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What should you pay attention to when choosing categories of goods for import during martial law?

  • It is allowed to import all goods, but you can pay only for goods that are on the list of Critical Imports defined by the goods of critical imports in accordance with applicable law (CMU resolution from 24.02.2022 № 153 with changes and additions)
  • It is necessary to check: non-tariff regulation, official state types of control (phytosanitary, veterinary)
  • It is necessary to check whether the product or its components are prohibited in Ukraine in accordance with applicable law.
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Are there any restrictions on payment for goods in foreign currency during martial law?

It is allowed to buy foreign currency to pay for import transactions of residents for the purchase of critical import goods according to the list approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in accordance with current legislation. But you need to pay attention to currency control — 90 days from the date of prepayment. More information here.

Is it possible to import goods that do not have a label in Ukrainian during martial law?

Is it possible to sell a product that does not have a label in Ukrainian during martial law?

It is allowed to sell food products in the customs territory of Ukraine, information about which is presented in a language other than the state. In this case, the batches of these foods must be accompanied by mandatory food information in the state language. More information here.

Is there a simplified procedure for customs clearance of goods?

During importing goods into the customs territory of Ukraine, their declaration and customs clearance in accordance with the customs regime of import may be carried out by submitting a preliminary customs declaration containing all necessary information for the release of goods without presenting such goods to customs, but this does not apply subject to GC food products (phytosanitary and veterinary). More information here.

Is it possible to defer payment of customs duties when importing goods?

The State Customs Service or a customs authority designated by it may defer payment of customs duties when importing goods into the customs territory of Ukraine on a certain list on the basis of a written application of the taxpayer submitted simultaneously with the customs declaration.

How to check the customs declaration for clearance and cross-border?

ЗAccording to the declaration number on the website of the State Customs Service of Ukraine. More information here.

How can the customs declaration be checked for clearance and cross-border?

According to the number of the certificate of origin of the goods on the website of the State Customs Service of Ukraine. More information here..