SVH (temporary storage warehouse)
A licensed zone in Russia where goods stay under customs control until they are released.
Definition
An SVH (sklad vremennogo khraneniya) is a temporary storage warehouse: a licensed zone where goods remain under customs control until release. Storage at an SVH is charged; the longer clearance takes, the higher the cost.
Prompt submission of a correct declaration minimises the time spent there — and a correct declaration depends on accurate documents from the supplier.
How it works in practice
Goods end up at an SVH after crossing the border if the declaration has not yet been lodged or an inspector has ordered a check. Storage is charged per pallet space or per truck per day, so Tranzit3 lodges the declaration before the goods arrive and chooses an SVH next to the customs post where clearance takes place. Examination, weighing and sampling take place there as well.
For goods that need “Chestny Znak” marking on entry into Russia, we use warehouses that can apply the codes before release.
SVH: frequently asked questions
How long can goods stay at an SVH?
The maximum period of temporary storage under the EAEU Customs Code is four months. In practice goods stay from a few hours to 2–3 days: until the declaration is released or the examination is completed.
Who pays for SVH storage?
The owner of the goods — usually via the forwarder, who recharges the warehouse invoice. Many SVHs offer the first day free, after which a tariff per space or per vehicle applies.
Must goods always be placed in an SVH?
No — if the declaration was lodged in advance and released before arrival, the goods go straight from the border to the consignee. An SVH is needed when documents are not ready, an examination is ordered or marking is required before release.
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