FAQ: What are the requirements for importing goods into Russia?
Registration and legal requirements
Documentation and certification
Imported products must comply with the technical regulations of the Customs Union or relevant national standards. Depending on product category, a certificate of conformity, a declaration of conformity, or state registration (for cosmetics, dietary supplements, and children's products) may be required. Products of animal or plant origin require veterinary or phytosanitary certificates.
In addition to certification, the basic import documentation package includes an international trade contract detailing delivery terms, an invoice (commercial invoice) specifying the value and quantity of goods alongside the details of the parties involved, waybills, and packing lists showing cargo parameters (weight, volume, etc.).
Customs duties and taxes
All imported goods are subject to customs duties. The main types include:
Duty rates can be identified using the EAEU FEACN classifier.