Useful Articles

What the IM 40 ED code in the declaration means, conditions for release for domestic consumption, clearance timelines, required documents, and customs payments.

Customs value is calculated based on the commercial invoice and the total of all payments (para. 3, art. 39 of the EAEU Customs Code), not on the proforma. Document verification at the warehouse in China.

CMR consignment note box by box: who fills it out, how to calculate package count and weight, which details to reconcile with the invoice and packing list, and what to verify before the truck departs.

How to prepare a packing list for customs, reconcile it with the invoice and cargo, and verify quantity, weight, and labeling before shipping goods from China.

What to do if deadlines are missed: splitting shipments, changing transport legs, choosing services with fewer transshipments. Transit time calculations for your destination.

How freight is calculated in a consolidated container, when LCL becomes more expensive than FCL, and why cargo schemes are hazardous after 2026. A practical breakdown with rates and legal references.

Demurrage, detention, and storage: who charges the fees, which date starts the free time, and how to reduce container delay costs.

How much does import cost after crossing the border? Learn how to calculate duty, VAT, excise, and customs clearance fees before dispatching your cargo.

Key differences between official customs clearance and cargo shipping, risks of grey imports according to Federal Customs Service data, and calculating the total cost of importing from China in 2026.

Comparing NUTEP, NLE, and NCSP: handling capacities, berth drafts, customs posts, and projections through 2028.

How Refrigerated Trucks and Reefer Containers Work: Temperature Modes, Container Dimensions, PTI, ATP Documents, Routes, and Freight Cost Factors.

Container dimension tables: DC, HC, Pallet Wide, refrigerated, Open Top, and Flat Rack. Comparison of volume, weight, and capacity.

How many cubic meters are in a Euro-truck and how many pallets fit into the trailer. Breaking down Euro-truck dimensions across 82, 86, 90, and 92 m³ modifications.