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Import options

We pick the option for your case: who you are, what you ship and what documents you need. Below are all the options we work with.

Official import in your company name

full paperwork

You are the importer under your own contract with the factory. A broker files the customs declaration in your name. Import VAT is deductible.

For
companies with regular purchases
Documents
contract, invoice, customs declaration

Turnkey import via an importer

full paperwork

An importing company brings the goods in its own name and sells them to you under a Russian contract. No foreign trade contract needed.

For
companies new to importing
Documents
supply contract, Russian invoice

Agency agreement

full paperwork

The agent buys and imports in its own name at your expense. You pay for the goods plus the agent fee under a transparent report.

For
regular purchases without an import department
Documents
agency agreement, agent report, invoices

Import via Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan

full paperwork

Customs clearance in another EAEU country, then into Russia without customs. VAT is paid in Russia under an import application.

For
companies, land border shipments
Documents
contract with EAEU supplier, import application

Documented consolidated cargo

full paperwork

Consolidated shipment with customs clearance and closing documents. Cheaper than a dedicated truck, with accounting documents.

For
small business batches
Documents
contract with carrier-importer, invoices

Parallel import

full paperwork

Original branded goods on the Ministry of Industry list can be imported without the brand owner's consent. We check whether the brand is listed.

For
original branded products
Documents
same as official import

Cargo for private orders

no documents in your name

Consolidated shipping paid per kilogram. Fast and cheap, but no customs documents in your name. Not suitable for accounting or resale with invoices.

For
private buyers, samples, trial batches
Documents
carrier waybill

Post and express

private use

Parcels for personal use. Within the duty-free allowance no duty is due; above it you pay on receipt.

For
samples, single items
Documents
tracking number, parcel customs form

How to pay

Three options. Pick the one that is easiest for you. The rate also depends on the order size.

MethodHow it worksBest forOur rate
Via our Russian companyYou pay in rubles under a contract and invoice. We pay the factory and handle exchange and bank detailsAnyone who does not want to deal with foreign transfers12% → 7%
Directly to the factoryYou pay the factory yourself via a bank or payment agent. We check the invoice and bank detailsCompanies experienced with foreign payments10% → 5%
USDTPayment in crypto, the fastest optionThose who hold USDT9% → 4%

Shipping

Estimated times from a warehouse in China to Moscow. We give an exact estimate for your cargo.

ModeTimeWhen to choose
Truck12–20 daysDefault for most cargo: via Kazakhstan or Zabaikalsk
Rail18–30 daysHeavy and bulky cargo, containers
Sea + rail35–50 daysLarge volumes when time is not critical; via Vladivostok
Air3–10 daysUrgent, light and valuable goods. Lithium batteries restricted
Consolidated (LCL)—From one box: you pay for your volume only
Dangerous goods—Batteries, liquids, aerosols: need UN38.3, MSDS and special packing

Delivery terms (Incoterms)

Factories quote on different terms. We bring all quotes to the same basis to compare fairly.

TermWhat the price includes
EXWGoods at the factory only. Pickup and export clearance are on you
FOBGoods delivered to a Chinese port and cleared for export. Best basis for comparison
CFR / CIFPlus sea freight to the destination port (CIF also includes insurance)
DAP / DDPTo your address; DDP also includes import clearance. Rarely offered for Russia

Certification and labeling

We arrange it through accredited bodies and collect factory documents before shipment.

  • EAC certificate or declaration under technical regulations
  • “Chestny Znak” labeling for clothing, footwear, electronics and other categories
  • Marketplace packing and label requirements