 | RUSSIA |
CUSTOMER MUST BE IN RUSSIA PRIOR TO ARRIVAL OF SHIPMENT.
Note: It cannot be overstated how important it is that all the
below documentation is prepared
and received by the destination agent before the shipment arrives in Russia. Should proper
documentation need to be collected after the shipment has arrived, extra charges
and delays are
unavoidable.
(I) SURFACE SHIPMENTS
|
CUSTOMER TYPE |
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED |
IMPORT DUTY |
REMARKS |
|
Diplomats (possessing a diplomatic card) |
- Copy of the diplomatic card;
- Application for import from the embassy (sample will be provided by
the destination agent).
|
Household items can be imported into Russia duty-free. |
The customer has to arrive in Russia to obtain the diplomatic card.
This process can take up to four weeks to complete.
Embassy workers that do not have the diplomatic card are treated by
Russian customs as non-diplomats. |
|
Foreign Journalists accredited with the Russian Ministry of Foreign
Affairs |
- Copy of the journalists card;
- Copy of the first page of the customers passport;
- Copy of the customers Russian multi-entry visa;
- Russian Notarized Power of Attorney (sample will be provided by the
destination agent);
- Application for import from the employer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
- Application for import from the customer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
- Russian customs application form # 2 (sample will be provided by the
destination agent).
|
Household goods can be imported into Russia duty-free under the
temporary regime. |
The customer has to arrive in Russia to obtain the journalists card.
This process can take up to four weeks to complete.
The customer must complete a separate TD-10 customs form for his or her
shipment, specifying the number of pieces in the appropriate box. The
completed form has to be signed and stamped by a Russian customs officer
at the border (see Appendix for a sample of the TD-10 customs form).
The temporary import permit will be issued for the duration of the
customers visa. The customer will need to extend the permit every time
he or she is issued a new visa.
Customs can levy a large fine on a person if his or her temporary
permits falls overdue. |
|
Foreign Nationals possessing a personal accreditation card |
- Copy of the accreditation card;
- Copy of the first page of the customers passport;
- Copy of the customers Russian multi-entry visa;
- Russian Notarized Power of Attorney (sample will be provided by the
destination agent);
- Application for import from the employer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
- Application for import from the customer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
- Russian customs application form # 2 (sample will be provided by the
destination agent).
|
Durable goods, e.g. furniture, household electronics, clothes,
kitchenware, books etc., can be imported into Russia duty-free under the
temporary regime.
Other items, e.g. foodstuffs, detergents etc. are subject to import
duty. |
The customer has to arrive in Russia to obtain the accreditation card.
This process can take up to three months to complete.
The customer must complete a separate TD-10 customs form for his or her
shipment, specifying the number of pieces in the appropriate box. The
completed form has to be signed and stamped by a Russian customs officer
at the border (see Appendix for a sample of the TD-10 customs form).
The temporary import permit will be issued for the duration of the
customers visa. The customer will need to extend the permit every time
he or she is issued a new visa.
Customs can levy a large fine on a person if his or her temporary
permits falls overdue.
Russian customs have the right to inspect the entire contents of the
customers shipment, which can result in extra terminal handling and
storage charges because the shipment will have to be unloaded into bonded
storage. |
|
Foreign Nationals not possessing a personal accreditation card |
- Copy of the first page of the customers passport;
- Copy of the customers Russian multi-entry visa;
- Russian Notarized Power of Attorney (sample will be provided by the
destination agent);
- Application for import from the employer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
- Application for import from the customer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
- Russian customs application form # 2 (sample will be provided by the
destination agent).
|
All items are subject to import duty. |
The customer must complete a separate TD-10 customs form for his or her
shipment, specifying the number of pieces in the appropriate box. The
completed form has to be signed and stamped by a Russian customs officer
at the border (see Appendix for a sample of the TD-10 customs form).
Russian customs have the right to inspect the entire contents of the
customers shipment, which can result in extra terminal handling and
storage charges because the shipment will have to be unloaded into bonded
storage. |
|
Russian Citizens qualifying for duty-free import |
- Copy of the customers passport (pages containing the customers
photograph and entry/exit customs stamps);
- Copy of the customers internal Russian passport;
- Copy of the customers foreign visa;
- Russian Notarized Power of Attorney (sample will be provided by the
destination agent);
- Application for import from the employer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
- Application for import from the customer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
- Russian customs application form # 2 (sample will be provided by the
destination agent).
|
The customer can import the first US$ 5000.00 worth of used household
goods duty-free.
The remaining items are subject to import duty. |
In order to qualify for duty-free import, the customer must meet the
following criteria:
- The customer must prove that his or her continuous period of
living outside Russia exceeds six months. Russian customs will check
border stamps in the customers passport to see whether he or she
came to Russia in the past six months, which would disqualify the
latter from duty-free import;
- The customer must complete a separate TD-10 customs form for his or
her shipment, specifying the number of pieces in the appropriate box.
The completed form has to be signed and stamped by a Russian customs
officer at the border (see Appendix for a sample of the TD-10 customs
form).
Failure to comply with either of the above requirements will disqualify
the customer from duty-free import.
Russian customs require that the the destination agent customs broker
show them the customers original passport.
In order to ensure the declared value of the customers shipment is
correct, Russian customs have the right to inspect the entire contents of
the customers shipment, which can result in extra terminal handling and
storage charges because the shipment will have to be unloaded into bonded
storage. Besides, the shipment value can be re-assessed following the
customs inspection. |
|
Russian Citizens not qualifying for duty-free import |
- Copy of the customers passport (pages containing the customers
photograph and entry/exit customs stamps);
- Copy of the customers internal Russian passport;
- Copy of the customers foreign visa;
- Russian Notarized Power of Attorney (sample will be provided by the
destination agent);
- Application for import from the employer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
- Application for import from the customer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
- Russian customs application form # 2 (sample will be provided by the
destination agent).
|
All items are subject to import duty. |
The customer must complete a separate TD-10 customs form for his or her
shipment, specifying the number of pieces in the appropriate box. The
completed form has to be signed and stamped by a Russian customs officer
at the border (see Appendix for a sample of the TD-10 customs form). |
All import customs documents need to be filled out in Russian
and will be provided by the destination agent when the customer arrives in
Russia. The customer does not need to have the customs documents at origin.
(II) AIRFREIGHT SHIPMENTS
|
CUSTOMER TYPE |
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED |
IMPORT DUTY |
REMARKS |
|
Diplomats (possessing a diplomatic card) |
- Copy of the diplomatic card;
- Application for import from the embassy (sample will be provided by
the destination agent).
|
Household items can be imported into Russia duty-free. |
The customer has to arrive in Russia to obtain a diplomatic card. This
process can take up to four weeks to complete.
Embassy workers that do not have the diplomatic card are treated by
Russian customs as non-diplomats. |
|
Foreign Journalists accredited with the Russian Ministry of Foreign
Affairs |
- Copy of the journalists card;
- Copy of the first page of the customers passport;
- Copy of the customers Russian multi-entry visa;
- Russian Notarized Power of Attorney (sample will be provided by the
destination agent); the customer will also need to make on notarized
copy of the power of attorney;
- Application for import from the employer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
|
Household goods can be imported into Russia under the temporary regime
duty-free. |
The customer has to arrive in Russia to obtain a journalists card.
This process can take up to four weeks to complete.
Russian customs at the airport require that the the destination agent
customs broker show them the customers original Russian visa and
journalist card.
The customers Russian visa must state that he or she is a foreign
correspondent.
The customer must complete a separate TD-10 customs form for his or her
shipment, specifying the number of pieces in the appropriate box. The
completed form has to be signed and stamped by a Russian customs officer
at the border (see Appendix for a sample of the TD-10 customs form).
The temporary import permit will be issued for the duration of the
customers visa. The customer will need to extend the permit every time
he or she is issued a new visa.
Customs can levy a large fine on a person if his or her temporary
permits falls overdue. |
|
Foreign Nationals possessing a personal accreditation card |
- Copy of the accreditation card;
- Copy of the first page of the customers passport;
- Copy of the customers Russian multi-entry visa;
- Russian Notarized Power of Attorney (sample will be provided by the
destination agent); the customer will also need to make on notarized
copy of the power of attorney;
- Application for import from the employer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
|
"Long-life" items, e.g. furniture, household electronics,
clothes, kitchenware, books etc., can be imported into Russian under the
temporary regime.
Other items, e.g. foodstuffs, detergents etc. are subject to import
duty. |
The customer has to arrive in Russia to obtain an accreditation card.
This process can take up to three months to complete.
Russian customs at the airport require that the the destination agent
customs broker show them the customers original Russian visa and
accreditation card.
The inviting party in the customers Russian visa must be the
employers accredited office in Russia. Tourist visas and visas from
issued by third parties cannot qualify the customer for the duty-free
import of his or her shipment.
The customer must complete a separate TD-10 customs form for his or her
shipment, specifying the number of pieces in the appropriate box. The
completed form has to be signed and stamped by a Russian customs officer
at the border (see Appendix for a sample of the TD-10 customs form).
The temporary import permit will be issued for the duration of the
customers visa. The customer will need to extend the permit every time
he or she is issued a new visa.
Customs can levy a large fine on a person if his or her temporary
permits falls overdue.
Russian customs have the right to inspect the entire contents of the
customers shipment, which can result in extra terminal handling and
storage charges because the shipment will have to be unloaded into bonded
storage. |
|
Foreign Nationals not possessing a personal accreditation card |
- Copy of the first page of the customers passport;
- Copy of the customers Russian multi-entry visa;
- Russian Notarized Power of Attorney (sample will be provided by the
destination agent); the customer will also need to make on notarized
copy of the power of attorney;
- Application for import from the employer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
|
All items are subject to import duty. |
The customer must complete a separate TD-10 customs form for his or her
shipment, specifying the number of pieces in the appropriate box. The
completed form has to be signed and stamped by a Russian customs officer
at the border (see Appendix for a sample of the TD-10 customs form).
Russian customs have the right to inspect the entire contents of the
customers shipment. |
|
Russian Citizens qualifying for duty-free import |
- Copy of the customers passport (pages containing the customers
photograph and entry/exit customs stamps);
- Copy of the customers internal Russian passport;
- Copy of the customers foreign visa.
- Russian Notarized Power of Attorney (sample will be provided by the
destination agent); the customer will also need to make on notarized
copy of the power of attorney;
- Application for import from the employer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);
|
The customer can import the first US$ 5000.00 worth of used household
goods duty-free.
The remaining items are subject to import duty. |
In order to qualify for duty-free import, the customer must meet the
following criteria:
- The customer must prove that his or her continuous period of
living outside Russia exceeds six months. Russian customs will check
border stamps in the customers passport to see whether he or she
came to Russia in the past six months, which would disqualify the
latter from duty-free import;
- The customer must complete a separate TD-10 customs form for his or
her shipment, specifying the number of pieces in the appropriate box.
The completed form has to be signed and stamped by a Russian customs
officer at the border (see Appendix for a sample of the TD-10 customs
form).
Failure to comply with either of the above requirements will disqualify
the customer from duty-free import.
Russian customs at the airport require that the the destination agent
customs broker show them the customers original passport.
In order to ensure the declared value of the customers shipment is
correct, Russian customs have the right to inspect the entire contents of
the customers shipment. The shipment value can be re-assessed following
the customs inspection. |
|
Russian Citizens not qualifying for duty-free import |
- Copy of the customers passport (pages containing the customers
photograph and entry/exit customs stamps);
- Copy of the customers internal Russian passport;
- Copy of the customers foreign visa.
- Russian Notarized Power of Attorney (sample will be provided by the
destination agent); the customer will also need to make on notarized
copy of the power of attorney;
- Application for import from the employer (sample will be provided by
the destination agent);.
|
All items are subject to import duty. |
The customer must complete a separate TD-10 customs form for his or her
shipment, specifying the number of pieces in the appropriate box. The
completed form has to be signed and stamped by a Russian customs officer
at the border (see Appendix for a sample of the TD-10 customs form). |
All import customs documents need to be filled out in Russian
and will be supplied by the destination agent when the customer arrives in
Russia. The customer does not need to have the customs documents at origin.
NB: the application for import from the Embassy or
the Employer and the Notarized Power of Attorney (non-diplomatic customers only)
must specify the following information:
- Airway bill number;
- Shipment weight;
- Number of pieces;
With this in mind, the customer has to be in Moscow when his
or her shipment is flown into Russia. As soon as the airway bill is issued, it
should be sent to the destination agent by fax. We will then forward the
necessary information to the customer so he or she can prepare the application
for import and sign the notarized power of attorney.
Consignment Instructions:
Sender:
Shippers
Name
c/o
Moving Company
Consignee:
Shippers
Name
Shippers
Address in Moscow
Notify party: the destination agent (telephone number)
In case of non-diplomatic shipments qualifying for duty-free
import, the sending agent needs to adhere to the above consignment instructions
without fail. Russian customs will not allow the duty-free import of the
customers shipment if the customer is not declared as the sender and the
consignee in the AWB.
(III) IMPORT DUTY
|
First 200 kg of chargeable weight |
4.00 Euro per kg
Subtotal is exempt from Russian VAT. |
|
Remaining Weight |
The import duty rate varies between 1 and 2 Euro per kg
depending on the contents of the shipment.
Subtotal is subject to Russian VAT (20%). |
Import duty estimate:
in order to estimate import duty amount, the Moscow office needs to receive a
copy of the shipment inventory and know the exact shipment weight.
Payment method: the destination agent can prepay the
import duty on the customers behalf in most cases. The booking agent needs to
confirm the party responsible for the import duty prior to final delivery.
(IV) ARTWORK REGISTRATION
Certain items are classed as "items of cultural
value" by Russian customs and are necessary to register for import. These
items include:
- Paintings;
- Hand-made carpets;
- Musical instruments (except for electrical ones);
- Samovars (except for electrical ones);
- Icons;
- Collectibles (stamps, postcards, coins etc.);
- Any items over 50 years old.
In order to register the customers artwork, the
destination agent requires two color photographs of each item and a list
specifying the following information:
- Item name and description;
- Date and place of manufacture;
- Date and place of purchase;
- Dimensions (paintings and carpets only).
The above documentation needs to be sent to the destination
agent before the shipment arrives in Russia. If the customer has such
items, they should consult with the destination agent to ensure documentation is
completed correctly.
(V) MOTOR VEHICLES
Diplomats may import a vehicle duty free. Non-diplomats
must pay import duties when importing a vehicle. For specific requirements
regarding importation of vehicles, please contact the destination agent office.
TD-10 Customs Form
IMPORTANT:
TD-10 form needs to be completed by all non-diplomatic
customers.
A separate TD-10 customs form has to be filled out prior to
the customers arrival in Russia.
When passing Russian customs at the airport, the customer has
to proceed to RED CHANNEL. The customer needs to ask the Russian Customs officer
to sign and stamp the TD-10 form.
Customer must have a copy of the shipment inventory handy
when he or she passes the Russian customs checkpoint at the airport of entry.
Russian customs can ask to see the shipment inventory before approving the
customs TD-10 form.
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country. |
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