Fully declared shipping from China is an official way to import goods from China with complete customs clearance, payment of all mandatory duties and taxes, and transparent supporting documentation. Unlike gray-market arrangements and cargo delivery services without import documents, SWIFORT describes this approach as ensuring a legally compliant transaction, guaranteed customs clearance, and the lawful subsequent sale of the goods in Russia.

Fully declared shipping from China

What fully declared shipping means and why it benefits businesses

Fully declared shipping from China with customs clearance means transporting goods across the border through official procedures in accordance with the law. This approach is particularly important for:

  • Importing goods for retail and wholesale sales.
  • Businesses selling on online marketplaces.
  • Participation in public procurement and tenders.
  • Companies seeking to avoid restrictions, fines, and claims from regulatory authorities.

The main difference from other arrangements is the complete set of documents required by customs to officially release the goods. This replaces gray-market workarounds in which goods are brought in through simplified arrangements without declarations.

The main stages of fully declared shipping from China

  1. Receiving and checking goods at a warehouse in China: consolidating the goods, checking that the shipment is complete, packing, and preparing it for dispatch.
  2. Preparing export documents with the Chinese supplier: the commercial invoice, packing list, contract, and certificates.
  3. Choosing a transport method: road, rail, sea, or air freight.
  4. Customs clearance in Russia: submitting the declaration, paying duties and VAT, and completing inspections and approvals.
  5. Delivery to the recipient’s warehouse: the import process is complete once all procedures have been carried out.
Customs clearance for imports from China to Russia

Documents required for fully declared shipping

SWIFORT lists the following key documents for official customs clearance:

  • Commercial invoice: an official invoice containing complete information about the goods.
  • Packing list: a specification of the cargo and its characteristics.
  • Customs declaration: the main document declaring the goods’ entry into the country.
  • Certificates of conformity or declarations of conformity: required for certain product categories, including electronics, cosmetics, children’s products, and others.

The exact requirements for additional documents depend on the type of goods.

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