Customs brokerage services for individuals Customs brokerage services for individuals (abbreviated as “Individual”), are provided by specialists “customs brokers”, on a contractual basis with full support at all stages. Our company specializes in the selection of competent customs brokers with extensive experience in the field of customs services for individuals who are involved in the registration of a consignment with subsequent certification, insurance and transportation if necessary.
- Foreign trade participants
Customs clearance
Individuals
- Legal entities
- Individual entrepreneurs
Customs services for clearing cargo at customs for individuals is a comprehensive customs procedure aimed at registering goods in a single database. The main task of the process is to check the general condition of the product batch for compliance with established standards and requirements.
The key stages of customs services for individuals are:
- provision of data package
- declaration
- provision of goods for inspection
- provision of documentation
- assessment of the general condition of the cargo
- currency control, etc.
A permit to register goods is issued only if customs services are correctly provided to an individual in accordance with established standards and requirements. It allows you to transport cargo to its final destination.
Documents for download
Documents for registration of an individual at customs
List of documents required for customs clearance of imports
List of documents required for export customs clearance
What determine the prices for customs representative services?
As in any profession, the price for brokerage services depends mainly on the complexity of the goods, the quantity of goods in 1 shipment, the number of declarations in 1 shipment, oversize and a little on the reputation of the company and its practical experience.
In pursuit of low prices, there is a high risk of contacting an unreliable representative, and then momentary gain can result in significant financial losses and serious problems with the law. Our specialists have extensive experience, are well aware of the peculiarities of the work of customs authorities, continuously improve their knowledge and are ready to provide comprehensive support at any stage of customs clearance.
We adhere to a flexible pricing policy and guarantee that we will prepare all documents within one day.
For more information about customs broker services, please call 8-800-302-75-43 (toll-free in Russia), +7 (Moscow); +7, 8 (4832)-77-03-17 (Bryansk) or using the online feedback form.
When does a transport company participate in customs clearance?
The declarant is a company that submits an application for customs clearance of certain types of goods (import or export). The declarant is usually either the cargo owner or the consignee. All this depends on how the parties agree on this and secure this obligation when concluding the contract. There are several basic supply schemes.
If we talk about the international EXW scheme, then in this case the responsibility for processing all customs documents, as well as finding and paying for the services of a transport company, falls on the shoulders of the buyer of imported goods. And if the contract is concluded in the DDP system, then these responsibilities are performed by the seller of export goods.
If the transport company also performs the functions of a forwarding service, then it must deal with the preparation of documents for customs. This clause must be included in the concluded contract for the provision of services.
It is important to note that it is wrong to think that customs documents are issued at the border. Customs officers only check a ready-made set of documents. In addition, they check that what is reflected in the documents corresponds to reality, i.e. The inscriptions on the car body and cargo markings are checked. The task of customs authorities is to detect contraband.
The procedure for processing customs documents takes place mainly in the offices of customs departments at various levels: city, regional, regional. And, as you know, all bureaucratic procedures often drag on for a long time, which is unacceptable in the field of transportation.
Cost of customs broker services
| Name of service | Price |
| Customs clearance by a customs broker for up to 8 export/import goods | 9000/16000 rub. |
| Carrying out customs operations and other functions in the field of customs affairs | Price on request |
| Customs clearance (clearing) of one consignment of goods in re-export mode | from 25,000 rub. |
| Customs clearance of goods from China - one consignment of goods in re-import mode | from 20,000 rub. |
| Customs clearance of one consignment of goods in the temporary import/temporary export mode under the client’s seal | from 30,000 rub. |
| Filling out the DT, additional sheet | After the 8th product from 300 rub. for each subsequent product |
| Support during customs inspection operations of one consignment of goods with/without the use of photo and video equipment | from 1,000 rub. one batch of goods |
| Selection of samples and specimens subject to declaration, delivery to the relevant organizations | from 5000 rub. |
| Extension of the customs regime for temporary import/export of one consignment of goods | from 7,000 rub. |
| Obtaining certificates for a consignment of goods | from 3,000 rub. |
| Obtaining a Chamber of Commerce and Industry conclusion for used equipment (without cost estimation) | from 5,000 rub. |
| Obtaining a class of decisions, permits and conclusions of Federal Bodies (FSB, Federal Customs Service, Ministry of Culture, etc.) | by agreement |
| Preparation of technical description of equipment for submission to customs authorities | from 1,000 rub. |
| Issuance of a comprehensive certificate on the product (HS code, payment rates, non-tariff regulation) | from 3,000 rub. |
| Registration of ATA CARNET | 7,000 rub./book |
| Assistance in obtaining Electronic Digital Seal (EDS) | 3,000 rub. |
| Preparation of an application to the Federal Customs Service of Russia to obtain classification in accordance with Article 107 of Federal Law No. 311 of November 27, 2010 | 20,000 euro |
| Representing the interests of the customer in the customs authorities without filing a declaration | 3,000 rub. |
| Production of permitting documentation for the customer’s goods (excluding the cost of permitting documentation) | 1,000 rub. |
| Preliminary inspection of cargo and accompanying documentation in order to prevent problems during direct customs inspection | 2,000 rub. |
| There is a flexible system of discounts upon agreement. |
Calculate customs duties and risks
At the very beginning of the work, the broker will study all the details about the cargo and tell you how much you will have to spend on customs duties and possible additional expenses. Already at the stage of ordering the goods, the final cost will be clear, which will be useful for the financial plan.
A good broker will warn you about possible problems at customs and tell you how you can spend less and what you shouldn’t save on.
Example. It is important to consider the passing price. The customs database processes statistics on prices for goods that have already been cleared. If your price is much lower than the average for similar products, the system will indicate this to the inspector.
This inconsistency is called risk. It gives the inspector grounds to increase the processing time to 10 days, request accounting and banking documentation, and make an “adjustment” of the cost” with additional payments.
The price for a product that will not cause problems when filing a declaration is called the passing price. A competent broker will calculate the value of the cargo to indicate in the declaration in order to complete registration without problems.
What you need to remember and know when becoming a broker
Each company that requires goods support services abroad places fairly high demands on the candidate. The customs representative will be required to have a higher legal, economic education, education related to customs, and cargo transportation. Knowledge of the following standards is required:
- principles of legal relationships between the shipper and customs authorities and other government authorities;
- classification of CU FEACN codes, rules for generating reports for customs and FSTEC, organization of interaction with them;
- fundamentals of logistics, principles of using various modes of transport for cargo transportation;
- rules for transportation and storage of goods;
- knowledge of foreign languages for communication and documentation (this fact is especially important if goods are exported to foreign countries);
- Knowledge of special software products, confident PC skills.
The broker's responsibilities may vary depending on the customer's requirements, the type and quantity of cargo transported, and the rules for its registration. A broker must have a license to operate.
What does a broker do?
A customs representative can perform any work related to the legal and hassle-free escort of cargo outside the country. The following groups of tasks can be distinguished:
- Timely provision of completed declarations for transport and exported goods to customs authorities.
- Depending on the type of goods being transported, the broker prepares a package of accompanying documentation. It will be different for each product group. For example, for the transportation of agricultural products across the border, there is a certain list of regulations, accompanying and explanatory documents. For medicinal products, different legal standards apply.
- Assignment of HS HS coding.
- Transfer of duties paid in accordance with the requirements of the Customs Code for the transport of goods across the border, or tracking of this process.
- Demonstration of cargo to customs officers during inspection, provision of necessary explanations, control over this procedure and the goods.
- The representative must resolve any difficulties that arise, participate in the preparation and provision of documents to the regulatory authority.
To successfully work and perform the tasks presented above, the broker will need to master certain knowledge, skills, clearly understand and be able to fulfill his duties. The scope of work is determined by the customer and depends on the specifics of the goods being transported and the presence of workers on the broker’s staff involved in monitoring customs clearance.
How to conclude a service agreement
The agreement between the declarant and the representative is concluded in writing and does not require notarization, except in certain cases. The execution of the contract is carried out in compliance with the Civil and Labor Codes.
What documents will the representative request?
Documents requested by the representative from the declarant:
- A contract with a foreign partner with all additions and annexes relating to the specific delivery of goods.
- For an amount exceeding 50 thousand dollars, a transaction passport.
- Payment documents (payment orders or personal account statements).
- Invoices (invoices) for the purchase or sale of goods with Russian translation.
- Packing lists and their translations into Russian.
- Permits depending on the product code:
- certificate of conformity to GOST
- certificates of compliance with technical regulations
- state registration certificate
- opinions from expert organizations
- conclusion of sanitary and epidemiological examination
- veterinary certificates
- product quality certificates.
- Technical description of the product: documents, drawings, instructions, diagrams.
- Agreement with the carrier, invoices for payment of transportation, transportation insurance, agency fees.
- Invoices for payment of customs duties.
Some documents are provided in the form of certified copies, while others are provided as originals. The broker will inform the declarant about this.
Responsibilities of a specialist
The scope of obligations of a customs representative is determined at the legislative level. The sender of the cargo may need full support or perform a single operation (for example, filling out a declaration).
A customs broker, either as an individual or on behalf of an entire company, represents the interests of the shipper during customs clearance. It is the customer who determines the actions that the representative will need to perform. The broker's responsibilities include:
- Providing the shipper with information regarding customs clearance rules and preparing the necessary documentation.
- Assignment of the correct HS code. It is indicated in international invoices and declarations. The amount of state duty and the list of accompanying documentation depend on the code assigned to the cargo.
Formation and submission of a customs declaration. The document will need to reflect the peculiarities of cargo transportation and indicate its parameters. Declarations vary in types, forms and deadlines for submission.- It is necessary to be personally present during clearance, inspection of cargo and other operations related to customs escort.
- The broker will need to organize the process of transportation, weighing, storage of cargo, and control other manipulations necessary before shipment.
- Personally participate in customs control: sampling, inspection and other procedures.
- Negotiate terms and methods of payment, return of overpayments and other issues related to financial transactions.
- Payment of fees and duties at the expense of the shipper with the provision of financial statements, settlement of disputes, verification of receipts.
- Providing the customer with information about difficulties encountered, delays in shipment, requesting missing documentation.
- Report on the work carried out to the customer.
A more detailed list of duties of a customs broker is determined by the clauses of the job description. The qualification requirements for a candidate for this position are quite high. Knowledge of certain legal, economic and other regulations related to the characteristics of the cargo being transported is required.
