News
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Over 7.5 tonnes of toys without papers found in truck from Kyrgyzstan
Astrakhan customs found children’s toys with signs of illegal import in a truck from Kyrgyzstan; the cargo was sent for inspection.
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EAEU Customs Committee session held in Tajikistan
In Dushanbe, Valery Pikalev chaired a session covering 22 items including transit, temporary vehicle import and grey-market goods.
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81st CIS customs chiefs meeting in Dushanbe under Valery Pikalev
In Dushanbe, Valery Pikalev chaired the 81st CIS customs chiefs meeting; members signed an expertise centre agreement and addressed 16 agenda items.
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Samara customs seize 3,000 illegal devices from shops and marketplaces
27 checks in Samara, Ulyanovsk and Orenburg regions seized about 3,000 devices worth over RUB 80 million; some traders paid RUB 22 million in duties.
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Smolensk customs post takes part in State Flag Day event
Officers of the Smolensk customs post joined a State Flag Day procession with representatives of local organisations and residents of the city.
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Namibian delegation visits specialised customs post
A Namibian ministry delegation studied Russian customs practice in valuing and controlling imports and exports of rough diamonds at a specialised post.
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Smolensk excise customs post marks 15th anniversary
The Smolensk excise customs post marked 15 years of operation, handling jewellery declarations and personal vehicle imports while supporting patriotic initiatives.
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Central Excise Customs opened 27 criminal cases in H1 2025
In the first half of 2025, CAT registered 98 crime reports and opened 27 criminal cases.
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Unlawful recycling-fee refund attempt is a criminal offence, CAT warns
CAT blocked an attempt to reclaim the recycling fee on an imported Geely Monjaro; the offender was fined RUB 300,000.
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Central Excise Customs transferred over RUB 510 billion to the budget in H1 2025
Over six months CAT cleared 63,830 declarations and collected additional customs payments exceeding RUB 4 billion.
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Vehicle transit via Verkhniy Lars: offices of destination for DNR and LNR
Individuals importing vehicles via Verkhniy Lars under customs transit should declare designated customs offices for DNR and LNR.
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Central Excise Customs destroyed more than 55 million paper excise stamps
CAT destroyed surplus and damaged paper excise stamps for tobacco and alcohol marking, totalling over 55 million units.
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Central Excise Customs met with a special military operation participant
CAT officers met Nikita V., a serviceman whose unit the customs supports with vehicle repairs and spare parts.
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CAT officers visit historic sites to mark Russia Day
To mark Russia Day, Central Excise Customs officers visited landmark sites in Pskov and Kaluga.
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Alexander Shvedov congratulates Central Excise Customs on Russia Day
A ceremonial formation was held at CAT on the eve of Russia Day; Alexander Shvedov presented departmental awards.
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Crimean excise post tours historic sites for Russia Day
Customs officers in Crimea visited memorial and historic sites symbolising the formation of the Russian state.
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Alexander Shvedov appointed Head of Central Excise Customs
Colonel Alexander Shvedov took office as Head of CAT on 10 June under an order of the Head of FCS Russia.
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Central Excise Customs brought gifts to young patients at Pirogov Children's Hospital
On International Children's Day, the CAT Youth Council delivered creative sets, board games and sports items to children at the N.I. Pirogov Russian Children's Clinical Hospital.
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Who may import personal goods and vehicles into the EAEU duty-free
CAT outlines when personal goods and vehicles may enter the EAEU customs territory without customs duties under EEC Decision No. 107.
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CAT excise post holds career master class for RUDN students
Officials from the Excise Specialised Customs Post at CAT spoke to fourth- and fifth-year students at RUDN's Institute of Foreign Economic Security and Customs Affairs.
