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Russian Federation

  • 1. Are laws and regulations published in official journal? (Art 1 TFA)

    Yes (In the state printing body and on its website - "Rossiyskaya Gazeta". https://rg.ru/. )

  • 2a. Is there an opportunity to comment on new regulations and changes to existing ones prior to implementation? (Art 2.1.1 TFA)

    Yes (This procedure is called "Regulatory Impact Assessment". It is available to any interested person, including a foreign person. https://regulation.gov.ru/ )

  • 2b. After the authorities have decided on new or changed regulations is there advance notice of the effective date (or a delayed effective date) to allow traders to make necessary changes and arrangements? (Art 2.1.2 TFA)

    Yes (There is always a deadline for the entry into force of the document. After the publication of the document and before its entry into force, the document cannot be changed. )

  • 3. Does Customs issue advance (pre-entry) rulings, binding on all Customs ports, on classification and valuation questions?

    Sometimes / Other (add remark) (According to the classification, no. According to the cost of goods - yes (this is information for official use) )

  • 4. Is there a public and regularly updated website available with

    • a. Laws and regulations? (Art 1 TFA)

      Yes

    • b. full description of all Customs procedures? (Art 2 TFA)

      Yes (Federal Law on Customs Regulation. )

    • c. access to appeal procedure? (Art 2 TFA)

      Yes (Administrative Regulations of the Federal Customs Service. )

    • d. all forms and documents required for import and export? (Art 2 TFA)

      Yes (Decisions of the Eurasian Economic Union. )

  • 5a. Are there other rules or procedures by Customs or any other government entity that in your experience restrict the operation of express delivery services in your country, such as:

    • a. Restrict the use of clearance procedures for express items by weight, quantity or value? (Art 7.8.2c TFA)

      Yes (The restrictions apply only to express cargo of individuals. )

    • b. Other? Please specify:

      (The procedure "Risk Management System" has been introduced by law. System profiles are information for official use and are not subject to publication. )

  • 5b. If the answer to Q5a-a is "yes", what is the

    • a. weight

      31 kg for individuals

    • b. quantity

      For individuals: within the limits of personal consumption. It is determined by the customs officer depending on the type of goods.

    • c. and/or value (local currency / USD)

      There are restrictions on the export of cash currency. From March 2, 2022, the export of cash currency of more than $ 10,000 (or equivalent) is prohibited.

  • 6. URL for Customs website

    www.customs.ru/en

  • 1a. Does Customs accept and process electronically the data required for release of shipments in advance of their actual arrival so that they can be released either prior to or immediately after arrival? (Art 7.1 TFA)

    Yes (There is a procedure for preliminary information and preliminary declaration. )

  • 1b. Can formalities for final clearance be completed through electronic means post-release?

    Yes

  • 2a. When are the following shipments typically released (WCO Immediate Release Guidelines)?

    • a. Letters and Documents (Cat. 1 of IRG)

      Other (add remark) (In general, for all categories of goods, the release of goods must be completed by the customs authority within 4 hours from the date of registration of the customs declaration )

    • b. Low-value non dutiable items (e.g de minimis) (Cat 2 of IRG)

      Other (add remark) (The release of goods must be completed no later than 1 business day following the day of registration of the customs declaration )

    • c. Low value dutiable items (Cat. 3 of IRG)

      Other (add remark) (The release of goods must be completed no later than 1 business day following the day of registration of the customs declaration )

    • d. High value dutiable items (Cat. 4 of IRG)

      Other (add remark) (The release of goods must be completed no later than 1 business day following the day of registration of the customs declaration )

  • 3. Is physical release of goods separate from clearance? (Will Customs release goods prior to completion of all formalities and final settlement of accounts?) (Art 7.3 TFA)

    Yes (The procedure is called - release before filing a customs declaration. )

  • 4. Is full-time (24/7) automated processing for the customs ports at which you operate available?

    No

  • 5a. Are the official working hours of the Customs office and personnel adapted to commercial needs and applied at local level? (RKC Std 3.1)

    Sometimes / Other (add remark) (On weekends and holidays, you can ask customs in writing to change the work schedule. )

  • 5b. Are there fees for Customs services during normal working hours?

    No

  • 5c. Does Customs and other agencies provide clearance services outside of the official office hours?

    No

    • and if so, is there a published set of fees?

      Not applicable

  • 5d. Will Customs provide dedicated clearance services away from the Customs office for a fee? (e.g. clearance at Express Consignment Facilities and Hubs)

    No

  • 6. For shipments arriving by air, does Customs inspect and release goods at the operator's facility or require their transfer to another facility? (Art 7.8.1a TFA)

    Other (add remark) (Customs performs its actions only in the customs control zones. The express carrier may have its own licensed temporary storage warehouse or use customs warehouse at the airport. )

  • 7a. Does Customs apply risk-management and risk-based selectivity to select items for documentary and/or physical examination? (Art 7.4 TFA)

    Yes

  • 7b. Does any other agency apply risk-management and risk-based selectivity to select items for documentary and/or physical examination? (Art 7.4 TFA)

    Yes (Phytosanitary control, sanitary and epidemiological control, veterinary control. )

  • 8a. Are there multiple inspections (inspections by agencies other than Customs)?

    Yes

  • 8b. Are they fully coordinated? (Art 8.1 TFA; RKC Std 3.35)

    No

  • 9a. Does the customs administration apply a de minimis regime that allows goods the value of which does not exceed a certain amount to be exempted from duties and taxes? (Art 7.8.2d TFA; RKC Std 4.13)

    Yes

  • 9b. If the answer above is "yes" what is that amount in local currency?

    (Phytosanitary control, sanitary and epidemiological control, veterinary control. )

    • What is the rough equivalent in USD?

      10 USD

  • 9c. Is de minimis based on intrinsic value (i. e. the cost of the goods without transport and insurance costs)?

    Yes

  • 9d. If the answer to 9a is "yes", are those goods subject to simplified procedures e.g. consolidated release/clearance or 'off manifest'? (Art 7.8.2a TFA)

    Yes (For legal entities: export up to 1000 Euros, import up to 200 Euros. For individuals - without restrictions. )

  • 10a. Does the customs administration apply an informal/simplified entry threshold that allows dutiable goods the value of which does not exceed a certain amount to be exempted from formal declaration procedures (WCO IRG Cat 3) e.g. as in the US for goods valued between $800 and $2500?

    No

  • 10b. If the answer above is "yes" what is that amount in local currency?

    • What is the rough equivalent in USD?

      Not applicable

  • 11a. Does Customs or any other agency require in connection with importation of goods that the importer provide any of the following items:

    • a. a consular invoice or a consular visa for a commercial invoice or other trade document (as evidence that particular goods are of a particular origin, or have arrived in a particular importing country, or have been applied to a particular end use)?

      Yes

    • b. a certificate from a pre-shipment inspection agency? (Art 10.5 TFA)

      No

    • c. a certificate of origin from a chamber of commerce or similar agency?

      Other (add remark) (Sometimes. If there is a preference for the payment of customs duties in the country of origin of the goods. )

  • 11b. Does Customs or any other agency accept electronic supporting documents? (Art 10.2 TFA)

    Yes

  • 11c. Does Customs or any other agency accept scanned copies of supporting documents?

    Other (add remark) (Sometimes)

  • 12. Is the express carrier allowed to clear import shipments on behalf of the consignee without having to use a third-party licensed customs broker? (RKC Std 8.1)

    Yes (Only in case the express carrier has a license of customs broker )

  • 13a. Are there processing fees for:

    • a. express clearance?

      Yes (For goods of legal entities, the customs value of which is less than 200 Euros is not. )

    • b. on-site Customs facilities?

      No

    • c. IT systems?

      No

    • d. electronic transmissions by number or volume?

      No

    • e. other?

  • 13b. Are these fees based on the value of the goods? (Art 6.2 (ii) TFA)

    Yes

  • 1a. Is there a limit on the time within which Customs is allowed to demand additional duties? (RKC Std 4.2)

    Yes

  • 1b. If the answer above is "yes", what is the time limit?

    3 years

  • 2a. May decisions of local Customs officials be appealed to a higher administrative level? (Art 4 TFA)

    Yes

  • 2b. May decisions of local Customs officials be appealed to an independent court? (Art 4 TFA)

    Yes

  • 2c. If the answer to either question 2a or 2b above is "yes" is there a time limit for filing such appeals?

    Yes (A complaint against the decision in the case of an administrative offense may be filed within ten days from the date of delivery or receipt of a copy of the decision. )

  • 2d. If the answer to question 2c is "yes" what is the time limit?

    Other/It depends (add remark) (10 days)

  • 2e. If the answer to either question 2a or 2b is "yes", is there a time limit to rule on such appeals? (Art 4.4 TFA)

    Yes (The complaint is considered by the head or an authorized official of the FCS of Russia within one month from the date of its receipt. Complaint filed not through the customs authority, decision, action (inaction) which is being appealed, is considered by a higher customs authority within two months from the date of its receipt. The specified time limits for consideration of the complaint may be extended, but not for more than one month. )

  • 2f. If yes, what is the time limit?

    Other (add remark) (The complaint is considered by the head or an authorized official of the FCS of Russia within one month from the date of its receipt. Complaint filed not through the customs authority, decision, action (inaction) which is being appealed, is considered by a higher customs authority within two months from the date of its receipt. The specified time limits for consideration of the complaint may be extended, but not for more than one month. )

  • 3. Does Customs regularly use valuation databases with reference prices or other arbitrary uplifts to invoice values? (WCO Guidelines on the use of valuation databases)

    Yes

  • 4a. In case of seizures of illicit items (e.g. IPR), does Customs or any other agency require the express carrier to store the seized goods at its own premises and cost?

    Yes (The express carrier's warehouse must have a separate fenced and designated "Place for seized cargo". )

  • 4b. If the answer to question 4a is "yes", how long is the period that the carrier is required to store the goods?

    Other (add remark) (No period defined for a storage of seized goods. But in 4 months from the date of receipt of the goods in the warehouse the owner of bonded warehouse can apply to Customs asking them to remove the goods from their area. )

  • 4c. If the answer to 4a is yes, does Customs take care of the final disposition of the goods...

    Yes

    • ...or is the express carrier required to destroy them?

      Yes

  • 1. Signatory to the Revised Kyoto Convention (Customs Reform)

    Yes

  • 1. TFA ratified?

    Yes

  • 2. Has the country set up a National Trade Facilitation Committee?

    Yes (Ministry of Economic Development. https://www.economy.gov.ru/ )

    • a. Who leads it?

    • b. Is the private sector part of it?

      Yes

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