During an inspection of a retail outlet in St Petersburg, customs officers found about 1,500 electronic devices and accessories brought in without declaration; the grey-market batch is valued at RUB 68 million. Source: FCS Russia.
Import and circulation checks showed the shop was selling branded smartphones, laptops and home appliances that had not cleared customs.
After the inspection, the shop owners filed a voluntary customs declaration and paid over RUB 16 million in duties.
The service notes that importers who brought goods in unlawfully should notify customs. Once the goods are ruled illegally imported, the owner has one month to file a declaration and supporting paperwork.
