authorities shall determine the proper HS Codes based on the goods and the stated description
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Import Duties and Fees
- The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to Russia
- Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
- The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into Russia is 18%
The following is a trade agreement with Russia that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
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Duties Exemption
A number of goods are exempted from customs duties and VAT. Below are some of the applied exemptions:
- Goods addressed to government or semi-government agencies
- Diplomatic goods
- Imports for non-dutiable authorities and organizations
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Imports Required Documents
General Imports
Import Declaration is processed in the event of goods being imported into Russia from other countries. The below documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Packing List (detailed)
Re-Export
Import Declaration is processed in the event of importing goods into Russia for purpose of re-exporting. The below documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Packing List (detailed)
Temporary Import - Exhibition / Repair and Return
Upon entry of goods into Russia on temporary basis for the purpose of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance, a deposit amount equivalent to customs duties and VAT has to be made for the benefit of Russia Customs Authorities. The deposit is refunded upon exporting the goods. If the goods are not being exported the deposit is forfeited. The below documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Packing List (detailed)
When completing your Commercial Invoice, we recommend that you abide by Aramex guidelines to ensure timely and efficient clearance Read More
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Exports
When exporting goods from Russia some documents and regulations will be applied before the exit of goods to the destination. Failure to submit required documents may delay goods when exporting
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Certain goods which are
listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if
exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Exporters need to include the
following documents with their goods:
Other documents that
could be required would depend on the specific requirements of the destinations. Aramex maintain a list of needed documents and customs information per country (please
select country name on this
page )
Important Notes
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Transiting Goods
To process Transiting Goods, the below documents are needed:
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Prohibited /
Restricted Goods
Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations
of Russia
In accordance to Aramex Shipping Policy, the following items are not acceptable
for transport by Aramex:
Some goods
require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into
Russia. Some
examples are shown below:
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References