
Shipping Heavy Equipment to Russia
Russia has extensive natural resources and industrial capacity. Current comprehensive international sanctions severely restrict most commercial shipments.
Main Ports
- Services Currently Restricted
Shipping Methods
- Subject to Sanctions Review
Key Regulations
- Comprehensive Sanctions
- Export Controls
- Due Diligence Required
Common Cargo
- Limited to humanitarian and permitted categories only
Main Ports in Russia
Services Currently Restricted
Sanctions Apply
U.S. Departure Ports for Shipping to Russia
We ship to Russia (Services Currently Restricted) from every major U.S. port. Typical ocean transit is Varies.
Gulf Coast
East Coast
Import Duty, VAT & Taxes for Russia
International sanctions heavily restrict shipments of US-origin vehicles and many goods to Russia. Where trade is permitted, Russia applies the EAEU common tariff, 20% VAT, an excise, and a large recycling (utilization) fee. Confirm legal eligibility before any enquiry.
- Import Duty
- EAEU common external tariff (where permitted)
- VAT / Sales Tax
- 20%
- Other Taxes & Fees
- Recycling (utilization) fee (engine-power based, indexed); excise by engine power
Source: EAEU customs framework / Russian Federal Customs Service · Last verified: June 2026
Import Regulations & Requirements
Comprehensive Sanctions
US, EU, and international sanctions severely restrict most commercial activity.
Export Controls
Extensive export control restrictions on technology and equipment.
Due Diligence Required
All inquiries require thorough sanctions compliance review.
Required Documentation
Customs & Clearance Notes for Russia
What makes Russia tricky
- Sanctions make most US-origin shipments to Russia restricted or prohibited — verify legality first; we may be unable to service this lane.
- Sanctions compliance is the first question — many US-origin shipments to Russia are prohibited.
- The recycling (utilization) fee is a major cost and is being unified across EAEU routes from 2026.
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