Under the current sanctions, customs procedures have undergone significant changes. These changes have affected various aspects of both the import of goods and in generaltransportation from abroad to the country. This article examines the key innovations in customs procedures and their impact on participants in foreign economic activity (FEA).
The main changes in customs clearance
Strengthening control over promotional items
- The introduction of additional checks for goods from countries that support sanctions.
- Expanding the list of products subject to enhanced customs control.
- Implementation of a product traceability system to prevent the import of sanctioned products through third countries.
Digitalization of customs procedures
- Transition to electronic cargo declaration.
- Implementation of the system of automatic registration and issuance of declarations.
- Development of technology for remote release of goods.
Changes in currency control
- Simplification of procedures for transactions in national currencies.
- Tightening control over transactions in US dollars and euros.
- Introduction of new reporting forms for foreign trade participants.
New documentation requirements
Additional documents to confirm the origin of the goods
- Certificates of Origin with extended information.
- Manufacturer's declaration of the illegal nature of the goods.
- Documents confirming the route of delivery of the goods.
Changes in the registration of the customs declaration
- New codes of the commodity nomenclature of foreign economic activity (HS).
- Additional columns for specifying information about sanctions risks.
- Requirements for a more detailed description of the cargo.
Features of customs clearance for various types of transport
Sea transportation
- Introduction of preliminary cargo information.
- Strengthening control at seaports.
- New procedures for transit cargo.
Road transport
- Implementation of an electronic queue system at the borders.
- Stricter requirements for carriers from countries that support sanctions.
- Simplified procedures for carriers from the EAEU countries.
Railway transportation
- Development of electronic document management.
- Implementation of the "smart container" technology for cargo tracking.
- Optimization of procedures at border railway crossings.
New mechanisms of customs regulation
Risk management system
- Introduction of new risk profiles for promotional products.
- Automating the process of identifying potential violations.
- Differentiated approach to foreign trade participants based on their business reputation.
Customs post-control
- Strengthening checks after the release of goods.
- Expanding the powers of customs authorities during post-control.
- Increasing the time of inspections for certain categories of goods.
New customs rules introduced under sanctions have significantly complicated the process of importing goods into the Russian Federation. However, they also contributed to the acceleration of digitalization of customs processes and increased control efficiency. Participants in foreign economic activity are advised to carefully study the new requirements and, if necessary, seek advice from customs brokers and lawyers specializing in foreign economic activity. Adaptation to new conditions requires time and resources, but in the long term it will optimize the processes of international trade in the new realities.
