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Customs clearance

is the process that ensures the legal movement of goods across borders between countries, including the processing of necessary documents, payment of customs duties and taxes, and inspection of cargo in accordance with legal requirements.
Customs aspects that are important to consider:• International agreements and privileges: Many countries have free trade agreements (e.g. EU, CIS, EAEU) that may reduce customs duties or provide customs privileges.• Restrictions and prohibitions: It is important to know which goods are subject to restrictions or prohibitions on import/export (e.g. drugs, weapons, cultural property).• Delivery time and additional costs: Customs clearance can take several days, and it is worth considering the possible costs of storing the goods at customs (if the cargo is detained).

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1. Preparation of documentsFor customs clearance, it is necessary to prepare a package of documents, which may include:• Consignment note (CMR) - the main document for international transportation.• Commercial invoice - a detailed description of the goods, their cost, terms of delivery.• Packing list - a description of the packaging, the number of units of the goods.• Sales contract - an agreement between the seller and the buyer, on the basis of which the delivery is made.• Certificates of origin - confirmation of the country of manufacture of the goods.• Licenses and permits - for the import or export of certain goods (for example, for licensed goods, such as alcohol, drugs, weapons).• Declaration of conformity - for goods subject to certification (for example, technical equipment or medical products).2. Calculation of customs duties and taxesEach good moved across the customs border is subject to customs duties and taxes. These can be:• Customs duty — a tax on the import or export of goods.• VAT (value added tax) — on certain categories of goods.• Excise duties — on alcohol, tobacco products, fuel, etc.• Customs clearance fees — administrative fees for customs services.The amount of customs duties depends on:• the value of the goods,• its category (for example, food products may have different customs duty rates than equipment),• the country of origin of the goods (the presence of international free trade agreements or preferences is taken into account).3. Declaration of goods• A customs declaration is the main document submitted to customs authorities for the clearance of goods. It includes information on:o the quantity and value of the goods,o the country of origin,o the customs regime (import, export, transit, etc.).A customs declaration can be submitted electronically, if permitted by the country.4. Checking and inspection• Physical inspection of the cargo: Customs authorities may carry out control using X-ray machines or even conduct a customs inspection of the goods.• Laboratory tests: Laboratory control may be required for some goods, such as food or medicines.5. Release of goodsAfter completing all customs clearance procedures and paying customs duties, the goods receive customs clearance, which allows them to be delivered to the buyer's warehouse or further sold.6. Customs transitIf the goods are moving through the territory of the country on their way to their final destination, they can be registered under customs transit, which allows the goods to be transported through the country without paying customs duties and without being detained at customs.

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