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It happens that travelers go to an unfamiliar country in search of adventure and find it already when crossing the border. Moreover, in some countries, items that we are used to using at home are prohibited. Some novice smugglers manage to get them through customs, but no one knows if airport officials might want to check your luggage.

Gum in Singapore

Singapore has banned the import of chewing gum for over 20 years. So local authorities are fighting for the cleanliness of local streets: because of the hot climate, spit out chewing gum cannot be removed from the sidewalk. Also, discarded rubber bands got stuck in the doors of the subway, hindering the operation of electric trains. Violation is punishable by a fine of SGD 500. Today, chewing gum can only be purchased at local pharmacies, showing a prescription from a doctor.
Some tourists manage to carry gum, as well as cigarettes banned in Singapore (you need to pay a fee for them). But we do not recommend joking with the laws of this country - if you are caught on the street, you will have to explain yourself to the police.

Telephone in Indonesia

Indonesian customs rules, along with weapons, drugs and explosives, prohibit the transport of cordless phones. Equipment may be confiscated without special permission. Another oddity: printed publications in Chinese will also be confiscated, and all books, cassettes and disks will be given for information verification.
This is not about mobile phones, but about those devices that we use at home.

Contraceptives in the Philippines

In the Philippines, abortion is illegal. Tourists who are accustomed to carrying a first-aid kit with them on a trip should be prepared to check it for the content of medicines for abortion. Components for the manufacture of such funds will also be confiscated. Take with you only what you really need and to which you can attach a conclusion from a doctor.
By the way, many sedatives and painkillers cannot be imported into the UAE, for example, valocordin, Corvalol, Pentalgin, Imodium, Sedalgin, Nurofen, Solpadein, etc.

Camouflage in Barbados

In Russia, even on a pretty girl, you can see clothes of spotted camouflage coloring, and in Barbados, wearing camouflage is strictly prohibited. In the Caribbean, this is the prerogative of the military, and the authorities value their reputation. Therefore, tourists in clothes of such colors will be offered to change clothes and say goodbye to "false combat" vestments.
Camouflage in Barbados will cause, first of all, the surprise of local residents. They sincerely do not understand how ordinary people in Europe can wear such clothes.

Carbonated water in Nigeria

Those who wish to smuggle a bottle of mineral water across the border in Nigeria will acquire the status of smugglers and receive a large fine or even imprisonment for six months. It is forbidden to import any carbonated drinks into this country, as well as seemingly harmless items such as mosquito nets and fabrics.
Beer, fruits and vegetables have also been included in the list of prohibited goods in Nigeria.

Electrical appliances in Cuba

When going to Cuba, do not put a travel iron in your suitcase, it can be confiscated at the border. The ban also applies to other electrical appliances: an electric frying pan, a toaster, a kettle, a stove, a water heater, and so on.
In some cases, it is possible to import equipment of a certain power, but it is impossible to understand all the subtleties - which is what Cuban customs officers use.

Kinder Surprise in the USA

In 2010, there were about 1,700 incidents related to the ill-fated chocolate eggs in the United States. This was the reason for the ban not only on the wholesale import of kinder surprises, but also on a single one. The measure was explained by the fact that inside the eggs there are “non-edible components”, which can be dangerous for a small child. Possible import fine is $300.
The title of one of the online publications about this is curious: "American customs officers tear off children's eggs." But the ban is really serious.

New clothes in Malaysia

It's better for fashionistas to stay away from Malaysia. Importing more than one unworn pair of shoes and three pieces of new clothing into the country is strictly prohibited by law. If, by some miracle, T-shirts with printed quotes from the Koran turn up in your suitcase, they will also not cross the border of this multicultural country. They don’t joke with such things here, as well as with weapons: you can’t even bring in a toy.
The ban exists so that the tourist buys more in Malaysia itself. There are restrictions on the import and export of goods for a certain amount in many countries.

Musical instruments in New Zealand

Surprisingly, it is unlikely that you will be able to bring your favorite guitar or flute to a friend in New Zealand. The exception will be those cases when the tourist undertakes to take the musical instrument back. The attention of local customs officers will also be attracted by various vehicles on wheels: bicycles, strollers and even children's toys on wheels.
The issue of musical instruments is very relevant, since in New Zealand, as in neighboring Australia, much attention is paid to the quality of music - there are excellent recording studios here.

Spirits in Madagascar

The exotic island of the Indian Ocean Madagascar is known among seasoned travelers for its unique flora and fauna, as well as a strict ban on the import of perfumes. Perhaps this is due to the fact that Madagascar is rightfully considered the birthplace of vanilla, it is here that the factories for the production of perfume oils - eucalyptus, ylang-ylang, etc. are located. Therefore, it is better to leave your favorite, and even more expensive perfumes at home.
Customs Madagascar provides rather vague information on this matter. Most likely, we are talking about paying a fee, but it's better not to risk it.

Citizens of the Russian Federation who travel abroad often do not think about the fact that the currency they take with them (depending on its amount) may be subject to declaration. In the article, we will find out when it is possible to export currency abroad without a declaration in 2020, what amounts must be declared, how much currency can be exported from Russia, what punishment will follow for violating laws on exporting currency abroad.

Ways to export money to Russia

According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, the concept of "currency" consists of:

1. Non-cash funds.
2. Cash.

Non-cash funds that are stored on cards are not of interest to customs officers. Residents of the Russian Federation, therefore, can use an unlimited amount of money abroad. However, not everyone chooses this option, because. for withdrawing cash from the card through ATMs in other countries, a fee is charged.

In addition to cash, citizens can carry across the border:

1. Bills.
2. Securities.
3. Traveler's checks.
4. Checks.

Securities are declared regardless of their cash equivalent.

How much can you import and export

On the territory of the Customs Union at the moment you can transport an unlimited amount of money.

When not to declare

If a resident of Russia wants to export or import money, traveller's checks worth less than 10 thousand dollars, he may not declare them. Declaring such an amount is voluntary.

Many do not know that 10 thousand US dollars are allowed for import to one citizen, i.e. if a family of 4 people crosses the border, then this amount can be carried for each participant in the trip.

If the money is not transported in US dollars, then in this case the amount of funds imported into or exported to Russia is converted into US dollars at the exchange rate of the country from which they are exported. The exchange rate is used, which is set on the day of filing the customs declaration.

When deciding whether to fill out, the total amount of all money is calculated (both in foreign currency and in Russian rubles).

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If monetary instruments are being transported, information about them is indicated:

1. Date of issue.
2. Issuer name.
3. Personal number (if any).

If the declarant is not transporting his own money, he also indicates information about their owner.

Punishment

Citizens who have violated the law on how much cash can be transported across the border of the Russian Federation without declaring will be held accountable.

Depending on the amount of illegally transported currency, their effect can be attributed to:

1. Administrative misconduct.
2. smuggling.

Smuggling

Smuggling can be called the illegal movement of funds or tools on a large scale: more than 20 thousand dollars.

The punishment may be as follows:

1. Fine.
2. Restriction of freedom.
3. Forced labor.

Administrative offense

If a person crossing the border did not declare funds or provided false information when declaring, he will be fined (may be 50% of the amount that exceeds the amount for importing funds) or monetary instruments will be confiscated.

Greetings! "Foreigners will help us!" - it is this phrase of Ostap Bender that comes to my mind first of all when someone wants to buy any Apple equipment and save a little. And there is nothing strange in this, because the prices for the iPhone in the same America are much more pleasant than in Russia. Real savings can reach several thousand (and sometimes tens of thousands!) Rubles, so why not take advantage of the current situation? Such chances cannot be missed!

True, to get the maximum benefit, you will have to fly to another country for the phone (), and not buy a "foreigner" in stores in the Russian Federation. But who's stopping it?

Yes, I agree, it’s pointless to fly on purpose - you will spend more on a ticket. However, no one canceled travel, business trips, friends, acquaintances, colleagues, etc. You can always grab (or ask others to buy) a few iPhones from another country “on the way” on your own.

Yes, stop. And how many is a few? Let's talk about it today, let's go! :)

Important note! The author is the same person as most of you. I did not work at customs and at the border, so the information does not claim to be the ultimate truth. You may have a different opinion - write in the comments!

So, dear friends, the most important thing is that it turns out you can’t pick up a bunch of iPhones, fill a suitcase with them in another country and freely go through customs upon arrival in Russia. Why? Yes, because we have customs legislation and certain restrictions are imposed on the import of products (any).

What are the restrictions? If you strictly follow the letter of the law, then the total cost of goods that you can bring with you from another country without paying fees should be no more than:

1. EUR 10,000 or equivalent - when traveling by air.
2. 1,500 euros or equivalent amount - when moving by other means of transport.

I can already see the dumb question frozen in your eyes: “Why then did the author spread some kind of scribble here? They said 10,000 euros, which means I can safely buy 8 pieces of iPhone X in America, bring them to the Russian Federation and, upon arrival, confidently go through the green corridor at the airport.”

You can cross the border at the airport along the so-called green or red corridor. By passing through the green you confirm that you do not have goods subject to mandatory declaration.

And it would seem that if we fit into the limit of 10,000 euros, then we do not need to declare anything. But this is not entirely true ... After all, the key point in the law is not the amount of restrictions (although it is also very important), but the phrase - for personal use.

And now let's simulate the situation again - you have 8-10 iPhones in your suitcase, you go along the green corridor, customs stops you and ... the fun begins. You need to very (very, very!) convincingly explain that all these phones are for personal use, and not for resale. What will be the result of the conversation? From many factors:

1. your persuasiveness.
2. How often and where do you fly.
3. How much do you carry with you?
4. Your area of ​​work.

And other, less obvious things. In any case, eight iPhones per passenger is a lot. I would even say, forgive me for such words, to a fig! It will almost certainly be considered a "commercial lot" by Customs.

A "commercial lot" is a lot of goods intended for resale. Guess how many goods can be recognized as a batch? If we talk about mobile phones, then more than 2 pieces of the same type.

That's it. Sailed. This is what happens, you can’t bring more than two iPhones with you from abroad? Quite right - this is exactly what you should do if you want to protect yourself as much as possible and 100%. We took two phones (you can also grab some iPad) and boldly go through the green corridor without declaring anything.

Do you want to bring 3 items of the same type of goods?

By the way, if you type different iPhones (differing in model, amount of memory, color), then it will still be considered as one type of product.

Here it’s already “on thin” - in most cases there will be no problems, but again, everything again depends heavily on many other factors. For example, how often do you fly? If every other day and every time you carry three phones with you, then ... well, you yourself understand - questions from customs control cannot be avoided :)

So let's sum up some things:

1. Without payment of fees, goods (for personal use!) can be transported across the border in the amount of not more than 10,000 euros for air transport and 1,500 euros for all other modes of transport. This is by law.
2. How many iPhones can be safely and fearlessly brought to Russia from another country? Two.
3. I want three, is that okay? Can. If you do not fly often and you have someone to carry these same phones (wife, husband, children, parents).
4. And if you bring 8 pieces, I'll meet the limit! Why is that not possible? Because it's not for personal use, but a commercial batch. That is fraught with huge problems and fines.

The question is pressing. Everyone wants to save money or earn some extra money.

All data is mostly open. More details can be found on the website of the customs department of Russia.

On the one hand, the rules and restrictions are extremely simply and consistently spelled out in the Customs Code and related documents, but on the other hand, over 25 years of open borders, they still raise many questions.

A bit of history

The roots of the problem go far back to 1993, to the beginning of the first Customs Code of the Russian Federation. Of course, it was much better than the old Soviet document adopted back in 1964. But at the same time, the new Code contained a significant number of miscalculations that still create difficulties for travelers and participants in foreign economic activity.

Firstly, the law was not comprehensive. For example, the processes of interaction between customs structures and individuals were not formalized and were mentioned in passing. Due to the many references to related documents, it was quite difficult for an ordinary citizen to understand the intricacies of customs procedures.

A, Secondly, the new Customs Code of the Russian Federation closed all processes at customs, giving it almost unlimited powers. Not business, but customs has become the central object and the actual manager of foreign economic activity.

During the past 22 years, the Code has been constantly modified, and has actually been rewritten twice. They managed to remove the wildest norms and inconsistencies from it.

For the last five years, Russia has been living according to the Customs Code of the Customs Union (TC CU), which was actually copied from a document that was in force in Russia. But the backbone of that first Code of the 1993 model still lives in it.

In addition, one should not forget that in the harsh realities of Russian reality, almost any legislative act is interpreted depending on the situation. Therefore, in the presentation, we will try to pay special attention to this.

For clarifying interesting nuances, we express our gratitude to the guys from Banderolka, who, by the nature of their activities, encounter airport customs officers on a daily basis.

Purchases in luggage

This category includes both hand luggage and goods from duty-free shops that an individual imports on his own, as well as luggage that is sent for him by an air carrier or transport company.

Import rules

Today, for each citizen of the countries of the Customs Union, the following rules apply for the import of goods in baggage:

Import of personal items

Without paying import duties, you can import everything that was exported when traveling abroad.

There is an interesting clause in the law: if an individual can confirm the export of goods from the territory of the Customs Union". But it is not clear what arguments the customs will accept as confirmation.

Import by air

Goods imported for personal purposes, the total value of which does not exceed 10 000 Euro, and the total weight is within 50 kg.

It would seem that this is the treasured amount for which you can buy everything that your heart desires. For example, 15 brand new iPhone and leave a little more for jamon.

But the catch lies in the wording " for personal purposes". If the customs officer finds in the luggage or hand luggage goods that he considers commercial party, the owner is waiting for problems. The goods will most likely be seized, the owner will be charged with an administrative offense (at least), and sent to court to determine the amount of the fine (from half to two times the value of the seized).

Unfortunately, the work of customs is built in such a way that the inspector does not have to prove, substantiate or confirm anything. Enough of his suspicions and "expert opinion".

It is on the shoulders of the owner that the burden of proof will fall. N iPhone/iPad/MacBook/Apple TV pieces (underline as appropriate) were bought exclusively for personal purposes, well, or as gifts for a huge family.

And even now it is full of examples when enterprising citizens manage to carry iPhones in real bags. If you set a goal, you can also easily find information about seized smartphones from unlucky shuttles.

Customs officers have a trained eye, in addition, they are specially trained to single out, by indirect signs, people who may be dishonest.

As a rule, come across newcomers. Those who have been in this business for a long time prefer not to share the intricacies of the craft. For everyone else, there are a few general guidelines.

The normal amount that can be easily passed through customs is considered 3-4 units small equipment. In any case, if you are not particularly impudent and behave calmly, then 3 iPhones, iPads and MacBooks will easily cross the green corridor.

Ultimately, everyone decides for himself how much risk to bear. But if, when trying to go through the green corridor, more than 10,000 Euro worth of goods are found in the luggage, 30% of the fee will seem like a penny to the tourist.

Import by any mode of transport, except for air

Exempted from payment of customs duties imported for personal purposes, goods with a total weight up to 50 kg, the total cost of which does not exceed 1 500 Euro.

The rules for citizens entering by road or rail are similar, except for the amount of the duty-free threshold.

Harmful but tasty

Also, each adult tourist can import without paying duties up to 3 liters of alcohol, 200 cigarettes / 50 cigars / up to 250 gr. tobacco, with a total weight of not more than 250 gr.

These restrictions apply to products purchased both abroad and in duty-free shops.

Important! The cost of alcohol and tobacco products is not included in the total value of imported goods.

Sanctioned Products

The most controversial and ambiguous point.

On the one hand, there are no formal restrictions on the import of food products for individuals. The sanctions lists apply only to legal entities.

But the customs officers are now very attentive and sensitive to the “sanctions”. If the inspector decides to inspect the passenger's luggage and counts several packages of cheese Bree consignment, it will be difficult or costly to convince him otherwise. Better to play it safe a little.

Payment of duties

Customs duties are paid only for exceeded quantity of goods, but the customs declaration is submitted for the total quantity!

• If the value and weight of imported products exceed the established limits, the passenger will have to pay 30% from the cost of excess, but not less 4 Euro/kg.

  Important! Despite the fact that when importing by air, duty-free limits are set at the level of 10,000 Euros, duties amount to the difference between the actual value of the goods and 1,500 Euros!

• Each liter of imported ethyl alcohol (but not more than 5 liters) is paid at the rate 22 Euro.
• For each liter of alcohol (over three liters, but not more than five) you need to pay 10 Euro.

Import prohibited

It is prohibited to import into the territory of the Customs Union

• Alcohol in a volume of more than 5 liters
• Alcohol in the amount of more than 5 liters
• Tobacco products/tobacco with a total weight of more than 250 grams or more than 200 cigarettes / 50 cigars
• Firearms and cold steel

  By and large, the import of weapons is allowed, but the list of items restricted and prohibited for import is so extensive that it is easier for the layman to get used to the idea that it is impossible to import weapons. Those who really need it, most likely, already know what can be imported and what is strictly prohibited.

• Narcotic and poisonous substances
• Human organs and tissues

Parcels

The rules for the import of parcels are similar to the rules for the import of luggage, with the exception of the mandatory written declaration procedure and the current restrictions on the total value of investments and their weight.

A very difficult and frequent issue for tourists who are going shopping in Europe is the issue of importing things from abroad.
Perhaps some of you will be surprised, but according to Russian law, not all purchased items can be imported without paying special duties into the territory of Russia.
Amendments have been introduced in the customs legislation (according to the Protocol dated 10/19/2011 “On amendments and additions to the agreement on the procedure for the movement by individuals of goods for personal use across the customs border of the Customs Union and customs operations related to their release dated 06/18/2010”)

The basic rule for importing things from Europe to Russia is as follows:
One person (regardless of age) can bring into the country purchased goods for personal use (excluding vehicles) whose total value does not exceed 10,000 euros and whose total weight does not exceed 50 kg (thanks to the comments). Anything above is subject to a special duty - 30% of the value of the goods, but not less than 4 euros / kg

What our customs considers personal goods:
Goods for personal use- goods intended for personal, family, household and other needs of individuals not related to business activities, transported across the customs border in accompanied or unaccompanied baggage or otherwise.

Keep in mind:
According to changes in customs legislation:
The classification of goods transported by individuals across the customs border as goods for personal use is carried out by the customs authority using a risk management system based on:

• statements of an individual about the goods being moved (orally or in writing using the passenger customs declaration) in the cases established by this Agreement;
• the nature and quantity of goods;
• frequency of crossing by an individual and (or) movement of goods across the customs border

If, under the guise of goods for personal use, goods imported for the purpose of their use in entrepreneurial activity are declared and released, then such goods are considered illegally moved across the customs border.

How do customs officers understand that these are purchased items, and not your own, worn and brought from Russia? After all, it may be that you travel with your favorite five bags, have 7 pairs of shoes just in case and cannot live without your entire wardrobe.

In this case, customs officers look at the following:

• whether things have tags (if they do, then the thing is, by definition, new)
• what things you are taking with you (if in size ranges, then most likely you are going to resell them, which means these will not be things for personal use)
• whether things are tax free (VAT deductible). If you have issued tax free at the airport in Italy and received a VAT deduction, then even the absence of tags on things still proves that these things are new and only bought (all information about those who issued tax free and received money is transferred from European customs to Russian customs )
• Well, the very last opportunity to determine the novelty of things is to make an examination. According to our laws, customs officers can confiscate things and conduct an examination within a month to determine the value of your things and their novelty.

What then to do in this case, if you still have more than the norm for the purchased items?

We will tell you what some tourists do in such situations:
(however, be aware that some methods are risky and illegal)

• pay a fee
• hope they don't get stopped at customs
• declare imported items so that upon return, customs officers do not have questions about their own things (a laptop or their own fur coat)
• take children with them to increase the rate of import of things
• cut tags from things, give things a used and shabby look, throw away all branded packages
• they dress simpler and poorer, so that no one stops and checks luggage at customs when leaving the airport (I even read on one forum that one tourist usually does not shave and drinks from the evening before the flight in order to have a rumpled look)
• do not pack luggage in expensive branded bags that scream that their owner is leaving for shopping
• not direct flights are booked, but flights with transfers through other European cities. The chances of checking the luggage of tourists from Milan or Rimini will be much higher than checking the luggage of tourists from Prague or Brussels
• take tickets to Domodedovo airport, because they say that there are fewer checks there than at Sheremetyevo
• put on a lot of new things (especially fur coats, jewelry or watches)
• do not pack luggage in wrapping bags or remove packaging when leaving the airport (so that there is no feeling that they have something expensive in their bags)
• do not make tax free from the amount of things more than possible to import (tax free checks confirm that all things are new)
• dress up as athletes, put luggage in covers from under the guitar, skis and baby carriages (well, here fantasy can roam)

However, if you are a wholesale buyer, then it’s better not to take risks and do not try to carry goods duty-free on an airplane (you definitely can’t wear all things, especially if these are shoes in size ranges).
There is a risk that your goods will be arrested, you will be forced to pay customs duties and a fine.
It is better for wholesale buyers to use the services of official transport companies that do the delivery and customs clearance of goods on their own. In this case, you pay for the services of the company and receive the customs-cleared cargo in your city without any problems.

P.S. thanks to changes in legislation, before the baggage allowance was only 65 thousand rubles