Duty optimisation — for Russian imports
We legally reduce Russian import payments through correct classification, preferences and shipment structure — typically by 15–40%. A lower landed cost makes your offer more competitive for Russian buyers.
Pay exactly what the law requires
Importers often overpay customs duties because of sub-optimal classification, unused preferences or a poorly structured shipment. We audit the supply chain and find lawful ways to reduce the burden.
Optimisation always stays within the law: the correct HS code, tariff preferences and exemptions, and a correctly determined customs value. No grey schemes.
For a European supplier this is a sales argument. When your Russian customer’s landed cost falls, your price becomes more competitive — and much of the evidence we need (technical descriptions, certificates of origin, a clean invoice) comes from you.
Where the savings come from
Accurate classification
We find the correct HS code with the lowest lawful rate.
Tariff preferences
We apply preferences based on country of origin and trade agreements.
Customs value
We build the tax base correctly, without overpaying.
Shipment structure
We optimise delivery terms and the make-up of the consignment.
Lawful ways to save on import
| Tool | How it works | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Correct HS classification | Code by function and material, not by name; a customs classification ruling for complete equipment | rate differences within a group of up to 10–15 percentage points |
| Tariff preferences | Certificate of origin Form A / CT-1 for countries with preferences | duty reduced by 25% or more |
| Correct customs value | Separate accounting for freight, insurance, licence fees | duty and VAT calculated on a smaller base |
| Choice of Incoterms | FCA instead of DAP/CIF where this reduces included costs | lower base for payments |
| Processing and temporary import procedures | IM 51 / IM 53 for equipment and tolling materials | full or partial exemption |
* All tools are within the EAEU Customs Code; we do not use aggressive undervaluation schemes — additional charges and fines cost more than the savings.
What you as a supplier can provide
- ✓Detailed technical descriptions and datasheets for classification
- ✓Certificates of origin where a preference applies
- ✓Invoices that show freight, insurance and licence fees separately
- ✓Delivery terms (Incoterms) agreed with the buyer in advance
How optimisation works
- 1Shipment audit
We review the contract, invoices, codes and past declarations to find overpayments. - 2Options calculated
Payments under alternative codes, Incoterms and procedures, with the risks of each. - 3Documents
Certificates of origin, classification rulings, technical descriptions. - ✓Implementation
The scheme is applied on the next shipment and we support the declaration.
Duty optimisation: FAQ
Do you help with classification if a product is thought to be dual-use?
Yes: correct classification under the Russian tariff and TARIC based on the technical description is at the core of the service. Many industrial items are wrongly regarded as dual-use; correct classification backed by documents settles the question before shipment. Goods that genuinely fall under sanctions or dual-use controls we do not carry.
How much does the service cost?
An audit of one shipment is a fixed fee; implementation is a percentage of the confirmed savings. If there are no savings, only the audit is paid.
Is it safe if customs inspects?
We use only tools expressly provided for by the EAEU Customs Code and decisions of the Eurasian Economic Commission, and prepare supporting documents before filing the declaration. Undervaluation and “grey” codes are excluded.
Can payments already made be reviewed?
Yes: in case of misclassification or an unused preference, a correction of the declaration and a refund claim can be filed within 3 years of payment.
Why should I, as the exporter, care?
Because your customer compares landed cost, not your ex-works price. Correct documents from your side can lower their import payments and make your offer win.