Going shopping abroad or returning from a vacation with souvenirs for friends is a common practice for modern tourists. However, not all travelers study Russian customs regulations in advance. This document indicates the goods (and their quantity) that can be freely carried across the border, as well as those that must be declared or even pay customs duty.
Russian customs regulations have undergone some changes in 2021.
Limit for importing alcohol into Russia
In 2021, the alcohol import rate is 5 liters per adult citizen. The list of permitted products includes any drink containing alcohol, including beer. You can bring only 3 liters of alcohol with you from a trip abroad for free; for an additional 2 liters you will have to pay a fee of 20 €.
Only citizens over 18 years of age can bring any alcoholic beverages from abroad. The rules apply to both Russian citizens and emigrants, refugees and foreign tourists.
The only change to the alcohol labeling regulations was made in 2015. The document has amended the clause on the import of alcohol-containing products for personal use. There were no more changes; import standards remained the same.
The rules for importing alcohol into Russia are shown in the photo.
The resolution was changed due to the unification of a number of countries into the Customs Union. It consists of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia. Since the beginning of the commonwealth, general rules for transporting cargo between countries, including alcohol, have been in effect.
Customs limit on parcels from 2021
In conclusion, let us remind you, or rather, inform you about the new rules for duty-free import of goods from abroad through mail and/or courier services.
For the first half of 2021, the limit is set at 200 euros and 31 kg (for the second half it is expected to be reduced to 100 euros) . However, compared to previous limits, an interesting point has appeared. If previously the limit of 500 euros could be used once a month, now a separate package cannot cost more than 200 euros. The number of parcels per month is not limited. The rate at which duty is charged for exceeding the limit has also improved. Not 30% as before, but 15% above it (but not less than 2 euros per kg instead of 4 euros). Whether it’s good or bad, decide for yourself. And we will monitor further developments.
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Rules for transporting alcohol in hand luggage
For the import of alcohol in hand luggage, there are a number of rules that must be followed in order to avoid an unpleasant situation during baggage inspection. According to customs regulations, all transported alcohol over 3 liters must be declared and packed in luggage.
You are allowed to take 100 ml drinks in sealed souvenir packaging without checking them in as luggage. It must be a factory sample with a tax stamp on the cap. It is prohibited by law to carry alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content greater than 24% in hand luggage; all others must be carefully packaged and checked in with your luggage.
The total volume of all liquids in hand luggage, including water, alcohol and cosmetics, must not exceed 1 liter. That is, if a passenger takes water or liquid personal care products with him, he should know that their total amount is counted together with alcoholic beverages.
You should know that opening and consuming alcohol you bring with you on an airplane is strictly prohibited.
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