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The EEC expanded the lists of goods in the declaration — engines, tablets, excavators

Since May 30, the list of goods for which additional information must be indicated in the customs declaration has been expanded. The decision of the Board of the EEC No. 50 dated April 28 added dozens of new product items to Appendices No. 2 and No. 3 to the procedure for filling in the DT. Among them are internal combustion engines, excavators, tablets, washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves, lawn mowers and others. For importers, this means that starting from May 30, these goods must be dec

Customs and International Trade

SPOT from July 1: cargo from the EAEU will not enter Russia without a QR code

1,265 06.05

From July 1, 2026, the import of goods from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan by road will be possible only if there is a QR code of the SPOT system. The test mode has been running since April 6. Violations are being recorded, but the shipments are still being allowed through. Since July 1, the cargo without a QR code has been deployed right at the border.

Customs and International Trade

Starlink and satellite equipment: importation without a permit is prohibited for six months

149 06.05

The Russian government has banned the import of electronic devices for receiving and transmitting signals from foreign satellites without special permission. The restriction applies to dual—use equipment, including Starlink terminals and their analogues. The ban has been in effect for six months, and control is assigned to the Federal Customs Service and the FSB.

Customs and International Trade

Ozon and Wildberries stopped on Armenian goods — customs changed the rules

1,629 06.05

Since April 20, the rules of customs clearance for the import of goods from Armenia to Russia have been changed. Ozon hid the cards of Armenian sellers from Russian buyers, Wildberries demanded additional documents. Goods already stored in Russian warehouses are sold without restrictions — the problem concerns only new shipments across the border.

Marketplaces

The EEC has approved the form of correction of the declaration for e-commerce

1,124 30.04

The EEC Board approved the form for correcting the declaration for electronic commerce goods and the procedure for filling it out. The document completes the formation of the basic regulatory framework for customs clearance of cross-border online commerce in the EAEU. Market participants now have an official mechanism for correcting errors in declarations.

Customs and International Trade

EAEU expanded labeling for tea, coffee, toys, paint and construction materials

1,739 29.04

The EEC Council has expanded the list of goods subject to mandatory labeling on the territory of the EAEU. The list includes tea, coffee, cocoa, paint and varnish products, children's toys and building materials. Each country of the union will determine the launch date itself, but the EEC must be notified no later than six months before the introduction.

Customs and International Trade

Recycling in CS: paying at the old or new rate is a decision ahead

2,021 28.04

The Constitutional Court is considering a case that concerns each importer of equipment from the EAEU. The bottom line: the company imported agricultural machinery from Kazakhstan the day before the increase in the recycling rate, but submitted the calculation after. Customs demanded an additional payment at the new rate — the difference turned out to be fourfold. Now the court decides: at what point is it counted — by the date of importation or by the date of submission of documents?

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The FCS wants to see the country of origin and HS code in each product card.

427 28.04

The FCS proposed to require marketplaces to indicate the country of origin, HS code and customs declaration number in the cards of imported goods. The goal is to close gray imports through online platforms. For sellers of imported goods, this means a new level of transparency and responsibility for each card.

Marketplaces

Export newcomers have their benefits extended until 2029

511 26.04

The State Duma extended the mechanism of temporary periodic customs declaration for new participants of foreign economic activity until January 1, 2029. Previously, the moratorium was planned to be completed in 2027. Companies that are just entering export received two extra years to work under a simplified scheme.

Customs and International Trade

How to fill out the DT according to Decree No. 261: FCS instructions

1,643 25.04

The FCS explained how to properly fill out the customs declaration for goods imported during the transition period under Decree No. 261. We are talking about supplies from the EAEU countries before May 31, where labeling and proof of origin are allowed to be issued after importation.

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Customs Service explained how to fill out the DT according to Decree No. 261

477 25.04

The FCS clarified the procedure for filling out the declaration of goods for goods imported under Presidential Decree No. 261. This explanation is important for participants in foreign economic activity who use a transitional regime before launching a SPOT and arrange shipments with special import conditions.

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Customs Service softened the entry of businesses into the SPOT until June 1.

842 25.04

The FCS gave the business a transition corridor before launching the SPOT. From April 20 to May 31, 2026, companies will be able to complete deliveries from the EAEU countries that have already begun under a simplified procedure, eliminate violations and avoid sudden disruptions at the border.

Customs and International Trade

Importers were given a three-month VAT delay

988 22.04

An experiment has been launched in Russia that changes the procedure for paying VAT when importing goods from third countries. For some large importers, the tax can now be transferred later — after the release of the goods, without interest and with a delay of up to three months.

Customs and International Trade

The EAEU has launched online control of carriers between the countries

1,897 22.04

The EAEU countries are moving to a new level of cargo transportation control. Digital data exchange between customs and transport services has already started working and is changing the very mechanics of border crossing.

Cargo transportation

The Federal Customs Service introduces regulations for the departure of goods abroad

370 22.04

The Federal Customs Service is strengthening control over the export of goods outside Russia. The new document has a direct impact on carriers and exporters: border crossings may be restricted without meeting certain requirements.

Customs and International Trade

Russia and Belarus have agreed to finalize the SPOT together

410 21.04

Russia and Belarus are creating a joint working group to finalize the SPOT system. Minsk insists that the new requirements should not become a barrier to bilateral trade. This is an important signal for Russian importers of Belarusian goods: the system will adapt to the real turnover.

Customs and International Trade

Postponement of VAT on imports: the experiment started on April 20

1,074 21.04

Since April 20, Russia has launched an experiment to delay the payment of import VAT on imports from countries outside the EAEU. The payment can be postponed for three months— without interest. So far, participation is available only to large businesses, but the very appearance of the tool changes the logic of financing import transactions.

Customs and International Trade

Putin signed the law on SPOT: money in advance from June 1

2,028 21.04

The President signed a law on the SPOT system. Starting from June 1, importers from the EAEU countries are required to make a security payment before crossing the border. Cargo will not be allowed to enter Russia without a QR code. The business has less than a month and a half left to prepare.

Customs and International Trade

Customs charges additional duties for goods from the EAEU: the risk is up to 30%

633 21.04

Companies are increasingly receiving additional duties at increased rates on goods that were purchased in the EAEU countries, but which were originally produced in "unfriendly" jurisdictions. Previously, such deliveries often went without additional payment, based on the explanations of the Federal Customs Service. Now the business is laying down the risk of price spikes and delays in inspections.

Customs and International Trade

The Ministry of Finance demands to stop the experiment on customs value

1,850 17.04

The foreign economic activity community is discussing a letter from the Ministry of Finance on the immediate termination of the experiment, where customs accepted the declared value according to the transaction method, and control was transferred to the stage after the release of goods. If the decision is officially confirmed, importers will have to rebuild the issuance, preparation of documents and financial reserves for the return of stricter control "at the border."

Customs and International Trade

Articles

Why cargo may be delayed between the BRICS countries and how to avoid it

1,045 13.01

Shipping cargo from China to Russia is just the beginning. The real quest is to get it on time and without losses. Why can't Chinese banks skip your payment? What should I do if the customs decided to open each box in the rain? And why doesn't even insurance always save you from losses? This article examines the real, rather than theoretical, reasons why supply disruptions have become the norm, and what can be done about it in practice.

Cargo transportation

The Federal Customs Service, the Federal Tax Service and Currency Control: how Big Brother works in Russian Foreign economic Activity

1,727 31.08

Do you think there are still grey areas in the foreign economic activity? Those days are over. The Federal Customs Service, the Federal Tax Service and the currency control authorities (the Central Bank of the Russian Federation and authorized banks) now interact in real time to ensure control over foreign economic activity, tax administration and compliance with currency legislation.

Customs and International Trade

How to organize exports from Russia to Brazil: logistics and documents

2,084 25.07

A complete guide to exporting from Russia to Brazil. Logistics, routes, customs clearance and all necessary documents for the delivery of your goods.

Logistics, cargo