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customs duties and taxes


FAQ about customs clearance

How much does customs clearance cost?
The total cost is made up of the broker's services and customs payments (duty + VAT + excise + fees). Rates for preparing the customs declaration are shown in the price list above on this page, while the amount of the payments depends on the HS code (EAEU commodity code) and the customs value of the cargo. Submit a request and we will calculate the final amount for your specific shipment.
What documents are required for customs clearance?
The basic set: a foreign-trade contract with specifications, an invoice, a packing list, transport documents (CMR / bill of lading / air waybill) and payment documents. In addition, permits (certificates / declarations of conformity, an FSB notification, licences) may be needed depending on the goods. We will tell you in advance exactly what is required for your cargo.
How long does it take to release a declaration?
With a complete and correct set of documents, customs usually releases the declaration within 1–2 business days; through the "green channel" it is often released the same day. Delays arise from incomplete documents, HS code questions or a customs value adjustment — we minimise them by checking the package in advance.
Does my product need certification?
It depends on the HS code: some goods require a certificate or declaration of conformity under the EAEU technical regulations, others do not. We identify the product and tell you precisely whether a permit is needed and exactly which one. If required, we help you obtain it.
What should I do if customs raises the value (customs value adjustment)?
We prepare documentary proof of the price (contract, invoice, proof of payment, export declaration, manufacturer's price list). The cargo can be released against a security deposit and the adjustment can then be challenged — either administratively or in court; if the customs value adjustment is cancelled, the overpayment is refunded. We handle this dispute for you.

iCustoms by the numbers on the chart

  • 501061 Products customs cleared
  • 22702 Orders completed
  • 1460 Regular customers
  • 52 Employees
501061 Products customs cleared
22702 Orders completed
1460 Regular customers
52 Employees
* 2025 figures   +12% compared to 2024

Cost of customs clearance

The cost of customs clearance is determined on a case-by-case basis. The price depends on the scope of services, the number of commodity codes declared in the customs declaration, whether a contract for ongoing service is in place, discounts for regular clients and other factors.


iCustoms
Customs declaration
from 200$   *   price includes VAT
Savings on sourcing, hiring and training additional staff, as well as a lighter workload for your current employees.
Best shipping rates
Flexible loyalty program for regular clients.
Consolidation   at our warehouses in China and Hong Kong
3%
Storage, inspection and any handling operations with your cargo.
Free use our Certificates of Conformity for the main items subject to technical regulation TR CU 004/2011
The full range of our certificates is available from the very first shipment. Free of charge and with no limit on the number of uses.
Free pre-shipment check for non-tariff regulation measures (calculation of customs payments)
The landed cost factor is known upfront, at the purchasing or quotation stage.
Preparation of permit documentation where certificates and declarations of conformity are required
Low cost and short turnaround for document processing.
Fully compliant customs clearance
Minimizes the risk of fines and tax authority audits.
Handling customs inspections and examinations of your cargo. We save your time.
You do not deal with the customs authorities. iCustoms does it on your behalf.
iOS or Android mobile app, personal account on our website, Telegram channel
Automatic notifications (SMS, push) at every stage of customs clearance, along with real-time updates.
All types of international transport (air, road, sea, rail) on a turnkey basis, with no “hidden charges”
Cargo consolidation - small shipments can be sent as part of a groupage load (a significant reduction in transport costs).

Stages of customs clearance


  1. Delivery

    Arranging delivery of the cargo to the customs control zone.
  2. Arrival notification

    Submitting the cargo arrival notification to the customs authorities.
  3. Cargo details

    Determining the commodity code in accordance with the Common Commodity Nomenclature for Foreign Economic Activity of the Customs Union and calculating the customs duties and taxes.
  4. Declaration

    Filing and registration of the customs declaration for the consignment concerned.
  5. Customs procedures

    Ensuring compliance with non-tariff regulation measures, currency control requirements and control of the declared customs value of the cargo.
  6. Customs clearance

    Customs clearance of the goods (including control, physical inspection and release of the goods for onward movement).

Customs clearance services


  1. Customs logistics Delivery and storage of cargo at a temporary storage warehouse, arranging release of the cargo once all procedures are completed, and door-to-door delivery to the consignee.
  2. Freight forwarding services Arranging in-port forwarding. Arranging the customs transit procedure.
  3. Preparation of customs declarations Preparation of the full set of declarations and shipping documents.
  4. Handling of payments Calculation of customs duties and taxes, assistance with the refund of overpaid amounts where required.
  5. Verification and selection of commodity codes under the CN FEA
  6. Consulting and support Advice on customs clearance, drafting of the foreign trade contract, product certification, foreign trade support, quarantine and phytosanitary control and other matters.
  7. Customs brokerage The full range of broker services required for prompt and unobstructed customs clearance of cargo.
  8. Legal support Legal support and monitoring of your cargo; we will represent your interests during customs inspection.


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