Starting February 7, 2014, the Russian Federal Customs Service will
require the following information for all non-document shipments intended for
personal use valued under 1000 EUR:
- the full name (first, middle, last) of the consignee as it appears on their
passport
- the passport number of the consignee
- a brokerage service contract granting UPS the authority to file the customs
clearance
- an original commercial invoice plus two copies (including an accurate
description of goods)
Additional documents may be required by the
customs authorities upon request.
We ask consignees to have a copy of
their passport readily available and be responsive to questions/requests for
additional documentation in order to complete the clearance of their shipment.
Shippers can help to facilitate this process by informing their consignees of
these requirements.
Customs delays on non-document shipments intended for
personal use are still expected as a result of the changed procedure and
standards.
UPS continues to monitor the situation as additional changes
are announced by the Russian Federal Customs Service. For the latest tracking
information on all UPS shipments, please use our online tracking tool at
www.ups.com.