Customs clearance of goods represents certain formalities that arise when moving vehicles and goods across the border. This procedure takes place in several stages. Let's consider them in more detail. 
General information
Customs clearance involves the presentation to the authorized body of permits, accompanying documents, declarations and the goods themselves. During the procedure, established fees are paid. Customs clearance acts as a necessary condition for crossing the border. It is carried out, as a rule, by the owner of the transported product or his representative, acting in accordance with the contract. The term "customs clearance" is usually used in relation to imported goods.
Stages
When transporting goods across the border, a universal classifier is used - the product nomenclature for foreign economic activity (TNVED).
Customs clearance includes:
- Reception, registration and registration of the declaration.
- Monitoring the correctness of the indication of the TNVED code and the implementation of the rules on non-tariff regulation.
- Verification of payment of the amount of the fee.
- Currency control.
- Verification of the correct determination of the cost of goods transported
- Customs control of transport and products.
Preparation of documentation
Customs clearance is carried out on the basis of presented papers on vehicles and goods. These documents are submitted by persons directly moving objects across the border. The specific package of securities will depend on the direction (export / import), the purpose for which the transportation is carried out, the conditions, the product code for the CNEA and the restrictions associated with it.
Required documents
Customs clearance is carried out upon presentation of:
- Foreign trade agreement (exchanges, sales, deliveries, invitations, and so on).
- Invoices (pro forma), supplementary agreement.
- Packing list specifications.
- Commodity and transport papers (TIR Carnets, a bill of lading, an international invoice for cars, a domestic invoice for transport, railway or aviation documentation).
- Payment orders (currency / ruble), cash orders not redeemed by the authorized body at the state registration address of the participant in foreign economic activity (if any).
- Documentation required for currency control, as well as confirmation of the value of objects (transportation, insurance, payment papers, transaction passport).
Before the customs clearance will be carried out, the authorized body also checks the availability of authorization papers:
- Licenses of the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations (for the export / import of objects that are subject to non-tariff control), FCS (if certain procedures are announced).
- Permits from other government agencies (ATS, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Communications, Ministry of Culture and so on).
- Certificates (documents on the origin of goods, compliance with hygienic, phytosanitary requirements and safety).
Papers from the main package are transferred in the originals. Permitting documents may be handed over in the form of copies certified by the issuing authorities. 
Procedure specifics
Customs clearance of vehicles and products is carried out by the owner of the objects, as a rule, with a uniform and constant flow of goods and the presence in his company staff of specialists in customs movements and logistics. In other cases, this procedure is carried out by intermediaries. The company enters into an agreement with a customs broker and eliminates the need to delve into the essence of the process.The only thing that is required of him is to provide documents for the goods. The cost of customs clearance depends on various factors, including the range of services provided.
Contacting a broker has a number of obvious advantages. First of all, the company saves its time. This is especially important when moving certain categories of goods (vegetables, fruits, for example). An experienced customs broker knows all the nuances and possible difficulties that may arise during the procedure. The intermediary will check the availability of documents, and if necessary, will assist in obtaining the missing papers.
Conclusion
Brokerage companies employ specialists who know the nuances of the declaration, the procedure for cleaning, changing customs procedures. Besides this intermediary will be able to advise the company on all matters of interest. When contacting such an organization, a contract for the provision of brokerage services is signed, where all the obligations of the parties will be spelled out. The work of the customs service is built according to a certain scheme. It must be known to prevent various problems. If the company decides to conduct the clearance on its own, before that it is advisable to study the relevant regulations.
