In the run-up to the hajj, Samara Customs reminds the basic rules for crossing the customs border, which should be taken into account in preparation for the pilgrimage
Special attention should be paid to the rules of transportation of medicines containing narcotic drugs, psychotropic or potent substances. For unhindered transportation of medicines it is necessary to fill in the passenger customs declaration with the indication of the drug and have the appropriate documents – a valid doctor’s prescription or any other medical document confirming the validity of export/import of medicines and its use for medical purposes
In addition, a passenger customs declaration must be completed in the following cases:
1) the customs value of goods imported by air transport exceeds 10 thousand euros in equivalent, and (or) the total weight of which exceeds 50 kg;
2) the amount of cash being transported exceeds the equivalent of 10 thousand US dollars;
Customs value of goods imported by air exceeds 10 thousand euros and (or the total weight of which exceeds 50 kg
Samara Customs reminds that from March 2, 2022 it is temporarily prohibited to export cash foreign currency exceeding the equivalent of 10 thousand U.S. dollars
Cultural values cannot be moved without filling in a declaration (at the same time, a special permit from the Ministry of Culture is required for export)
For more details on the rules of transportation of goods for personal use by individuals, including currency and currency valuables and the procedure for filling out a passenger customs declaration, please visit the website of the Federal Customs Service in the section: “Information for individuals”. If citizens have questions directly at the checkpoint, answers to them can be found on information boards located in front of the customs control area and at the luggage check-in counters
To receive the state service of counseling and information you can contact the legal department of Samara Customs, which provides counseling free of charge on working days from Monday to Friday. To find out the details of the counseling appointment you can call – autoinformer (846) 933-72-51.
Reference:
The list of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances prohibited for transportation across the customs border, as well as the list of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances subject to a permissive procedure for importation into the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union and exportation from this customs territory can be found on the website of the Eurasian Economic Commission
Darya Loseva,
spokesperson of Samara Customs