in alignment with the us. Government sanctions and the Bureau of Industry and Security, “luxury goods” destined for Russia require a license and an internal transaction number (ITN). For a list of luxury items, see Schedule 533. Exemptions are not allowed.
prohibitions (130)
alcoholic products and ethyl alcohol, beer.
ammunition and its parts.
call for extreme and terrorist activities or public justification of terrorism.
currency of the russian federation; foreign currency.
current and personal correspondence documents and any correspondence exchanged by persons other than the sender and recipient or a person residing with them.
electrical fishing systems and equipment consisting of electric signal generators with connected conductors and accumulators (batteries), used together to fish biological aquatic resources using electric current.
Equipment for fishing/capture of aqueous biological resources.
explosives; inflammatory substances, blasting devices, and triggering agents.
hazardous waste.
indecent and immoral items.
articles that by their nature or packaging may be dangerous for postal personnel or the common population, or may soil or damage other postal units, postal equipment or third party property.
prepared mesh fishing nets made of synthetic or other polyamide monofilaments, with a thread diameter of less than 0.5 mm and a mesh size of less than 100 mm (mesh length on one side less than 50 mm) .
live animals (see exception for bees, leeches and silkworms in the list of restrictions).
materials that contain Nazi ideas or symbols, or ideas or symbols that may be confused with those of Nazi ideology.
narcotics, psychotropic substances and precursors, even in the form of drugs.
substances that deplete the ozone layer.
pathogenic or potentially pathogenic organisms.
perishable items.
phytosanitary products subject to the provisions of annexes a and b of the stockholm agreement on persistent organic pollutants of May 22, 2001.
poisonous substances other than precursors of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
pornographic materials.
precious stones of any kind or natural diamonds, except for jewelry.
printed books, newspapers, photographs and other products of the printing industry, manuscripts and miscellaneous documents containing information that may be prejudicial to state security, social order, public morals or property rights, including intellectual property and other interests of natural and legal persons.
printed or audiovisual materials that are manufactured or distributed in violation of the legal requirements on elections and referendums in the member countries of the customs union of the Eurasian economic community.
printed or audiovisual materials if any of the following apply:
- are elements that propagate extremist or terrorist activities or publicly justify terrorism.
- are elements of a pornographic nature.
- are elements intended to spread propaganda that contains ideas or Nazi symbols, or ideas or symbols that can be confused with those of Nazi ideology.
- are elements that contain information that could be detrimental to the political and economic interests of Russia, public safety or health and the morality of its citizens.
tobacco products or smoking mixtures of any kind.
weapons of any kind, and parts thereof.
restrictions
The following items may be shipped only when used for personal use subject to the appropriate permission of the Russian National Control Authority:
- cryptographic devices and equipment with cryptographic function.
- radioelectric devices and/or civil high-frequency devices, including embedded ones or parts of other goods.
- bees, leeches and silkworms accompanied by a veterinary certificate.
The following items are prohibited when shipped to or from private addresses for needs that are not related to business activities:
- ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap and scrap.
- unmanufactured precious metals, precious metal scrap and scrap, precious metal ores and concentrates, and primary products containing precious metals .
- mineral substances (non-manufactured natural stones).
- information about the interior of the earth.
- technical devices designed for eavesdropping.
- human organs and/or tissues, and blood and its components.
- radioactive materials.
- cultural artifacts.
- plants of any kind and in any form, including seeds.
remarks
- Items or parts thereof imported for repair or replacement are exempt from customs duties if the sender’s written declaration is included in the postal shipment.
- Items that are prohibited to be imported into Russia and that are falsely or not indicated at all on the customs declaration are confiscated.
- if prohibited items are shipped, one of the following actions is taken:
- seizure of prohibited items only, the rest delivered to the recipient.
guaranteed global express (210) price group 4
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
weight limit: 70 pounds.
general shipping conditions
Refer to publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Services Guide, for information on areas served in the destination country, permitted contents, packaging and labeling requirements, track and trace, service standards and other shipping conditions.
size limits (211.22)
the address side surface area of the item to be mailed must be large enough to fully contain the global express air waybill/guaranteed shipping bill (shipping label), postage, endorsement and any applicable markings. shipping label measures approximately 5.5 inches tall and 9.5 inches long.
maximum length: 46 inches
maximum width: 35 inches
maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum combined length and girth: 108 inches
limit value (212.1)
the maximum value of a gxg shipment to this country is $2499 or less if limited by content or value.
safe(212.5)
see notice 123, price list, for the gxg document reconstruction insurance and documentless insurance fee schedule.
priority mail expressinternational (220) group price 19
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
weight limit: 70 pounds.
priority mail express international: flat rate envelopes
Flat Rate Envelopes: Maximum weight is 4 lbs.
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
size limits (221.42)
maximum length: 60 inches
Maximum combined length and girth: 108 inches
safe(222.7)
available for urgent international freight shipments by express mail only
Refer to Exhibit 322.2 for each country’s cargo insurance limits. see Notice 123, Price List, for Priority Mail Express International Merchandise Insurance Coverage Fee Schedule.
mandatory customs forms (123)
supported items
form/customs endorsement required
correspondence, business papers and documents.
ps form 2976-b placed inside the ps form 2976-e (plastic envelope). support the item clearly along with the mailing label as business documents.
samples of merchandise without commercial value.
form ps 2976-b placed inside form ps 2976-e (plastic envelope).
merchandise and all items subject to customs duties.
form ps 2976-b placed inside form ps 2976-e (plastic envelope).
note: for shippers completing ps form 2976-b or an online combined shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-related data, no customs form is required additional because the customs information is incorporated into the form that the shipper must complete.
notes:
- recipients must obtain import licenses/permits to receive most goods.
- coins; bank notes; banknotes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; travelers checks; platinum, gold and silver; precious stones; jewels; watches; and other valuable items are prohibited in international express priority mail shipments to Russia.
reciprocal service name: ems
country code: ru
areas served: all except chaibucha, yamsk, garmanda, gizhiga, tchetchnya rep, tachtoyamsk and verchniyi paren.
international priority mail (230) price group 19
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
weight limit: 44 pounds.
international priority mail — flat rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Flat Rate Pricing Small Boxes: Maximum weight is 4 lbs. see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
Flat Rate Boxes: Medium and Large: Maximum weight is 20 pounds or the limit set by the individual country, whichever is less. see notice 123, price list, for retail price, commercial base or commercial price plus.
size limits (231.22)
maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum combined length and girth: 79 inches
insurance(232.91)
available for international priority mail merchandise only (see markings)
Refer to Exhibit 322.2 for each country’s cargo insurance limits. see notice 123, price list, for the rate schedule for priority mail international merchandise insurance coverage.
mandatory customs forms (123)
all international priority mail items:
ps form 2976-a inside ps form 2976-e (envelope)
international first class mail (240) price group 4
see notice 123, price list, for applicable retail price.
weight limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15,994 ounces for large (flat) envelopes.
size limits
letters: see 241.212
postcards: see 241.221
large envelopes (flat): see 241.232
mandatory customs form (123)
form ps 2976 as required (see 123.61)
first class international service package (250) price group 19
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
weight limit: 4 pounds.
size limits
packets (small packets): see 251.22 and 251.23.
mandatory customs form (123)
ps form 2976
airmail m-bags (260) —
I ship directly to a recipient price group 4
see notice 123, price list, for applicable retail price.
Weight limit: 66 lbs.
mandatory customs form (123)
ps form 2976
free material for the blind (270)
Free when sent as First Class International Mail (documents only), First Class International Parcel Service, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail International Flat Rate Small Boxes. weight limit: 4 lbs.
free when shipped as international priority mail items. weight limit: 15 pounds.
mandatory customs form (123)
International First Class Mail Items or International First Class Parcel Service Items:
ps form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International Items (including Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Small Boxes):
ps form 2976-a inside ps form 2976-e (envelope)
additional services
shipping certificate (310)
individual pieces: see notice 123, price list, to know the applicable price:
individual article (form ps 3817).
company mail books (ps form 3665), per item listed (minimum 3).
duplicate copy of ps form 3817 or ps form 3665 (per page).
bulk quantities: see notice 123, price list, for applicable price:
first 1000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
each additional 1000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
duplicate copy of ps form 3606.
certified mail (330)
rate: see notice 123, price list, to know the applicable price.
maximum award: $42.87
available only for first class international mail (including postal), first class international parcel service and free shipping for the blind as first class international mail or first class international parcel service.
acknowledgement (340)
rate: see notice 123, price list, to know the applicable price.
available only for certified mail international packages and insured priority mail.
restricted delivery (350)
not available for international mail after January 27, 2013
international money order (371)
not available
international reply coupons (381)
not available for international mail after January 27, 2013
international business answering service (382)
rate: see notice 123, price list, to know the applicable price:
envelopes up to 2 ounces.
cards.