In transportation, in addition to money, securities, and jewelry, the category of important cargo includes precious metals. These are non-corrosive minerals with brilliance and beauty. They are rare in nature and therefore have a high price.
Their transportation is accompanied by risk and danger. The cargo may be damaged or stolen by intruders. Therefore, the transportation of precious metals must be carried out under the supervision of specialists who ensure safety along the way.
Transportation of precious metals throughout Russia
Transportation of precious metals across the territory of Russia is regulated by law. Illegal trafficking and storage of precious metals is punishable under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. At best, you will get off with a fine, at worst, imprisonment for up to 5 years will be added.
Be sure to keep the completed documents and permits with you. This rule works for large quantities; for personal jewelry you do not need to register anything.
Delivery of precious metals is allowed only to three types of companies:
- Carriers with a license and certified armored vehicles;
- Companies that own this cargo.
- Organizations whose activities are based only on the transportation of expensive goods. They may own not only cars, but also armored railway cars. The equipment must be equipped with GPS navigation. Forwarders are full-time, have a security guard license and the right to carry weapons.
Precious metals belong to the category of goods that are in constant danger during transportation. The presence of armed guards is mandatory on every flight. Its absence violates Russian legislation and entails liability. Not to mention the fact that the carrier is responsible for expensive cargo, and its loss can result in long proceedings.
Jewelry made from precious metals can be transported without the use of vehicles equipped with protective equipment and without being accompanied by armed guards. Only if the owner has taken measures to ensure the safety of the products.
This does not apply to jewelry that is owned by the Russian Federation, constituent entities and municipalities.
Gold is the most popular metal in the shipping industry. It is used to make jewelry, electrical contacts, is used in dentistry, and is used as currency. This explains the frequent transportation of gold.
Cost of our services
Choosing Pretor private security company as a provider of services for moving valuable cargo is always the right decision.
- The company's specialists have extensive experience in this segment.
- The company takes care of the constant improvement of the physical, psychological and moral qualities of its employees.
- Private security company "Pretor" has an arsenal of all the necessary technical means for high-quality transportation of goods.
Our company owns vehicles equipped with modern and high-quality technical equipment. Radio stations, instant communication with law enforcement agencies, armored vehicles - we use all this to the maximum.
| Point of departure | Destination | The cost of protecting one vehicle | Note |
| Saint Petersburg | Any | 40 rub/km | Security is carried out by mobile crews, including two or more armed guards |
| Point of departure | Destination | Security cost | Note | |
| armed guard in driver's car | armed guard + cover vehicle with armed guard | |||
| St. Petersburg Ring Road | Moscow MKAD | 12,000 rub. + travel by train (4000 rub.) | 28,000 rub. | Security is carried out by mobile crews, including two or more armed guards |
For detailed information, contact our specialists
How to deliver precious metals
The law does not establish a framework for choosing the transport in which metals will be transported. They mainly use armored vehicles of various carrying capacities: from SUVs to vans. If there is a need for other transport, then transportation by air, water, or rail is permitted. The main thing is that he has the necessary transport equipment.
Transportation of precious metals occurs with complete confidentiality. The departure time, vehicle number, quantity and type of cargo are known to a narrow circle of people.
According to the law, noble metals can not be in pure form, but as alloys. If the product contains less than 5% gold, silver, or platinum, then the cargo can be delivered by train. Don't forget to attach documents with the indicated estimated value.
If the content is 1% gold or platinum, less than 5% silver, the importer chooses the vehicle himself.
What is meant by an integrated approach to the transportation of precious items?
Services for complex transportation of valuables are provided by professional transport companies. The proposal allows you to solve the following problems:
- receive values;
- carry out targeted transportation in the shortest possible time;
- send valuables throughout the Russian Federation, CIS countries, etc.;
- carry out operations with precious stones and metals, as well as raw materials;
- due to the presence of a permit document issued by an authorized person representing the State Assay Chamber, provide it at the place of request;
- track how products move, from the moment of departure until they are transferred to the recipient;
- take out insurance;
- register products at customs authorities.
It is also worth noting that contacting a professional transport organization provides a 100% guarantee that, regardless of the estimated cost of the transported contents, it will arrive at the final destination unharmed.
International transport
To start working with another country, study their local laws and regulations, prepare the appropriate documents to ensure hassle-free transportation. Precious metals between countries are most often sent by airlines with the necessary license.
Mostly direct flights are carried out, without intermediate stops for customs clearance.
Expensive cargo is delivered to and from the airport in armored vehicles protected by armed guards.
Terms and cost of customs clearance of jewelry
Registration of cargo if all documents are available does not exceed 3-4 hours. Registration is carried out on the basis of the established procedure. Declarants undergo an accelerated clearance process only after providing data on the import of perishable goods.
The DMlogist team breaks any stereotypes, guaranteeing expedited processing regardless of the product category. We calculate the cost of customs clearance of jewelry individually; there are no base rates.
Why choose us?
Cooperation with the company DMlogist is:
- 24/7 support
- Legal advice on foreign trade issues
- Personal approach
- Professional customs brokerage services
- Individual design schemes
- Customs storage services
- Integrated Logistics Operations
- Democratic pricing policy
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Clearance at customs
Any blank field, typo during customs clearance, and even more so the lack of the necessary paper will most likely become a problem, and criminal punishment is possible. It will be very difficult to prove your good intentions without the correct documents.
If you bring expensive cargo for personal purposes or as a gift, you will still have to declare it. A declaration will have to be filled out if the value of the cargo exceeds $25,000. For expensive goods, customs duties are paid.
One way or another, you need to register an account if you buy or sell precious metals. The set of documents is as follows:
- Declaration;
- Documents for the transaction and the cost of the cargo;
- Documents indicating the weight and purity;
- Transport bills.
When transporting any precious metals to the Russian Federation, duties, fees and VAT are paid.
The customs burden within the Eurasian Union has been significantly simplified; transporting valuable cargo between the EAEU countries is easier and faster.
Customs payments
Goods transported by individuals for personal use are not subject to tax and no customs duty is charged. In this case, the cargo must comply with established standards:
- the cost is no more than 10,000 euros - if transportation is carried out by air, and no more than 1.5 euros if transportation is carried out by other modes of transport;
- weight no more than 50 kg.
If these standards are exceeded, it is necessary to prepare a customs declaration and pay the corresponding customs clearance fees. Namely 30% of the amount exceeding the standards, or 4 euros per kg in excess of the standard.
Note! If the value of precious metals exceeds $25,000, they cannot be considered personal use goods. And if their value exceeds 1,000,000 rubles, criminal liability is imposed on the declarant.
For legal entities, the import customs duty rate is 20%, not counting other mandatory payments.
Rules for export from Russia
The removal of valuables has its own peculiarities. A number of procedures are followed to be able to export metals abroad. These are:
- Expensive metals can be exported only within the quotas established by the Russian government.
- Ingots made of valuable metals sent abroad must comply with the standards established by the London Association and Russia.
- It is legally prohibited to export ore and scrap.
- Rare metals processed into jewelry are exported without restrictions on quantity. No special license is required.
The nuances of working with expensive cargo
- VAT is paid in any case, regardless of the status of the transaction. Without VAT, only scrap of valuable metals for purification from impurities (refining) is bought and sold.
- In Russia, the Central Bank is responsible for determining the cost. The London Stock Exchange is the benchmark for international transactions.
- Prices are set for one troy ounce (equal to 31.1034768 grams).
- Precious metals are not always measured in ounces. It would be a good idea to check the local units of measurement in the country where the cargo is being sent.
- The Central Bank and foreign exchanges evaluate metal ingots. Products made from precious metals are assessed by the seller. They are provided with checks and other documents confirming the cost. It is better not to try to artificially lower the price of the cargo. Customs can conduct their own assessment and determine the real value, with the ensuing consequences.
How to get a permit for oversized cargo as quickly as possible
If you are not involved in the transportation of oversized cargo on an ongoing basis, then it is simply impossible to obtain a permit in a short time on your own. To do this, you need to know a lot of nuances, ranging from the subtleties when preparing a package of documents and submitting an application, ending with an understanding of how to communicate with government officials when coordinating a route.
Common reasons for delays:
How to get permission quickly in this case?
The ideal option is to organize cargo transportation by a logistics operator. In this case, he takes upon himself all issues related to drawing up the route and obtaining the document. Thanks to a deep understanding of the process, as well as the operator’s established connections with government agencies, obtaining permission is several times faster. In addition, responsibility for transportation is divided equally between the owner of the cargo and the logistics operator.
If you have any questions or need help in obtaining a permit or organizing the transportation of oversized cargo, get a free detailed consultation with a logistics partner “Partner”. To get a consultation, call the phone number listed on the website.
