What can be taken abroad. What can be transported across the border of the Russian Federation. Duty-free transport of goods for personal use across the borders of EU countries

What kind of things and how often can I carry across the border of Belarus? How many liters of your favorite French wine and bouquets of Amsterdam tulips can you bring as a gift to your friends? We spent several hours in an embrace with the customs legislation and translated the main points from the bureaucratic into Russian. Check your luggage before your next trip!

If you enter Belarus

Things

If you travel across the border more than once every three months, and at the same time you bring home goods worth more than € 300 or weighing more than 20 kg (this includes both personal items and new purchases) - you need to pay customs duty. At the same time, things should not be “homogeneous” - you should not carry 20 kg of mobile phones.

If you travel across the border with an interval greater than three months, then these limits increase to € 1,500 and 50 kg, respectively.

If you cross the border by plane, then the frequency of flights does not matter: you can carry things duty-free in the amount of € 10,000 and weighing up to 50 kg.

If your baggage exceeds the limit of €300 or €1,500 (€10,000 for air travellers), then you will need to pay customs duty - 30% of the excess value, but not less than €4 per 1 kg. If you are carrying a large purchase and you know in advance that you will pay a duty, keep the receipts to confirm the cost of the purchase and prepare a reserve of money: you will have to pay at the border in Belarusian rubles. At the border, immediately go to the red corridor: for an attempt to break through the green corridor, a fine of 5-30 base units will be added to the customs duty.

If you carry one item weighing more than 35 kg, it is considered indivisible (even if you carry it disassembled, such as a brand new chest of drawers from IKEA). The duty on this item will have to be paid regardless of the total value and weight of the baggage.

Once every three years you can bring to Belarus household appliances(refrigerator, dishwasher and washing machine, stove, microwave, food processor, extractor hood, vacuum cleaner, air conditioner, sewing machine, water heater), electrical engineering (laptop, tablet, TV, LCD monitor), plumbing (bath, sink, shower, toilet ), baby stroller. The requirement applies to things of the same type: you cannot bring two laptops in three years, but you can bring a laptop and a tablet. If you still need exactly two laptops, you will need to pay a fee for the second one (depending on the cost of the product itself).

Once every two years you can bring tires from abroad: for a car 4 pieces, for a motorcycle with a sidecar - 3, without a sidecar - 2.

Money

You can transport less than $ 10,000 in cash across the border. If you suddenly need to carry more - declare this amount. The amounts on the bank card can be any.

Alcohol and cigarettes

In Belarus, you can bring up to 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco) and up to 3 liters of alcoholic beverages. If this limit is exceeded, you will have to pay a fee of € 10 for each 1 liter in excess of the allowed three. In any case, it is forbidden to carry more than 5 liters. If you carry both tobacco and cigarettes, then their total weight should not exceed 25o grams.

Plants

You can only bring bouquets (up to three pieces, each of no more than 15 plants). For seeds and flowers in pots, phytosanitary certificates are required.

Food

Medications

For potent and psychotropic drugs that are under special control (list 2 and 3 in the document), you need to fill out a customs declaration and go through the red corridor. At the same time, do not forget to take with you the prescription and an extract from the medical card for these medicines (the name of the medicine, dosage, daily dose must be indicated). Take no more than 5 packages of each type of other medicines - double-check yours.

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Before moving on to the list of what can be brought across the Polish border, it is worth mentioning the sanctions for violating them. According to the degree of tightening, they can be expressed as:

confiscation of the forbidden;
imposing a fine (for example, 50 euros for an extra block of cigarettes);
in the EU for up to five years.

A relatively minor offense can result in a hefty penalty. Therefore, you should carefully read the rules below for transport across the Polish border.

There are differences in the norms depending on the method of movement:

ground ( , );
by air and by sea;

So, by air travel(and also when moving by sea) some norms are slightly increased.

As a rule, this applies to personal items, cigarettes, gifts. We will consider specific figures in the relevant sections.

note that all the rules in question apply to entry into Poland from non-EU countries. When crossing the border of the Republic of Poland from the countries of the Union, the norms are much higher.

What is the maximum weight allowed in 2017?

You can carry bags across the border, the weight of which does not exceed 50 kg per person. For citizens of Ukraine and Russia, this rule applies without exception, however for citizens of Belarus there is a difference: if the border is crossed more than once every 90 days, the weight is reduced to 20 kilograms.

Customs rules and regulations

How many things can be transported across the Polish border?

Personal items allowed for import will not be subject to customs duty and will not be subject to insurance if their total value does not exceed:

150 euro for persons under the age of fifteen.
300 euro for those over fifteen years old.
430 euros during air travel.

Such things receive the status of "temporarily imported" and must leave Poland together with their owner.

The situation with export from Poland is similar, but there is an exception for Belarusians. The legislation of the Republic of Belarus allows citizens who cross the border less than once every 90 days to import goods in the amount of up to 1,500 euros (those who do it more often - the amount of 300 euros).

The rules apply to travelers who are 17 years of age or older.. Before this age, the transport of alcohol is prohibited.

You can import:

Drinks with a strength of more than 22.3% vol. - 1 liter of vodka per entrant.
Drinks with a strength of less than 22.3% vol. - up to 2 liters per person. However, this item does not include wine and beer.
Wine(excluding sparkling) - up to 4 liters.
Beer- up to 16 liters.

In cases of import alcoholic products, suitable for several points, the customs officer can calculate their average strength, and on this basis, decide on the amount allowed for import.

Can I bring homemade wine or moonshine?

In general, it is possible, but ... without the original packaging and labels, no one can determine either the composition or the strength. They can take it for examination at your expense or simply not miss it.

What kind of tobacco products are allowed?

Tobacco transportation rules also apply only to citizens who have reached the age of 17.

When crossing the border by land, it is allowed to import:

Mostly people transport cigarettes, but remember that if you transport more than 2 packs of cigarettes per person, the extra ones can be taken from you. As for hookah lovers, we did not find information prohibiting the import of it.

When crossing the Polish border by plane, the norms increase:

The latter also applies to water transport.

The following products are prohibited from entering the country:

milk and products created on its basis;
meat and all its derivatives, incl. lard, sausage, salmon, etc.;
canned food - homemade or purchased;
chocolate.

These rules apply to the entire territory of the EU for the entry of third-country nationals and are regulated not by Polish, but by pan-European legislation.

However, there are a number of exceptions that allow import:

baby food;
fish and products made on its basis;
fresh vegetables and fruits weighing up to 5 kg per person (excluding potatoes).

There is another nuance: ready-to-eat meat products, in a small amount cut into portioned pieces (slicing) can be passed through the border.

Simply put, a traveler is not deported for a sandwich with bacon or sausage.

There are restrictions on the transport of caviar(salty, ready to eat). Sturgeon caviar is allowed in quantities of 125 g/person in hermetically sealed packaging.

The situation is more complicated with a small amount of home preservation. The decision to import it into the territory of Poland will be made by the customs officer, subjectively determining whether it is “canned food” or “personal food”. Our advice: it’s better not to take risks and not take canned meat-based food with you - stew and other things. Vegetables, please.

Permitted for import to Poland and some other products. For example, honey or products made from eggs, etc., weighing up to 2 kg.

You can introduce products for special nutrition (diet, etc.), if, firstly, their need is confirmed by a medical certificate, and secondly, the weight does not exceed 2 kg.

Other restrictions for import to Poland:

coffee - no more than 500 gr.;
coffee extract - up to 200 gr.;
tea - no more than 100 gr.;
tea extract - up to 40 gr.

The names and scope of prohibitions/permits may change depending on changes in Polish and European legislation. For example, in cases of detection of epidemics of domestic animals and birds, additional temporary bans may be introduced.

We have also prepared an article for you about how much food costs in supermarkets in Poland. You can check prices at.

Non-strong tablets in sizes suitable for personal use are allowed to be imported into Poland! Potent medicines (again in personal volumes) can be imported only with the appropriate document from the doctor (indicating the institution, the full name of the physician, the patient's data, the list of medicines).

In other cases, preparations containing psychotropic and narcotic substances are strictly prohibited for import.

What can be done from household appliances?

Transportation of any type of equipment in the amount of 1 unit per person (without packaging) should not raise questions - such an amount is allowed. However, all these things must be declared so that when they are exported from Poland, there will be no problems with re-payment of VAT.

By the way, if the technique ( mobile phone or a TV, for example) was actually purchased in Poland, you will have to pay a tax, but you should not forget about such a convenient refund tool as.

When importing to Poland computer technology (laptop) the customs officer has the right to check it for the presence of unlicensed software and prohibited content. As practice shows, such cases are extremely rare, but still have a place to be.

Transportation of all types of weapons is strictly regulated by the laws of Poland and the EU. Firearms and cartridges for them are prohibited for import. However, sports, hunting, pneumatic and gas spray (as well as up to 100 rounds of ammunition for them) can be imported with the permission of the relevant government agency and declared in the prescribed manner.

Steel arms(knife etc.) import prohibited. An exception can be made for decorative samples that are legally recognized as not representing cultural or historical value, and, accordingly, have the necessary documentation.

P.S. You can take an inexpensive travel or kitchen knife with you. As practice shows, they do not fall under edged weapons and can be passed through the border, but not always.

There are certain difficulties in transporting to Poland and from the country some weapons accessories.

In particular, a hunting sight (not double action, not installed) should not be classified as a weapon, however, as practice shows, there were cases with import-export problems - they demanded a conclusion from the Ministry of Defense to recognize the sight as non-military.

In most cases, the situation was sorted out, and the decision was made positive, but the nerves and time were wasted. This should be kept in mind.

How much cash? What can be from jewelry?

The easiest way is with the import of jewelry - allowed to carry jewelry total weight up to 50 gr./person, even diamonds.

A little more difficult with money. This can be cash, account balances, or monetary precious metals. So, how much money is allowed to be carried across the Ukrainian and Polish borders? It is allowed to carry currency up to 10,000 euros, but there are two nuances:

depending on the purpose of entry, the minimum required amount of money can also be set;
You can import more than 10,000 euros, but such amounts must be declared.

Money can be in any currency (dollars, pounds, etc.) - the rule applies to the equivalent of 10,000 euros.

Importation of animals into the territory of Poland is possible with the necessary vaccinations, a certificate international standard, confirming health and established by EU laws, a microchip with an electronic identifier. Up to five pets are allowed at the same time.

The import of plants into the country is prohibited! However, there are a number of exceptions here too:

up to 50 cut flowers are allowed;
not rooted (cut, cut) coniferous tree;
up to 5 pieces of coniferous wood.

Rare, endangered species of both plants and animals can be imported only with the appropriate permission from CITES (the body that controls the implementation of the international convention on trade in rare species).

As for the opposite - the export of plants from Poland, as well as their seeds and seedlings (not on a commercial scale), then the Polish customs is loyal to this, however, both Ukraine and the countries Customs Union require a phytosanitary certificate.

From experience, it can be said that his labor costs for the design of non-commercial parties make this process meaningless. But for yourself, you can buy seeds and bring home.

Other goods

Import-export of spare parts, furniture, gasoline or power tools and similar goods to Poland is subject to general rules: for an amount not exceeding 300 euros and a weight not exceeding 50 kg per adult.

As already mentioned, air travel increases the cost, however, not all things can be allowed on the plane according to the rules of the airlines.

What is prohibited to carry?

Definitely banned.:

drugs;
radioactive, incl. infected, elements;
explosives;
potent poisons.

Despite the impressive amount of information, it is not only possible, but also necessary, to deal with the issue of permission to enter and exit. Any ignorance can lead to penalties, up to deprivation of the right to visit the EU for several years.

It is better to spend a little time studying the subject, and then enjoy your visit to Poland! If something is not clear, ask clarifying questions in the comments.

What can you bring to Germany by plane

In Germany, there is a duty-free import of personal luggage subject to the following conditions:

things are intended for use during your stay in the country
things do not contain items prohibited for import into Germany
availability of relevant certificates and licenses for goods restricted for import into the country
things will not be sold, pledged or otherwise alienated in the territory of the country.

Without obligation to return to Germany, you can import:

Items are for personal use
items are not intended for sale or other forms of alienation

That is, you can bring souvenirs as a gift to your German friends without any problems.

What is prohibited to bring into Germany

Unlicensed medications (narcotics), such as heroin, morphine, cocaine, amphetamines, barbiturates, LSD, and hashish.
Knives, daggers, brass knuckles, telescopic batons and similar edged weapons.
Pornographic materials depicting children (books, magazines, films, videos, photographs, computer programs etc.)
Counterfeit goods that violate the rights of registered trademark owners, such as watches or CDs containing counterfeit software.
Meat, fish products, eggs, honey produced outside the EU, with certain exceptions.

What is restricted for import to Germany

Firearms, explosives and ammunition, including stun guns and gas cartridges.
Live animals (the importation of animals into Germany is subject to special regulations).
Fur, ivory, leather, stuffed animals or birds.
Plants, seedlings, seeds and bulbs.
Longwave radio transmitters.

What is forbidden to export from Germany

Petrol. When leaving the country by car, there should be no more than 10 liters in a spare canister.

Declared currency amount

Any amount over EUR 15,000 imported into Germany is subject to declaration.

How much alcohol can you bring into Germany?

Tobacco products - 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, 200 g of tobacco (import allowed for persons over 17 years old)
Alcohol - 1 liter of drinks with an alcohol content of more than 22 degrees; 2 liters of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of up to 22 degrees; 2 liters of sparkling (foamy) wines and liquors; 2 liters of ordinary wines (import is allowed for persons over 17 years old)
Coffee - 500 g in grains or 200 g of instant coffee (import is allowed for persons over 15 years old)
Perfumes - 50 ml of perfume (cologne) or 250 ml of eau de toilette (no age limit)
Medicinal products - quantity required for personal use

How much alcohol can you take out of Germany?

Alcohol up to 3 liters is exported duty-free
Each additional liter of alcohol is subject to a duty of 10 EUR

In Germany, there is a Tax Free system that allows you to buy goods without VAT in most stores in the country. You just need to ask the seller in advance if their store is participating in this program. If it participates, then when you buy at least 25 EUR, you will be issued a receipt for VAT refund. Refund companies are located at borders and airports. You will need to present the goods, receipt, foreign passport and short-stay visa at the Kundendienst cash desk (customer service) or at the counter with the sign "tax free vov tourists". The specialist of the company will return your money to you, taking into account the commission. Usually it is 10 - 15% of the purchase amount.

VAT is not refundable on:

services offered in Germany. (Thus, bus, train, restaurant bills, hotel accommodation are paid in full, i.e., including VAT)
any personal vehicle equipment (e.g. bumper, side window, tow rope, first aid kit), as well as fuel, engine oil etc.

Long journey, especially foreign countries, poses many questions for the traveler. Differences in current legislation places of stay can not only overshadow the pastime in another state, but also seriously affect the material well-being of the tourist. At the same time, if you are guided by the norms of the Law, you can often save on paying for tours and insurance payments. Knowing how to properly transport medicines across the border, you can protect yourself in case of an unexpected illness and not waste time visiting foreign countries. medical institutions or pharmacies.

Control of the circulation of medicines by specialized departments of the Russian Federation (RF) involves checking the import and export of drugs and medicines. Moreover, lists of prohibited drugs for transportation across the border are published in each state. You can get acquainted with such a list on the official website of the consulate. Someone will say that this is already too much, but be that as it may, preparation for a trip abroad includes working out such seemingly frivolous issues, otherwise it will be required already from smuggling charges.

How many drugs can be transported across the border

The main concept followed by the legislation of most countries is to limit the amount of pharmacological products. The import and export norm is designed to limit the commercial interest of the tourist, allowing the latter to keep medicines with him abroad in required quantity for own use. Additional requirements of tourist countries may be specific. For example, in the territory of the Russian Federation, a substance can be serious medicine, and abroad be considered a biological additive.

Rules for the export and import of medicines across the border

Particular attention is usually focused on citizens who suffer from chronic diseases. Such people usually try to avoid complications and try to take medicines on holiday abroad with a margin. So you don’t have to at least overpay for medicines in foreign pharmacies. At the same time, you still have to confirm your right to a stock of pharmacological products. The rules for transporting medicines across the border contain a clause that indicates the need to pay a state duty of up to 15% for the export of goods. In order not to incur additional costs, especially for expensive medicines, you should have a medical prescription on hand. This may be an extract from the medical record, certified by the attending physician and the seal of the institution.

Important: if you are not sure what capsules with the drug or medicines you need, you can take with you on the tour, it is better to get a prescription for them from your doctor. The presence of such a document will already warn a number of questions from customs officers.

A rule with an extract and certification from the attending physician may also be needed regarding insulin. You can take the drug as hand luggage in the amount you need (certainly so that the border guard does not have suspicions of its further commercial sale).

Important: if you have bought medicines abroad for personal purposes, you must also have a prescription for it or permission (confirmation of necessity) for use from a doctor.

Transportation of which drugs is prohibited across the border

Young mothers often try to take with them almost the entire list of medicines abroad with their child. Care is care, but it must be borne in mind that alcohol-containing products should be removed from the luggage. At customs, such goods can be qualified as drinks, namely tinctures on mint, valerian, arnica, eucalyptus, calendula and others.

Important: in order not to get into an unpleasant situation, products with an alcohol content higher than 0.5 percent, as well as narcotic and potent substances (for example, codeine) should be excluded from the personal first-aid kit.

When specifying which medicines cannot be transported across the border, you should once again familiarize yourself with the list of medicines that may contain elements related to drugs or psychoactive substances. The following medications are at risk:

Pain medications (such as tramadol);
Sleeping pills;
Means for weight loss (dulling the feeling of hunger);
Sedatives, pain relievers.

If such goods are at the border, customs rules for the export of medicines across the border of Russia will begin to apply to citizens. According to the requirements of the legislation, it will be necessary to fill out a declaration for drugs with an explanation of the reasons for the origin of the medicines and the purposes of their use (for personal use or for relatives, friends). In this case, if you will be flying by plane, you need to go through the red corridor, where you can present a declaration, documents and certificates confirming the personal need to carry medicines with you.

Important: the law is strict in relation to persons who deliberately try to smuggle prohibited substances across the border, and not medicines. Such travelers may be subject to disciplinary measures (fine, seizure of medicines or substances), as well as criminal prosecution.

The non-prohibited minimum of drugs that you can take on a tour abroad

If a citizen leaving abroad does not feel a particular need for medicines, he can form a more or less simple supply of medicines and items that are not prohibited to carry:

Aerosols for protection against insects;
Eye drops;
contraceptives;
Means for protection against solar activity;
Painkillers;
Medications to restore the normal functioning of the stomach.
Antiallergic drugs.

According to the clarifications of the Federal Customs Service, on an airplane, like any other transport, it is allowed to transport medicines across the border that are not registered in the Russian Federation. Provided that these substances are necessary for personal use. Doubts among representatives of the Law may arise again if the number of drugs is greatly overestimated.

Important: clarify which medicines can be transported across the border. This information will be provided to you by the tour operator and the website or information desk of the consulate.

Note: Note was updated in 2019 year, due to changes in the rules for the transport of goods.

Rules and regulations for the movement of goods across country borders

Each state (or group of states) necessarily establishes certain rules for the movement of goods across its border (both for import and export). What can be imported into the country and what cannot. Which goods can be exported and which cannot.

For reference:
AT customs, the word "goods" means any item crossing the border (a car, a camera, a used toothbrush or even current flowing through wires), regardless of whether it is a product in the truest sense of the word (i.e. intended for sale) or not.

EVERYTHING that crosses the border, from the point of view of customs, is called the word "goods".

This word will be used in what follows.

In some quantities, you can transport goods duty-free, and sometimes you have to pay customs duty for moving goods across the border, some goods can be moved without accompanying documents (goods for personal use, usually), and in some cases, for movement of goods requires certificates, permits, etc. similar papers.

These and similar questions are determined by the customs legislation of each particular state (or union of states). In the EU and the EAEU, these are general rules for all countries that are part of these Unions.

Thus, each country (group of countries) has its own rules and regulations for the transport of goods, which also change periodically, therefore, there is not much point in copying them into this note (but they are given below).

Before traveling to any specific country, it always makes sense to clarify the rules and regulations for the transport of goods across its border, on the official site her Customs Service.

But in general case, for tourists (people carrying only personal belongings necessary on vacation or on a business trip), there are no special restrictions. But there are a number of features, which are discussed below.

most up-to-date information according to the customs rules for the movement of goods across the borders of the EAEU countries, can always be found on the website of the Customs Service of the Russian Federation, only basic data relating to ordinary tourists (standard cases) will be given here.

If the most common (standard) set of personal belongings is moved across the border for a vacation trip (on a business trip, visiting friends or relatives), then this does not raise any questions from customs.

Carriage allowance for goods for personal use

Most ordinary goods (related to goods for personal use), individuals it is allowed to move across the border without paying customs duty and without presenting accompanying documents, but within the established norms of duty-free import/export.

If the duty-free allowance is exceeded, it is necessary to pay a customs duty (for the volume of goods that exceeds the amount allowed for duty-free movement).

But first you need to deal with the general points.

IMPORTANT POINT

Speaking of the movement of goods across the border, should be distinguished direction of movement of goods: on export from the country, and on import into the country.
It should also be distinguished kinds import and export of goods.

Very simplified, it looks like this:

Import of goods- when the goods are imported into the country for the first time (and their re-export is not implied, i.e. the goods are imported into the country on a permanent basis);
Export of goods- this is when the goods are exported from the country forever (it does not mean its re-importation, return to the country);
Temporary export- when a product is temporarily exported from the country (it is understood that this product will be imported back after some time);
Re-import- import of goods exported earlier (the procedure is reverse to temporary export);
Temporary importation- when the goods are imported into the territory temporarily (it is understood that the goods will be exported after a certain time);
Return export- export of goods imported into the country temporarily (the procedure is reverse to temporary import);
Transit- importation of goods into the country in order to move it through its territory in transit (it is understood that the same goods will be exported elsewhere).

The diagram above is a primitively simplified diagram. In fact, everything works much more complicated there, but who needs additional details, open the Customs Code of the EAEU and understand all the subtleties for yourself.

It should also be understood that the process often referred to as “crossing the border” is not a single process. These are essentially two different processes: leaving one country, and entering another country.

Therefore, it is more accurate to say not “crossing the border”, but “crossing the borders” (two borders). First, you cross the border of one state (leaving it) - this is the first stage, and then you cross the border of a neighboring state (entering it) - the second stage.

And these two stages are in no way connected with each other. Each state has its own laws and regulations. This must be clearly understood for yourself (and this is important for a better understanding of the further text of the note).

If you are traveling as a tourist (and this article is written specifically for tourists), and if we talk about your personal belongings for a trip that you take with you to and from vacation, then when moving across the border, you during the trip:

When leaving the Russian Federation (RB) (crossing the border of the EAEU in the direction "to the exit") - perform temporary export goods (their personal belongings in our case);
When entering one of the EU countries (or any other non-EU country) - you temporary importation goods to its territory (in the case of an EU country, to the territory of the EU countries, where uniform requirements installed);
Leaving the EU – do re-export goods (temporarily imported earlier), but for goods that you purchased in the EU while on holiday abroad, you perform a simple export goods (not reverse);
When entering the territory of the EAEU (Russian Federation, Belarus, etc.) - in relation to things that you have previously exported, you perform re-import goods, but for goods that you purchased while on holiday abroad, you perform a simple import goods (primary, not reverse).

It is in this sequence and for such purposes that you move the goods (your personal belongings) across the border, during a normal tourist trip.

So, when you are looking for an answer to the question: “how many kilograms can you carry across the border?”, You must clearly understand that you want to know specifically, the norms for which case, from those listed in the list above?

There are practically no restrictions on temporary export and the subsequent re-import of goods (a typical situation for a tourist). What was taken out temporarily, you can bring back without restrictions on weight / value, payment of duties, etc.

This is directly stated in the Customs Code. The second question: how to prove to the customs that this product was exported earlier? But more on that below.

Rules and limits are usually set states (or Unions of states, both the EU and the EAEU set their own rules, for example) for import goods (sometimes for temporary import) into their territory, and are very rarely established for their export (and only for certain categories of goods).

In simple terms, you can export (any) from the country temporarily or permanently, you can do anything and in any quantities (except for some groups of goods), the customs service will not have any questions for you (however, in the case of a very large consignment of goods, they may inquire about the legitimacy of its origin).

If we talk specifically about the countries of the EAEU (Russian Federation, Belarus, etc.), then the export of goods for personal use of them is not limited by anything except common sense and the capacity of your vehicle (or the strength of your arms, or the limitations of the carrier carrying you across the border).

It should also be borne in mind that not all categories of goods can be classified as goods specifically. personal use. We will dwell on this in more detail below.

BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER about the fact that having taken the goods abroad, you will very soon run into the border of another country, in which this goods will need to be import(temporarily or permanently). But there may well be restrictions on the import of goods.

About all this in more detail - a little lower, but for now let's return to the general provisions.

For some types of goods, there is also a limit on the maximum rate, i.e. more than this norm, it is impossible to import these goods, even with the payment of customs duties. For example, it is impossible to transport more than 5 liters of alcoholic beverages per person across the border of the Russian Federation, even with the payment of duties.

There are also groups of goods that cannot be imported without paying duties, even in minimal volumes. For example, for the EAEU countries, such goods (from more or less household items) include ethyl alcohol. It can be transported in quantities up to 5 liters, but only upon payment of customs duty, for any transported volume (at the rate of 22 euros per liter).

Personal belongings of tourists (t-shirts, socks, smartphones, slippers, cameras, jeans, laptops and other rubbish) are normalized by weight and / or total cost: as a rule, this is something in the region of 30-50 kg of things per person and the total cost no more than 300-1500 euros (for different countries and for different types transport its own rules, see below).

But! As for the EAEU countries:

note

All norms (restrictions) of duty-free importation of goods for personal use are applied only to goods imported into the country for the first time (i.e. goods purchased abroad during a trip), and imported into the country on a permanent basis.

And these rules (restrictions) no way do not apply to those goods for personal use that you have previously taken abroad with you, regardless on their value, quantity or weight (that is, goods for which re-importation is carried out).

What (in relation to the import of goods into the territory of the EAEU) is directly stated in the Customs Code (an article from it is given below). But again, let me remind you that not every product can be classified as “for personal use”.

Some types of goods are additionally rationed for carriage by quantity or by weight (volume).

Of the most "popular" goods that are subject to restrictions are alcoholic beverages, tobacco (and tobacco products), in some countries - perfumes, jewelry, as well as certain types of products.

Also, as a rule, the norms for transporting fuel outside the car tank (in a canister) are limited, so if you like to carry “spare” gasoline, then do not rush to throw a twenty-liter canister into the trunk when traveling to Europe.

In most cases, in the EU countries, the permitted amount of fuel transported outside the car tank is limited to ten liters (and in some countries it is completely prohibited).

Yes and duty-free export fuel outside the car tank from the EAEU countries is allowed only in the amount of 10 liters.

All fuel that is exported in an amount of more than 10 liters (outside the tank) will already be considered a product not for personal use (see below "List of goods not related to a product for personal use"), and an export duty will have to be paid for the export of this product .

The allowances for children and adults for some types of goods differ. For example, if we are talking about the transportation of tobacco or alcohol, then for a child under 18 years old, according to the norms for the movement of these goods, it is not allowed.

The importation of goods is sometimes subject to different standards that depend on the mode of transport: for example, tobacco products can be imported into the EU countries in quantities of up to 2 packs (40 cigarettes) per adult when moving by land (car, train, bus, on foot), and up to 10 packs (200 cigarettes) when traveling by air. But you can take out cigarettes from there unlimitedly.

The same applies to meat and dairy products: their import into the EU, for example, categorically prohibited (in any form, even if they were previously purchased in the EU, they will not let you bring them back if they notice), but the export of such products is unlimited.

But here we must take into account that the stick always has two ends, and the border has two sides. And to import, for example, the same tobacco products into the Russian Federation (or Belarus), is also possible only in limited quantities.

Duty-free transportation of goods for personal use across the borders of the EAEU countries

On January 1, 2018, the new Customs Code of the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which was formed on the site of the former Customs Union of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan, came into force. In addition to the mentioned countries, the EAEU also included Kyrgyzstan and Armenia.

NOTE!

It's more about the rules duty-free transport of goods for personal use by individuals.
With payment of duties(import or export), through any the border can be transported, in principle, any quantity goods for both personal and commercial use — there are no restrictions on the general norms for the transport of goods as such, neither in its mass nor in its value.

But this does not mean that individuals can move any volumes of any goods across the border,just by paying the fee. No.

Moving goods across the border on a general basis, in some cases, in addition to paying duties, it also requires the presentation of certificates for products and other accompanying documents (carriers know about this, and their documents are in order, but you may encounter problems if these documents are not available) .

But since this blog is dedicated to travel for the purpose of tourism, this topic will not be further developed (considered) in detail. Read the Customs Code, in this case, everything is written there: how and what, and with what documents and according to what rules you need to transport.

Currently, to the EAEU countries (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia), without paying customs duties and / or taxes, individuals can import in baggage goods for personal use (with the exception of ethyl alcohol and indivisible goods) transported by all modes of transport (except for aviation), the customs value of which does not exceed an amount equivalent to 500 euros and (or) weighing no more than 25 kg.

When importing goods using air transport, restrictions on its value / weight differ in b about the wrong side ( 10000 euro/50 kg), but since this blog is about traveling by car, the rules for this type of transport will not be considered here.

Here, I also recall that export goods for personal use - unlimited. As much as you can take out, so much you take out - your right (the main thing is that the country in which you will then import, had no objection).

If only the exported goods were acquired legally, i.e. documents for them should be, if we are not talking about personal items (rags), but about consignments (carry 10 boxes of paint, for example, etc.), but do not forget about the following import of this product to a neighboring country - there may be features.

If the above rules duty-free imports are exceeded, then in terms of such excess, a single rate of customs duties in the amount of 30% of the customs value is applied specified goods, but not less than 4 euros per 1 kg.

NOTE

The above norms apply only to goods for personal use purchased abroad and imported into the territory of the EAEU countries for the first time.

For re-importation of goods for personal use (i.e. when importing goods that were previously exported outside the territory of the EAEU), these rules do not apply which is expressly stated in the Customs Code.

Part 3 Art. 266 Customs Code EAEU (quote):

“... norms for importation into the customs territory of the Union goods for personal use in accompanied and (or) unaccompanied baggage determined excluding goods for personal use, used and necessary on the way and at the destination, the criteria for which are determined by the Commission. ... "

That is, this is what was mentioned above: import standards (those same 25 kg / 500 euros) limit importation of newly acquired goods from abroad, excluding the things that you temporarily were taken abroad with them earlier, when making a trip from the territory of the EAEU (RF, RB, and so on) to Europe.

And the same is told to us by part 5 of Art. 266 of the Customs Code of the EAEU (quote):

« Goods for personal use, ... imported to the customs territory of the Union after their temporary export With customs territory Union, imported into the customs territory of the Union without payment customs duties, taxes regardless of their cost, weight and (or) quantity on condition maintaining their unchanged state, except for changes due to natural wear and tear, as well as changes due to natural loss under normal conditions of transportation (transportation) and (or) storage, and confirmation to the customs authority in the manner established in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 265 of this Code, that these goods are brought back into the customs territory of the Union after they have been temporarily exported from the customs territory of the Union.»

That is, if you took with you 50 (or 150, or 250) kg of personal belongings, with a total value of 5,000 (or 25,000, or 125,000) euros when you went on vacation, then you can absolutely free of duty to bring them back, provided that you can confirm the fact that these things were exported by you earlier.

No restrictions (norms) on re-importation goods(i.e. for the import of goods exported from the country earlier) do not apply.

But if questions or doubts arise from the customs officers in reverse importing this product, you will have to work hard and prove to them (literally: “confirm to the customs authority”) the fact that this product was actually exported by you from the country earlier, and now it is being imported by you back.

In difficult cases, this purpose is the declaration of goods when they are exported. If you are on a regular tour, this question is not worth it (no need). All the details are in the note about declaring goods by tourists (link below).

But for all other imported goods (purchased abroad during the trip and imported into the country for the first time), the duty-free rates published above will already apply. And for everything that exceeds the norm (by weight or value), you will have to pay import duties.

AND WHAT NOW, NOT TO BUY ANYTHING IN EUROPE? HOW TO LIVE?! (can't read this)

What is written below applies only to ordinary tourists (or autotourists), but NOT to shuttles, smugglers, etc. brethren (thanks to whose tireless work, the norms are being tightened).

YES BUY ON HEALTH WHAT YOU WANT AND HOW MUCH YOU WANT!

BUT if only you buy things in person for myself(not for resale and so on) and within reason.

When buying goods abroad for yourself, there is nothing easier than passing them off as personal items that were used and taken abroad earlier when going on vacation.

Nobody will “riveted” to second-hand things when crossing the border (well, if there are not half a ton of them, of course, and if there are not 5-10-20 identical pieces there - that is, not a commodity batch) .

In addition, customs officers also look at the frequency of your crossing the border. If you cross it one, two or three times a year, this is normal, this is a typical tourist, there are an order of magnitude fewer questions about such things.

And if you cross the border once a week (or every other day), and at the same time you are not a regular bus driver or a pilot, then there will be a slightly different approach to you (more tough and professional, the shuttles know this).

Want to buy yourself three pairs of branded shoes (350 euros each), a handbag for your wife (450 euros) and 10 T-shirts (20 euros each)? For God's sake, buy it!

But just take off all the packaging and tags from them, and put on (wear) each thing for a vacation at least once, so that the customs officers can see that this is a used thing, not for resale, but for yourself (i.e. personal ).

And there will be no questions for you. Who knows where you bought these shoes or a handbag, in Moscow or in Milan?

Do you want to buy a new smartphone? No problem! Just throw out all the packaging from it before crossing the border ( it is important!), reload all your contacts into it in advance, use it on vacation, take a picture, etc. So that it can be seen (in case of questions) that the thing is second-hand.

And there will be no more questions for you. Even if your old smartphone is lying nearby. You can always say that one is working and the other is personal (there is such a practice, they will believe you). But if there are three or four smartphones (and even new ones, and the same ones), there will be questions.

Do you want to bring yourself five branded perfume bottles? No problem! Just not the same. And unpack them all, and at least use a little bit (puff a couple of times). So that again (in case of questions) it could be said that, they say, we took it with us ...

Do you want to bring perfume to a friend (in a package)? Not a problem - duty-free import standards exist for that. Remember them. Use them. What can be done from things - do second-hand. What can not be done second-hand - try to "fit" into the duty-free norms.

True, I don’t know that such things can be bought precisely and only in Europe (which we cannot find now), but you never know ... people are all different. Maybe some of you need to buy something there.

Just don't be greedy! And don't lose your head. And everything will be fine. There will be no extra questions for you.

Also, just in case, I’ll tell you that a personal search (search) at the border is carried out in exceptionally rare cases (when there are serious suspicions or grounds for it).

So various expensive small things can be completely stuffed into inner pockets. And they rarely look into women's handbags (if only briefly and from above, and then rarely).

Just do not turn pale when you are asked, “are you carrying something”? You will be immediately calculated (there is a glance there). And so ... you can if carefully.

Believe me, people working at customs are very good at distinguishing ordinary tourists from shuttles, hucksters, and so on. And for tourists, as a rule, there are no huge questions, if they observe the norms of decency.

But if each of the tourists returning from abroad carries with them 5-7 large bags stuffed with clothes, then this is guaranteed to attract the attention of customs. Keep this in mind too.

If the purpose of a trip to Europe is not tourism, but shopping there, then I recommend then choose for the trip not ground modes of transport, but airplane.

There, duty-free import rates are simply gorgeous: 10,000 euros / 50 kg duty-free. For each participant of the trip. Pack up, to your health!

For the purposes of confirming the fact of re-importation of goods, the declaration of goods is used when they are exported outside the territory of the EAEU, but the issues of declaring goods when performing a tourist trip are considered in a separate note.

But, in principle, for ordinary, everyday tourist things (rags, household appliances, etc.), declaring is not mandatory. Customs officers perfectly distinguish personal items for everyday use, from those just bought (imported for the first time).

Below is an extract from the official document (Appendix No. 1 to the Decision of the Council of the Commission of the EAEU), which provides the criteria for determining such goods:

“The norms for the import into the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union of goods for personal use in accompanied and (or) unaccompanied baggage are determined without taking into account goods for personal use that were in use and needed along the way and (or) at the destination, based on the following criteria:

generally accepted (traditional) practice of use along the route and (or) destination, including taking into account seasonality, purpose of travel, mode of transport, frequency of crossing the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union;
the presence of signs of wear (including scratches, dents, other mechanical damage), washing, other use;
the absence of tags, labels, labels, primary packaging, including those transported separately, with the exception of packaging damaged in a way that precludes the restoration of its original state in an economically beneficial way;
importation in a single or other quantity necessary for the generally accepted (traditional) practice of using such goods, including taking into account seasonality, the purpose of the trip, mode of transport, an objective need for the route and (or) destination.

That is, if the presence of any product with you is justified from the point of view of using it during the trip, the product has signs that it was in use, there is no factory packaging on it (including next to it, in luggage ), and this product travels in a single quantity (camera, laptop), or in some reasonable quantity (rags), then there will be no problems with its return import, even if you have not declared its export.

For more details, read about this topic in the article about declaring goods by tourists, the link to which is given just above.

Additional restrictions for certain types of goods

There are stricter restrictions on the importation of certain types of goods for personal use. Such goods include alcohol and tobacco products, as well as, from August 19, 2019, vegetables / fruits.

Alcoholic drinks and beer- no more than 3 liters per individual over the age of 18 are transported duty-free.

In case of exceeding the norm (from 3 to 5 liters inclusive), customs duties are charged at a single rate of 10 euros per 1 liter in terms of exceeding the quantitative norm of 3 liters.

Ethanol- in quantities up to 5 liters, customs duties are applied at a single rate of 22 euros per 1 liter.

Tobacco and tobacco products- no more than 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars (cigarillos) or 250 grams of tobacco, or these products in the assortment with a total weight of no more than 250 grams per individual over 18 years of age.

For vegetables and fruits(imported into the territory of the EAEU without a phytosanitary certificate), since August 2019, the movement rate has been set at 5 kg per individual (no age limit).

If you need to import a batch of more than five kilograms of fruits or vegetables (almost any), then take care to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for imported products in advance (when buying it).

If there is a certificate, then the duty-free allowances are limited to the general allowances (25 kg / 500 euros), if you need more - through the payment of import duties.

If there is no certificate, then the goods (in the part that exceeds the allowed 5 kg) will not be allowed through the border (disposed of), keep this in mind.

NOTES

Here I will focus on the fact that no separation by type or strength of alcoholic beverages: you can import three liters of beer, you can bring three liters of absinthe - it doesn't matter, only the total volume matters.

If the amount of alcoholic beverages exceeds three liters per person, this must be indicated in customs declaration(and pay duties, of course), and follow through the "red" corridor.

Also, under no circumstances can you carry more than 5 liters of alcohol per person (even with the payment of customs duties), or tobacco products in excess of the above volumes. Surplus will be confiscated and destroyed.

For children under 18 years of age, permitted rates for the transport of alcohol and tobacco do not apply.

Goods for personal use, moved across the border with the payment of taxes (duties)

Goods for personal use(with the exception of ethyl alcohol and indivisible goods) the customs value of which exceeds the norms established for duty-free transportation.

Per import such goods are subject to a customs duty at a single rate of 30 percent of their customs value, but not less than 4 euros per 1 kilogram of weight in excess of the weight norm and (or) cost norm.

Indivisible goods for personal use weighing more than 35 kg, regardless of cost. Per import such goods are subject to customs duty in the form of an aggregate customs payment (see below).

Ethanol- in any volume. An import duty is charged at the rate of 22 euros per liter.

Alcoholic drinks and beer in quantities from 3 to 5 liters inclusive. An import duty is charged at the rate of 10 euros per liter.

Goods not related to goods for personal use

All goods moved across borders by individuals can generally be declared as "goods for personal use". It doesn’t matter what you are carrying: rags for a trip, or a grandmother’s chest of drawers (only not antique, that is, not of cultural value), all these are goods for personal use.

But there are a number of products, whose movement across the border in any quantities, or in quantities exceeding the established norms, cannot be declared as “movement of goods for personal use”.

This does not mean that you do not have the right to move them across the border. Have. But already with the payment of import / export duties, and possibly, in some cases, with the presentation of commodity certificates (for quality and so on), that is, on a general basis.

To goods that cannot be classified as goods "for personal use" when crossing the border in any direction(unless otherwise specified in the text, the specific direction of movement of goods), include:

Caviar of sturgeon species of fish (black caviar) in an amount of more than 250 grams.
Fish, crustaceans (live, chilled, frozen) in an amount of more than 5 kg.
Ethyl alcohol, alcoholic beverages and beer with a total volume of more than 5 liters, moved by a person who has reached the age of 18.
Ethyl alcohol, alcoholic beverages and beer carried by a person under 18 years of age.
Tobacco and tobacco products in the amount of more than 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars (cigarillos), or 250 gr. tobacco, or the specified products in the assortment with a total weight of more than 250 grams, moved by a person who has reached the age of 18.
Tobacco and tobacco products transported by a person under 18 years of age.
Goods exported from the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (hereinafter - the Union), in respect of which export customs duties are established by the legislation of a member state of the Union (with the exception of fuel that is in ordinary tanks of a vehicle for personal use, and not more than 10 liters in a separate container).
Natural diamonds (with the exception of diamonds worth no more than 75 thousand US dollars, exported from the customs territory of the Union).
Vehicles not included in the list certain types motor vehicles and motor vehicles and trailers for motor vehicles and motor vehicles, which are vehicles for personal use, approved by the Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission dated June 30, 2017 N 74.
Internal combustion engines (excluding outboard motors).
Boilers for central heating, classified in subheading 8403 10 TN VED EAEU.
Machinery, mechanisms, equipment classified in positions 8426 - 8430, 8433 - 8442, 8444 00 - 8449 00 000 0, 8453 - 8464, from 8465, 8466, 8468, 8474 - 8480, 8486, 8514, 8530, 85 , 8545, 8548, 9024, 9027, 9030 and 9031 FEACN of the EAEU (excluding mowers for lawns, parks or sports grounds, household circular saws).
At the link just above, you can check which codes apply to which goods, but I assure you, there is nothing related to tourist trips or trips of ordinary individuals.
Solariums for tanning.
Medical appliances and equipment (with the exception of syringes, needles, catheters, cannulas, similar instruments, equipment for measuring blood pressure, temperature, as well as equipment necessary for medical use).
Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture (with the exception of hospital beds with mechanical devices necessary for medical use).
Hairdressing chairs and similar chairs, parts thereof.
Apparatus and equipment for photographic laboratories, classified in heading 9010 of the FEACN of the EAEU.
Devices, equipment and models intended for demonstration purposes, classified in heading 9023 00 of the TN VED EAEU.
Games powered by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or similar means of payment.
Goods in respect of which export control measures are applied, in the cases and in the manner established in accordance with the legislation of the Member State of the Union.
To a greater extent, control concerns certain categories of goods: high-tech equipment (including parts thereof) and materials, measuring instruments, chemicals, nuclear and radioactive materials, etc.
However, among the controlled goods there are also seemingly harmless goods: protective and rescue equipment, pyrotechnic products, including household items, and other products with a wide range of applications.
Detailed lists of such goods can be found on the FSTEC website, but again, I assure you, there is nothing specifically related to simple, classic tourism.

Here, when moving goods from the list above across the border, you will never be able to designate them in the category of “goods for personal use”, and, accordingly, you will have to declare their movement, pay duties and provide a number of accompanying documents.

All other products(that's all, everything, except those listed in the list above), can be declared by you as "goods for personal use" when moving them across the border.

Goods for personal use, the movement of which across the border is allowed with the permission of state authorities

weapons, their main parts, ammunition - permission from the internal affairs bodies;
cultural values - permit document for the export of cultural property, issued government agency exercising control over the circulation of cultural property (Ministry of Culture of Russia);
endangered animals and plants, their parts, as well as products derived from them - a CITES permit issued by Rosprirodnadzor;
radio electronic means and/or high frequency devices civil purpose- permission from Roskomnadzor;
technical means with encryption functions - a notice registered by the FSB Center for Licensing, Certification and Protection of State Secrets.

If you are going to move goods from the list above across the border, you must have permission to move them.

I will especially note: to the category "radio-electronic means and (or) high-frequency devices for civilian use" from the list above - do not apply smartphones, telephones, Walky-Talky radios and the like.

In general, everything that can be freely bought in a regular store on the territory of the Russian Federation does not, as a rule, belong to this category. So don't "boot" on this topic.

Indivisible goods and total customs payment

Indivisible goods for personal use- goods for personal use, weighing more than 35 kilograms, consisting of one unit or one set of goods, including those moved in disassembled, unassembled, incomplete or incomplete form, provided that the goods have the main property of the assembled, complete or completed goods.

For the carriage of indivisible goods is charged total customs payment. The word "cumulative" means that the payment is made as a single payment, and it includes (includes) customs duty, tax (VAT), and excise duty.

Duties are calculated based on the customs value of the goods (30% of it), or at the rate of 4 euros for each kilogram of weight (whichever is greater). Then other payments are added to them, and the final amount is obtained.

Duty-free transport of goods for personal use across the borders of EU countries

Duty-free transport of goods for personal use into the territory of countries European Union for the most part unified. There is an insignificant difference in details, but it needs to be clarified on the websites of the consulates or customs services of the respective countries (I will not be able to describe everything here).

The main restrictions apply to the importation of alcohol and tobacco (any tobacco products) into the EU countries, as well as fuel (outside the car tank) and meat (meat-containing) and dairy (milk-containing) products.

Since 2013, the import of meat and dairy products into the territory of the EU countries has been banned. in any its form (including canned food, animal feed, etc.), in general, any product of this kind, as well as any product containing meat and milk.

It is absolutely impossible to transport any of these two categories of goods and in any form. Restrictions were introduced to combat African swine fever, but are still in effect.

Some countries impose additional restrictions on certain categories of goods, for example, you cannot import more than 50 ml of perfume or 250 ml of toilet water into Lithuania. But let me remind you that such restrictions do not apply to goods for personal use.

If you are bringing five bottles of perfume across the Lithuanian border, but they are all unsealed, open, and it is clear that they are for personal use (they have already been used), then there are no restrictions - take at least five, at least ten bottles without problems.

But if these bottles are sealed, then only one such bottle can be brought in for personal use, and you will have to pay a duty for the import of the rest.

Restrictions on the duty-free transport of goods for personal use into the EU

Without paying import duties, you can bring into the territory of the EU countries by land transport:

Alcoholic products:
- or 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (with a strength of more than 22% alcohol by volume);
- or 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (strength less than 22%);
- or 4 liters of wine (dry, up to 11% strength);
- or 16 liters of beer (why?).
Tobacco products: 40 cigarettes or 20 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50 grams of tobacco (norms for traveling by road, when traveling by plane, the norms are much higher - it is allowed to carry one block of cigarettes).

NOTE: The import of alcohol and tobacco products into the EU is allowed for persons over 18 years of age (that is, the above rules do not apply to minors).

Fuel: up to 10 liters of fuel outside the vehicle tank.
Products: up to 10 kg of products (except for meat and meat-containing products and any kind of dairy products).
It is possible to transport products in larger quantities (up to general norms, i.e. up to 35 kg), but then the customs service will check whether these products comply with European requirements (i.e. whether they are included in special registers or not). If they do not comply, transportation will be prohibited.
Medicines for personal use- in the original packaging, on which the company and country of origin are clearly identified and there is a receipt or document confirming the purchase.
If more than three identical packages of a medicine are being imported, then a written confirmation from the person carrying the medicine is required that this medicine is not a narcotic analgesic or psychoactive substance, and that the person takes responsibility for the use of this medicine.
If you are transporting anabolic steroids, testosterone, growth hormones or their analogues, you must present a prescription from a medical institution for their use (certified translation into English or local language).

Other goods for personal use can be imported duty-free, if their total value does not exceed 300 euros, and the mass is 35 kilograms.

Here, again, I will point out the following fact: these 300 euros and 35 kg are not restrictions on temporary importation of goods (which then implies its re-exportation), but for ordinary importation, i.e. to import goods into the EU on a permanent basis (for sale there, or for gifts to friends, etc.).

And all these restrictions do not apply to second-hand things (which tourists usually take on vacation). It is clear that we all go abroad on vacation, and we carry with us goods worth much more than 300 euros (a laptop, a good smartphone, good camera- all this even one by one is more expensive), but this norm is not for these goods.

And so, the temporary importation of goods into the EU for personal use on a trip is not limited by anything other than common sense.

Of course, if each of you carries 5-10 bags with you, then the customs officers will take a closer look at you (since this is not typical for ordinary tourists).

The usual norm, which does not cause any questions from customs, is one or two bags of a standard size for travel, per person. There won't be any questions here. But if you want to carry more - no problem, but keep in mind that they will look at you (they may ask stupid extra questions).

The norm is 300 euros / 35 kg, this is for the goods that you are going to leave in the EU. Ordinary (normal) tourists usually do not have such goods. This applies more to various kinds of "shuttles", etc. brethren, feeding in the border zone, well, or for tourists returning from a tourist trip to Russia.

What is prohibited to import into the EU countries

In addition to the standard list of substances prohibited for transportation by individuals (weapons, drugs, explosive and radioactive substances, etc.), there are some restrictions on a number of other goods, which, however, are not related to tourism (mainly these are phytosanitary restrictions ).

It is forbidden to carry:

quarantine organisms (pests, diseases and their pathogens);
plants of the genus fir, cedar, cypress, juniper, deciduous, spruce, pine ... a long list, and all this has nothing to do with tourism.
In general, almost all types of plants (live) are prohibited for transportation.
If you are going to carry a plant, then check in advance whether it is possible to transport this species (but most likely it will be prohibited).
potatoes from third countries (but not products thereof);
soil and soil substrates (with the exception of peat);
biological and chemicals plant protection;
more than 5 kg of seeds of plants of the legume family;
more than 0.5 kg of each type of beet and corn seeds;
more than 0.1 kg of seeds of other vegetables.

In general, if you are going to the EU not as a tourist, but as an amateur gardener, then check in advance the restrictions regarding this topic. They are pretty tough.

Rules for the transport of goods

Movement across borders by individuals of certain types of goods is prohibited customs regulations any countries.

Such goods include: narcotic and psychotropic substances, military firearms, radioactive, explosive, poisonous, poisonous substances, ammunition, and some other specific groups of goods (not related to tourism).

Of course, the transportation of the goods listed above is prohibited specifically for tourists (i.e. private individuals). If it is necessary to transport these groups of goods across the border, specialized companies and organizations are engaged in this business, acting according to certain procedures and rules.

It is worth noting, however, that some of the objects listed above (for example, some narcotic substances, if they are medicines) are also allowed to be transported across the border to individuals, but in this case, they must be declared, and secondly, a certified translation of a doctor's prescription, which indicates the vital need for the use of these substances.

In addition, such medicines should only be in their original (pharmacy) packaging and there are restrictions on the amount of medicine transported in this way (stock for a period of not more than 30 days).

In general, if you have legal grounds if you are moving anything that is subject to general prohibitions across the border, be sure to check the points and rules for moving such groups of goods yourself before the trip.

Secondly, (and this is much more relevant for tourists), there are also sometimes bans on the movement of some seemingly quite ordinary goods across the border (for example, any ordinary food, for example, or seeds and seedlings of plants, etc.). p.) - see above.

On the territory of all EU countries, it is strictly forbidden to transport meat and dairy products, as well as ANY products containing meat and milk.

To move such products across the border into the EU (i.e. import), in any form(that's absolutely in any form, even in the form of animal food, or baby food) - is prohibited.

Moreover, this is prohibited, even if these products were previously exported from the EU. That is, they took sausage or stew out of the EU - good. But you can't bring it back.

It just needs to be known. You can export meat and dairy products as much as you like, provided that the country into which they are going to be imported does not object, i.e. has no restrictions on the import of such goods.

Transportation of animals across the border

There are peculiarities in the transportation of animals, ranging from their number (up to five individuals can be imported into the EU without problems), and ending with a set of necessary documentation for each animal.

For the import of pets, an international passport of the animal is required, in which there must be marks on the immunization of the animal and vaccination against rabies.

For the importation of pets into commercial purposes a veterinary certificate is required (issued by an authorized veterinarian exporting country) and an import permit issued by the State Veterinary Service of the country into which the import is made.

In case of transit, a veterinary certificate and the consent of the veterinary service of the importing country are required.

I will especially note: the post of veterinary control is an optional element of the checkpoint (it may not be), that is, you can not cross the border with an animal in any checkpoint. Keep this in mind and check in advance whether veterinary control is carried out at the post where you are going to cross the border.

One more thing general rule regarding the transportation of animals: always and everywhere, private individuals are strictly prohibited from transporting (moving) rats and mice across the border (even white, domestic, laboratory, etc.).

They won't let you and a rat cross any border of a civilized country, even if you have a hundred certificates and passports for it. This is just in case information (for those who are moving, etc.).

Violations of the rules and regulations for the transport of goods

If violations of the rules and regulations for the movement of goods are accidentally discovered at the border, then how lucky: you can “slip through” (rarely, and with very minor violations), or maybe administrative or criminal prosecution - it depends on what, how, and how rude it was violated.

Moreover, the rule: “ignorance of the law does not exempt from responsibility”, works in this case, to the fullest.

If the baggage allowance slightly and not criminally violated, for example, one extra bottle of wine or a couple of packs of cigarettes in excess of the allowed norm is found in the luggage, then the consequences will be minimal: they can even forgive sometimes, or, in the worst case, force them to declare the goods and pay the appropriate fee for transportation (much will depend on the staff on duty shift, i.e. on people).

But if 20 bottles of alcohol or 50 packs of cigarettes are found in the baggage in excess of the allowed limit, then the consequences will be much more serious: a fine, confiscation and other problems associated with violation of the rules for transporting goods.

If something prohibited for transportation, but not criminal, is found in the baggage (for example, meat and dairy products are prohibited for import into the EU), then they will simply be forced to throw it away (or you can eat them on the spot).

Well, if in the luggage they find weapons or drugs transported secretly (i.e., not declared), in violation of the rules of transportation ... then it will not be possible to “throw away” it, criminal liability is provided for this, whatever one may say.

Much also depends on how(how) norms and rules were violated: with or without intent. If you just put a block of cigarettes in your bag (and for importation into the EU, the allowed norm is two packs of cigarettes per person when traveling by car) - this is one case.

Here you can talk to customs representatives on the topic “I didn’t know” or “I forgot to post it”, etc., and this will most likely do without serious consequences (they will force you to throw it away, of course, or pay import duties).

But if the same block of cigarettes is found somewhere deliberately hidden (i.e., in a place where it could not get by chance), then there will be a different conversation with the customs officers, since the matter “smells” of smuggling, and smuggling is already a completely different story (however, if we are really talking about one block of cigarettes, then there will be no very serious consequences either).

Movement of goods for personal use by tourists

Personal belongings moved across the border in a reasonable amount do not cause any excitement among representatives of any customs office in the world. That is, if you (and your things) show that you are a tourist (and not a shuttle or a smuggler), then you will never have problems crossing any border.

No one will covet your rags, and household appliances and gadgets (a camera, a laptop, a smartphone, etc.) too, if it's over, you are taking not three cameras and not five laptops with you. At the customs there are “fish” and bigger ones, and tourists, as Vysotsky once sang:
"...weak interest for customs!".

If you travel like a tourist, act like a tourist, look like a tourist, and carry things like a tourist - then it is unlikely that all these problems and difficulties during customs control will affect you.

Well, some problems can, of course, arise if you “get excited” over the little things: you try to smuggle an extra bottle of alcohol into the EAEU, or an extra pack of cigarettes into the EU, but you shouldn’t expect huge problems there if the violation is really minor.

Everything else (personal items) is transported across the border without any problems. The only ones that are especially expensive, or those that are clearly out of the standard for usually being transported by tourists, maybe it makes sense to declare them.

All these customs restrictions, which were mentioned above, mainly concern residents of the border regions (both on the one hand and on the other), who regularly travel abroad and buy goods there for resale in commercial quantities.

So if you are a "clean" tourist, then feel free to choose the "green" corridor for passing the border.

But check the baggage rules and regulations when preparing for a trip, especially if you are going to move non-standard goods across the border. There are some restrictions that may affect you personally.

It is best to clarify these rules and regulations, first on the website of the consulate or customs service of the country whose border you are going to cross, and secondarily, on specialized sites and forums.

Issues related to crossing the borders of the EAEU countries should be clarified on the website of the Customs Service of the Russian Federation.

On this, I will finish this note on the rules and regulations for the movement of goods for personal use across state borders.

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