Products purchased abroad enter free circulation on the territory of Ukraine only after payment of all fees. Full customs clearance is a very time-consuming process, which consists of customs clearance, declaration and customs clearance. All these formalities are regulated by the Constitution of Ukraine, the Customs and Tax Code, as well as conventions, acts and orders that are in force at the international level.

It is not easy to understand all the nuances and stages of registration on your own. The best option is to hire a customs broker. He will professionally calculate all the costs, possible risks, execute a deal that will comply with existing legal norms within a predetermined time frame.

What is customs clearance of goods?

The procedure for customs clearance of goods consists of separate stages, the main purpose of which is to obtain all documents allowing the export and import of goods. All commercial products crossing the border in one direction or another are closely monitored by the relevant authorities. All provisions of the regulatory framework should be observed in order for the registration process to be legal.

The main requirement is that information about the transported cargo must be reliable. All data about him is strictly recorded in the declaration. If it was drawn up incorrectly, or violations were revealed during the inspection, then in this case, the customs cargo will be seized, it can be seized, the owner will have to pay a fine.

How to choose a customs regime?

TCU provides for fourteen modes. All of them differ in the direction and purpose of import / export, for each of them you can find a detailed description in the TCU.
When choosing a customs regime, it is necessary to consider the following:

• the purpose and route of the goods;
• its origin;
• period of stay under a specific regime;
• making payments, availability of benefits;
• product status after clearance.

The placement of cargo in a certain customs regime occurs after declaring and fulfilling other formalities provided for by the Customs Code of Ukraine.чених Митним кодексом України.

Economic Benefit Calculation

This stage provides for a thorough analysis of the range of cargo that needs to be delivered to Ukraine. Each item has a ten-digit code, which depends on the characteristics of the product. During the correct selection of the UKTVED code, the client already knows what documents need to be requested from the supplier, what the total amount will be for customs payments. Preliminary calculations will help you find out the cost of production, the possible benefits or losses after the transaction.

The nuances of concluding a foreign economic agreement

The process of customs clearance of cargo involves the signing of a foreign economic activity, which contains a list of conditions and obligations for the seller and buyer. The contract regulates the cost of the transaction, the terms of payment, delivery details, the list of required documentation, the risks of both parties to the agreement. Compiled by the customs declarant.

Selection of forwarding services

The FEA agreement consists of clearly specified delivery conditions, recommendations that have been approved by the world Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The document strictly contains information about which party to the agreement pays and how much, describes all the risks of damage and loss of goods, and the responsibility of the parties.

Customs clearance

The list of required documents is regulated by TCU. Along with this, the individual specifics of the goods and the need to quickly clear the goods at customs may require an auxiliary package of documentation.
List of required documents for customs clearance
The mandatory list includes:

• foreign trade agreement with additions;
• TTN of various types (Air Waybill, CMR, Bill of Lading, Railway – waybill);
• account with transfer;
• packing list;
• certificate-confirmation of transport costs;
• certificate;
• price, calculation from the manufacturer;
• forwarding contract;
• technical description, characteristics, catalog of products;
• export declaration;
• payments.

Accreditation of the company at customs

Accreditation is the registration of a legal or natural person who is engaged in entrepreneurial activities at customs. After completing all the formalities, the enterprise is issued a foreign trade accounting card, its data is entered into a special information system.

The FEA number is valid throughout the customs territory of Ukraine, it is unique, therefore it cannot be issued to another subject of FEA. Accreditation is only needed once for a company. Re-passing may be required in case of a change in the legal address, settlement data, information about responsible persons.

Accreditation can be canceled after receiving data from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, as confirmation of the termination of business activities. The registration number is issued both at customs and or at the place of registration of the enterprise.

Preparation of a customs declaration (PP/PD)

Successful customs declaration of goods can be carried out only after the execution of a PP or PD declaration. This document is extremely

necessary for the cargo to pass through the border, to carry out subsequent transportation to the internal customs for further clearance.

The PP declaration does not provide for making customs payments, while the PD declaration requires guarantees of payment. Both documents are valid at customs, do not imply free use of the goods.

Calculation and payment of customs payments

The amount of the duty depends on the value of the cargo, its size, weight and other nuances. Ad valorem duties are based on value, and specific are those based on number and dimensions. The calculation of the total amount of the fee is carried out by the broker, taking into account the price of the goods, delivery details and other transportation costs.

Submission of a customs declaration

The exact procedure for customs clearance of cargo is regulated by regulations, regulated by the order of the Ministry of Finance. Registration of the declaration is carried out in paper and electronic form. The document is filled in according to the selected customs regime. The declaration enters the electronic system in several stages:

1. Acceptance of the declaration.
2. Registration.
3. Control in the risk management system.

Registration of cargo by inspectors takes place within a few hours after receiving the document. The time can be increased if there is a need for:

• inspection;
• price clarification;
• ownership checks;
• additional documentation
• completion of registration;
• clarification of the UKTVED code.

How is the customs clearance of goods?

This process is a whole range of activities carried out by specialists to move goods abroad. The procedure must be carried out in such a way that the export / import of products from the territory of another country is recorded by customs.

Each consignment requires the completion of a declaration. In addition, an identity document is required. In the case of signing an agreement with a broker, you can entrust him with the execution of the clearance procedure and not be present at the customs in person. Experienced brokers of the logistics company LEGAS Logistics are well aware of all the nuances of the procedure, they prepare all the necessary list of documents in advance, and help with the registration process.