What documents are required for customs clearance of imported goods in Russia?

For customs clearance of commercial imports in Russia, you need the following documents: (1) Commercial Invoice — showing the goods, quantity, unit price, total value, and Incoterms. Must match the packing list exactly. (2) Packing List — detailed list of each package with dimensions, gross/net weight. (3) Bill of Lading (ocean) or Air Waybill (AWB) — transport document from the carrier. (4) Contract with the foreign supplier — must include description of goods, price, delivery terms, and payment schedule. (5) HS code (ТН ВЭД) classification — your customs broker will classify the goods; having the correct 10-digit code pre-identified speeds up the process. (6) Permits and certificates — depending on the HS code, you may need: Declaration of Conformity (Технический регламент ЕАЭС), State Registration Certificate (СГР), Phytosanitary certificate, Veterinary certificate. (7) Chinese Export Declaration — often requested by Russian customs to verify the declared value. For LCL shipments, you will also receive a House Bill of Lading from your forwarder. All documents should be in Russian or English; Russian customs requires a certified translation for documents in other languages.