Customs clearance

If the cost of item is ≤ 10 thousand Euro, customs clearance takes place without the participation of the sender.

For shipment, you must provide the following documents:

  • CN23 declaration form for parcels (3 copies) and EMS (5 copies) or CN22 for small packages (1 copy).
  • A document confirming the origin and value of the goods (goods receipt or cash receipt). If there is no receipt, the customs looks up such item on the Internet and confirms its price or issues a decision on the value of the goods based on the prices for similar goods.

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The customs fee is not charged if the goods are exported from Ukraine.

Specifics of customs clearance of certain categories of goods for individuals

Please note! Products that pose a danger during international transportation may be removed from international shipments at the border crossing stage or in transit exchange facilities. Please see the full list of prohibited items.

This information applies to customs clearance in Ukraine. For prohibitions and restrictions on the importation of certain goods to foreign countries, please follow the link and select the required country of destination from the list.

  1. Medicaments.

    Import. You can import only five brands of medicaments and medical devices registered in the Ministry of Health, 1 package of each brand If medicaments are not registered, you need to obtain a one-time permit from the MOH.

    Export. The cost limit is up to 10 thousand EUR.

  2. Food products (including chocolate, sweets, tea, coffee).

    Import. Allowed to import up to 10 kg in original packaging.

    Export. Allowed to export up to 10 kg in original packaging. The cost limit is up to 10 thousand EUR.

  3. Money.

    Import. It is allowed to import up to 10 thousand EUR with declared value and declared.

    Export. Allowed to export up to 10 thousand EUR with a declared value and declared.

  4. Natural stones.

    Import. Allowed to import with declared value. It is necessary to provide gemmological conclusion.

    Export. Allowed to export only with declared value. The cost limit is up to 10 thousand EUR. When exporting amber and amber products, the amber seller must provide permission for the legal sale or extraction of amber, sales receipts.

  5. Alcohol, tobacco products and e-cigarette liquids.

    Import and export are prohibited.

  6. Paintings, icons.

    Import. Allowed for delivering. The conclusion of the Ministry of Culture is necessary.

    Export. Allowed for delivering. The conclusion of the Ministry of Culture is necessary. The cost limit is up to 10 thousand EUR.

    Guideline "Cultural objects: sending in international postal items"
  7. Nutritional supplement (health supplements).

    Import. Allowed to import up to 10 kg in original packaging. It is necessary to provide conclusion of the veterinary inspection, if the parcel is more expensive than 150 EUR for Nutritional supplements containing components of animal origin. If it is cheaper than 150 EUR, permits are not necessary.

    Export. Allowed to import up to 10 kg in original packaging. The cost limit is up to 10 thousand EUR.

  8. Electronics (mobile phones, tablets, laptops).

    Import. Allowed to import. At the customs controls of the trademark. If the trademark of the device is not registered in Ukraine, you need to obtain permission from the owner of the brand. Such goods may be detained at customs for up to 10 days for obtaining permission to pass.

    Export. The cost limit is up to 10 thousand EUR.

    Sending goods containing lithium elements and/or batteries (for example, phones or laptops with lithium batteries) in international postal items is prohibited.

  9. Knives import.

    Import. Folding knives shall be passed by customs without permission of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and conclusions of the customs laboratory. Knives with a fixed blade can be skipped with the permission of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or sent to the customs laboratory for a conclusion. If it is recognized as a cold weapon, then a protocol shall be drawn up and a decision shall be made: return items to the sender or confiscate.

    Export. Folding knives shall be passed by customs without permission of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and conclusions of the customs laboratory. Knives with a fixed blade can be skipped with the permission of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or sent to the customs laboratory for a conclusion. If the laboratory recognizes them as a cold weapon, then the parcel shall be returned to the sender. The cost limit is up to 10 thousand EUR.

  10. Pneumatic weapon.

    Prohibited for international shipments.

  11. Clothes.

    Import. Allowed for delivering without permissions of perverse authorities.

    Export. The cost limit is up to 10 thousand EUR.

  12. Toys.

    Import. Allowed for delivering without permissions of perverse authorities.

    Export. The cost limit is up to 10 thousand EUR.

  13. Perfumery, decorative cosmetics, cosmetics products (cream, shampoo, shower gel).

    Import. Allowed for delivering without permissions of perverse authorities.

    Export. The cost limit is up to 10 thousand EUR. Any flammable goods, such as alcohol-containing perfumes, essential oils, gel polishes, products in pressurized cylinders (hairsprays, deodorants sprays, etc.) are prohibited for international shipments.

  14. Books.

    Import. Allowed for delivering without permissions of perverse authorities. For parcels with books imported from the territory of the Russian Federation, the recipient needs permission from the State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting.

    Export. The cost limit is up to 10 thousand EUR. To export books published more than 50 years ago, you need to get the conclusion of the Ministry of Culture.

  15. Clocks.

    Import. Allowed for delivering without permissions of perverse authorities. If the watch has a natural stone, it is necessary to provide gemmological conclusion.

    Export. The cost limit is up to 10 thousand EUR. If the watch has a natural stone, it is necessary to provide gemmological conclusion.

  16. Jewelry

    Import. Allowed for shipment, customs payments are charged in accordance to law for individuals and legal entities.

    Export. It is allowed to send products whose value does not exceed the amount equivalent to 10 thousand Euros. It is necessary to issue a parcel with declared value and fill out the customs declaration CN 23. In addition to the customs legislation of Ukraine, the import restrictions of other countries should be taken into account: details.

  17. Objects of archeology

    Export. According to the second part of Article 17 of the Law of Ukraine "On Protection of Cultural Heritage", all archaeological monuments, including those underwater, including related movable objects, are state property. Such items are subject to the state part of the Museum Fund of Ukraine, accounting and preservation in the manner prescribed by law.

    According to the first part of Article 18 of the Law of Ukraine "On the Protection of Archaeological Heritage", finds obtained as a result of archaeological research (immovable and movable objects that were associated with the object of archaeological heritage and discovered during archaeological research) are state property.

    The export (transfer) of archaeological objects from the territory of Ukraine for the purpose of alienation is not provided by the legislation of Ukraine.

    The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine issues a certificate for the right to temporarily export only those archaeological objects that are included in the state part of the Museum Fund of Ukraine, and only in the case of their temporary exhibition, research, or restoration work outside Ukraine.