Import 70 in the customs clearance system
Import 70 - customs code, applied in the registration of goods imported into the territory of the EAEU (including Russia) for release. This is one of the most common forms of foreign economic activity (FEA).
What does the 070000 code mean?
Code. "07." In the system of codes of customs procedures means:
Release for domestic consumption (with payment of all customs duties and taxes)
Number. 70. It is often used in documents and information systems as a shorthand for this procedure, hence the term Import 70..
The main features of the procedure "Import 70"
| Parameter | Description |
| Appointment | Registration of goods for free circulation in the territory of the EAEU |
| Payments | All duties, VAT and excise duties (if applicable) |
| Documents required | Contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading/CMR, certificates, GTD, declaration of conformity |
| After registration | Goods can be freely sold, processed, used |
What goods are issued under the Import 70 regime?
- Equipment and machinery
- Food products
- Industrial raw materials
- Cars.
- Consumer goods
In fact, commoditywhich is imported for commercial or industrial use without plans for subsequent export, may be issued under Import 70..
Step-by-step import registration scheme 70
- Contract foreign-sourced
- Preparation of documents: invoice, packing list, contract, transport documents
- Transportation to the border
- Filing a declaration customs (in electronic form through ED2, Alta, Diadok, etc.)
- Inspection and inspection (if appointed)
- Payment of duties and taxes
- Issue of the declaration - the goods are in free circulation
Import 70 payments
- Customs duty: calculated at the rate of HS
- VAT20% (or 10% for food, etc.)
- Excise duty: for certain groups of goods (alcohol, tobacco, cars, etc.)
- Customs charges for registration: from 500 to 30 000 rubles
Benefits and exemptions
Some types of imports may be duty-free under certain conditions:
- Import of equipment in the framework of the investment project
- Import under state support programs
- Import of humanitarian assistance
- Import of samples without commercial value
Risks and errors in the design
- Errors in the HS code - lead to an incorrect duty rate
- Inconsistency of the description of the goods in the invoice and the declaration
- Lack of mandatory certificates or permits
- Problems with the payment of VAT when importing under the SCP scheme (self-payment)
Imports 70 and foreign trade statistics
According to the FCS of Russia:
- More 80% of all foreign transactions It's code 07.
- This is the main way of importing goods into Russia, especially in the B2B sector.
- The most active directions are China, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Germany
When to Use Alternative Regimes
| Regime. | When used |
| 40. | Temporary importation |
| 31. | Processing in the customs territory |
| 42. | Reimport |
| 10 | Transit |
If you do not plan to use the product in the territory of the Russian Federation (for example, transit), use “Import 70” uselessly.
Import 70 This is the standard and most common procedure for registration of goods imported into Russia. It requires strict compliance with the rules and document circulation, but ensures legal and free circulation of products within the country.
