Customs clearance of clothing

When crossing the border, the appropriate procedures are carried out for both the cargo and the vehicle it arrives on. Customs clearance is carried out to confirm the legal origin of the clothing, the legality of the goods' entry into the country, and their compliance with sanitary and hygienic requirements.


This procedure involves numerous nuances related to the correct classification of the cargo according to the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity (CN VED), the calculation of duties and fees, and other issues. The slightest inaccuracy can lead to the seizure or detention of the entire shipment, fines, and other complications. Therefore, it's not advisable to handle customs clearance of clothing yourself. It's easier and more cost-effective to entrust this work to the specialists at InterSpetsTrans LLC.

What do you need to know before transporting goods across the border?

Import/export duties are not applied to shipments valued at up to 65,000 rubles or weighing up to 35 kg. Products from certain countries (e.g., Belarus) are imported under preferential terms, which apply with a certificate of origin. Adult clothing is subject to customs clearance at a VAT rate of 18%, while children's clothing is subject to a 10% VAT rate. Second-hand items are subject to a higher rate of 20%.


Import of goods into Russia is permitted only with certificates confirming their compliance with GOST standards and sanitary and hygienic testing.


Some brands fall under the jurisdiction of intellectual property law. Importing such products into Russia is permitted only with the appropriate permission from the copyright holder.

Customs clearance services for clothing
Transporting goods across the border involves the following procedures:
  • preparation of accompanying documentation, permits and other documents
  • declaration registration, certification, insurance
  • classification of products according to the TN VED (this directly affects the amounts of taxes and duties)
  • calculation and payment of mandatory payments
  • transit registration
  • removal of products from the control zone