Customs clearance of a car - features, requirements and rules

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Today, quite a lot of screw-driven assembly of cars of famous brands has been opened in Russia, and there are also their own industrial giants with a full cycle of car production. Against the backdrop of economic growth, the number of cars produced is increasing every year. But despite this, many drivers want to drive a car from Europe or the USA. And as you know, all products imported from outside the Customs Union must go through the customs clearance procedure. Customs clearance of a car is the very barrier that scares off those who want to buy a car abroad and makes them turn their eyes towards the domestic auto industry. But if you approach this issue with skill, you can become the owner of a quality car for relatively little money. This article provides answers to common questions and dispels myths regarding customs clearance of cars in Russia.

Introduction

In accordance with the Customs Code of the EAEU, all goods crossing the border of the Economic Union are subject to customs clearance, unless otherwiseestablished by legislative acts of the customs union. Thus, the importer is obliged to pay the import customs duty to the state treasury. In the case of importing a car, the amount of the duty varies widely and depends on the size of the engine, the condition of the car and other factors. If a special (exclusive) car is imported, for example, a rare one, then the importer must apply to the regional office of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry with a request to conduct an examination and determine the cost of the imported goods in order to determine the import customs duty.

Legislation in the field of customs regulation often changes dynamically. And therefore, in order not to violate the import rules and not run into pen alties, before buying and clearing a car, you need to carefully read the import rules on the official resource of the regional customs.

Responsibility for violation of import rules

Owners of cars from abroad who have not passed customs clearance may be severely liable, up to criminal. To deliver a car to a temporary storage warehouse in the customs control zone, an individual has exactly one day (24 hours) from the moment the object of duty crossed the border of one of the countries of the Customs Union. If for any reason the goods were not placed under the customs clearance procedure, the car is automatically assigned the status of a contraband goods. And this means that the car will be confiscated, and the owner himself will incur administrative or criminal liability (depending on the size of the inflicteddamage).

That is why when buying a used car from your hands, you must carefully read the documentation. If a car from Europe and customs clearance did not pass, then you should immediately refuse to buy it: it will cost you more. You can get in big trouble with the law.

When is import duty not charged?

Under certain conditions of import and operation of the car, customs clearance of the car may not be carried out. Many are trying to use such loopholes in the law, thereby significantly reducing the cost of purchasing a car. According to most experts in the field of delivering cars from abroad, it is better not to do such things. But, on the other hand, the law is not violated, which means that it is possible to defer, or even avoid paying import duties altogether. But often the amount of this tax is more than half of the cost of imported cars.

So, if the car is imported for a certain time (up to a year inclusive), and not forever, then it is allowed not to go through the customs clearance procedure for the car. From Germany comes the largest flow of cars. And most of them are imported on a temporary basis.

There are people who go on the next adventure: register a car on the territory of neighboring states. However, according to the rules, such a car can stay on the territory of the Customs Union for no more than six months. If the car belongs to a citizen of the country, then up to one year inclusive.

Duty-free cars produced in the member countries of the EAEU or imported andissued from third countries before 2010.

Another way to avoid paying the fee is to obtain a residence permit in the country from which the car is imported (for example, in Germany). Customs clearance of a car from abroad in this case is not carried out. But, as you know, this option is very ambiguous. Since not everyone can get a residence permit.

Import of vehicles from Germany to Russia: customs clearance of cars

When importing a car by an individual for their own needs at the customs clearance point, it is necessary to fill out and submit to the tax inspector a declaration TD-6. In this case, the car is checked in as luggage. If the car is delivered in a container with other cars, then a goods declaration is issued for it. In this case, the carrier will take care of the delivery of the goods to customs and the preparation of the necessary documentation.

Before the start of customs control, the owner of the cargo makes an advance payment to the account of the customs authority. The specialist issues a receipt and a certificate of receipt of funds to the current account. If the import duty does not exceed the advance payment made by the owner of the cargo, the customs authorities are obliged to return the excess within the specified time.

If the paperwork is done correctly, then customs clearance of the car will not take much time. But if violations were made, then the process can be delayed for an indefinite time. But every day of parking a vehicle is paid according to the price list of the owner of the temporary storage warehouse.

By the way, the procedure for importing vehicles toterritory of Ukraine is not much different from that adopted in the countries of the customs union. But, judging by the opinions of residents of Ukraine, customs duties on the import of cars from the United States are much lower than those established in our state. This means that it is profitable for Ukrainians to import cars.

Documentation

At the customs clearance point, the inspector will request the following documents:

1. Application addressed to the head of customs on the placement of the vehicle under customs procedures.
2. Bill of lading and other documents provided by the shipper (seller).
3. Document with information on depositing cash security for customs procedures.
4. Completed customs declaration form.
5. Notification of the arrival of the vehicle in the customs control zone (temporary storage warehouse).
6. Insurance policy for the vehicle.

If all documents are available and in accordance with the law, the customs officer will issue permission for further procedures.

How the fee is paid

Even before the clearance procedure begins, the owner of the cargo makes an advance payment against the import duty. The structure of the duty on the import of a car includes a recycling fee and a customs fee. It should be taken into account the fact that the time from the moment the advance payment is paid to the moment the funds arrive at the account of the customs authorities can be very significant. Therefore, one should not hesitate in this matter: it is necessarymake payment as soon as possible.

What determines and how the amount of the advance payment is calculated

Without an advance payment for the services of customs authorities, the car will not even reach the internal customs terminal: it will be turned right on the border of a neighboring state. This is a kind of deposit that guarantees the payment by the owner of the cargo of all necessary fees. By the way, a pledge can be issued not only in cash, but also in the form of property belonging to the person who imports the goods.

In the event that the customs value of the imported car is not exactly known, the amount of the advance payment is determined roughly (approximately), based on the average cost of cars of this price category.

If the consignee can provide the customs authorities with documents confirming the exact cost of the goods and its technical and economic parameters, then the customs officers will calculate the exact amount of the advance payment, which will fully cover the import duty.

How much does customs clearance of a car cost

Quite often, unpleasant situations occur at customs when the owner of the car cannot pay the import duty. Such cargoes are arrested and not released. The fault is the rush in the desire to quickly get behind the wheel of a presentable car. Before you go to pick up the car, you need to carefully weigh the pros and cons. It is possible and even necessary, if there is no experience and relevant knowledge, to contact an organization that will advise on all issues of customs legislation and warn against committingerrors.

An online tool for calculating the approximate amount of import duty will help to carry out a preliminary assessment. It's hard to say how much the customs clearance of the car will pull. So, cars after an accident are imported at one price, and new cars from the salon - at a completely different price. But as a rule, the import duty rarely falls below 30% of the value of the imported car.

Conclusion

Throughout the vast expanse of the EAEU from the B altic to the Pacific, there are uniform rules for the import of cars by individuals. In this case, the legislation does not provide for any benefits. So, customs clearance of a car from Japan is carried out in the same manner and using the same procedures as cars from Germany or the USA. The cost of cars of the same class will also be the same. It is possible that cars from Japan and the USA will cost the end buyer a little more due to the difficult and lengthy transportation by sea.