Customs transit of goods: Features and procedure for registration

By CrimeaNEWS On Фев 6, 2025

Krympress reports:

What is customs transit?

Customs transit of cargo — This is a procedure for moving goods through the territory of one or several countries without paying customs duties and taxes, provided that the load remains under customs control. This procedure is widely used in international transportation, ensuring simplification of logistics and reducing costs for business.

The main goals of customs transit:

Ensuring duty -free movement of goods across the borders of states.
Reducing financial and temporary costs for international transportation.
Control over goods crossing the customs territory.

Forms of customs transit

There are several forms of customs transit, each of which is used depending on the route, such as cargo and transportation conditions:

Internal transit — moving goods through the territory of one country under customs control, but without their release.
International transit — Transportation of goods through the territory of several countries without paying customs payments.
Transit under international agreements — It is regulated by conventions such as the Convention on the international transportation of goods using the MDP (TIR) book or the EAEU Customs Code.

Documentation for customs transit

To make a transit, it is necessary to provide a certain package of documents, including:

Customs declaration for transit (TD-1, TD-2 or similar forms depending on the country).
Transport invoices (CMR, AWB air lane, Bill of Lading bill of lading, etc.).
Documents confirming the cost and origin of the cargo (invoice, contract, etc.).
Warranty support (bank guarantee, guarantee or insurance) confirming the payment of possible customs payments.

Customs transit procedure

The procedure for registering customs transit includes several key stages:

Passing the transit declaration to the customs authorities of the country, departure.
Control of cargo and vehicle — verification of documents, inspection of cargo (if necessary).
issuing a permit for transit and the imposition of customs support (seals, seals).
Movement of cargo under customs control in compliance with the timing and route.
Passing the end of transit At the destination — the provision of confirming documents to customs.

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Is it possible to draw up customs transit yourself?

The organization of customs transit can be carried out both independently and with the involvement of customs representatives (brokers). Independent registration is possible if there is experience in international trade and understanding of customs legislation. However, in most cases, business addresses specialists, as this avoids errors, delays and fines.

Advantages of contacting customs brokers:

Proper paperwork.
Reducing risk of errors and delays.
saving time and resources.
Legal support in difficult situations.

Customs transit is an important procedure in international logistics, which allows companies to optimize expenses and simplify the movement of goods across the boundaries. The correct execution of transit documents and compliance with the requirements of the customs authorities are key conditions for successful and quick transit. The choice between independent design and appeal to specialists depends on the experience of the company and the complexity of the transportation route.

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