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UKRAINE           

The below information is a brief summary of customs regulations when you plan your international shipping to Ukraine, Always double check with your local embassy or consulate to make sure you have all the information you need before you make your move. Contact the nearest Ukraine Embassy.

When you plan your international shipping to Ukraine, the following documents are required for customs clearance:

  • Passport (copy)
  • Valid Visa
  • Proforma Value of the shipment (for Customs purposes only)
  • Inventory (detailed and in English)
  • A separate list describing year made and country of origin for any items of cultural value (computers, stereos, works of art, antiques, carpets, silver and musical instruments (attach photos of all items mentioned above)
  • Customer must be accredited and registered with the local authorities at destination or he must be employed by a foreign Embassy/Consulate. The accreditation and registration must be obtained by the employer of the customer at destination.

When shipping goods overseas to Ukraine, The following items are dutiable and/or restricted:

  • Foodstuff
  • Items made before 1945, this includes furniture, ornaments and books
  • Artistic drawings and paintings (note name of work and artist)
  • Carpets (hand-made)
  • Coin collections and stamp collections
  • Figurines, sculptures and statues, icons and Samovars
  • Musical instruments (note serial number)
  • Precious metals and precious and semi-precious stones and anything made of them
  • Books (note author, title and publisher of each book)
  • Any item of cultural value must be documented with two photos, which need to be forwarded to the destination agent at least one week prior to arrival of the goods

When shipping goods overseas to Ukraine, the following items are prohibited, but not limited to, from entry into the country:

  • Weapons and ammunition
  • Drugs
  • Pornographic material
  • Fresh meat and vegetables
  • Plants
  • Pets

When shipping Motor Vehicles overseas to Ukraine, the following documents and regulations will apply:

  • One vehicle per Customer
  • Need all details about the auto including frame/chassis number and motor number
  • Documents Required:
    • A copy of the original registration document
    • Original Commercial Invoice

Moving Pets to Ukraine.

  • Importation of any kind of pet is prohibited

If you are moving your household, commercial goods or motor vehicles to Kiev, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovs’k, Donets’k, Odesa or to another other city, please give us a call to go over any questions on documentation.

The regulations are subject to change without notice. Our copany is not liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.