The Customs Code of the Russian Federation, Article 281 establishes the rules for the import of goods from abroad. The members of the customs union have the possibility of simplified control over the import of goods. Since Ukraine is not a member of this union, the import of goods is carried out on a general basis.
Instructions
Step 1
Read in advance the general provisions for the importation of goods into the territory of Russia. Study the list of goods prohibited for import. If such are in your luggage, they will immediately be required to be sent back to Ukraine. You will return the goods yourself at your own expense. If you import goods that require additional state control, then customs clearance will be completed only after such a check.
Step 2
At the customs post of Russia, write an application (fill in the declaration) for verification, indicating a detailed list of goods imported from the territory of Ukraine. Based on the list provided, customs officials will determine the purpose of your goods. The customs officer has the right, at his discretion, to determine whether a particular product will be used in everyday life. If the product cannot be used at home, it will be considered purchased for commercial purposes, which means that you will pay customs duty.
Step 3
Submit documents confirming the origin of the imported goods from Ukraine, if you are importing goods for commercial purposes. The luggage of goods may contain goods produced outside of Ukraine, as well as goods from other manufacturers. Goods manufactured in the CIS countries (Ukraine uses this procedure) are not subject to duty, but only value added tax (VAT) in the amount of 18%. For goods of non-Ukrainian origin, you will have to pay both duty and VAT on a general basis.
Step 4
If you are importing goods for personal use (except for vehicles), then its value should not exceed 65,000 rubles, and the weight of your luggage should not exceed 35 kg. In this case, you do not need to pay customs duty. But if your baggage costs more than 65 thousand rubles (but not more than 650,000 rubles), and exceeds 35 kg in weight (but not more than 200 kg), the cargo is payable at the rate of 30% of the total value of the goods specified in the declaration. In any case, collect and keep receipts from Ukrainian sellers.
