Air freight from the USA to Russia
Transit via Istanbul or Dubai. 5–10 days door to door, with no weight limit and customs clearance at the arrival airport. Priced by volumetric weight; minimum service fee €200.
How your cargo flies
From the USA cargo flies via Istanbul or Dubai, with transfer at a partner terminal; export clearance in the USA is handled by an American forwarder. US sanctions and export controls (EAR, OFAC) are separate from the EU’s — checking the ECCN and all parties is mandatory before payment, otherwise the goods will not leave the country.
| Departure airports | New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA) |
| Route | Transit via Istanbul or Dubai |
| Typical cargo | industrial components and spare parts, laboratory and medical equipment, instruments, samples |
| Arrival airports | Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo (Moscow), Pulkovo (St Petersburg); then any city in Russia |
How the price is calculated
Air freight is charged by volumetric weight: length × width × height (cm) ÷ 6,000, i.e. 1 m³ = 167 kg; the higher of volumetric and actual weight applies. Collection, export formalities, terminal handling, customs clearance in Russia and delivery are added. Minimum service fee €200.
Restrictions to check in advance
Goods with an ECCN on the US export control lists cannot be exported to Russia; we check before the deal.
Frequently asked questions
How long does air freight from the USA to Russia take?
5–10 days door to door: collection from your premises, export clearance at the departure airport, transit via Istanbul or Dubai, customs release at the arrival airport and delivery to your buyer. The Russian declaration is filed before the aircraft lands, so release usually takes hours rather than days.
How much does air freight from the USA to Russia cost?
We do not publish per-kilogram rates: the airfreight is charged on volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg) or actual weight, whichever is higher, plus collection, export documents, terminal handling and customs clearance in Russia. There is no weight limit, and the minimum service fee is €200. Send us the dimensions and weight and we quote within 2 hours.
Who handles export clearance from the USA?
Export clearance in the USA is handled by an American forwarder. Before the deal we check the ECCN and every party against EAR and OFAC rules — controlled items cannot be exported to Russia.
What restrictions apply to air freight from the USA?
Goods with an ECCN on the US export control lists cannot be exported to Russia; we check before the deal. General IATA rules also apply: lithium batteries only with UN38.3 certification, while aerosols, flammable liquids and strong magnets go by surface routes. Goods subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions and dual-use items are not carried by any mode.