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Export / Import permits for Cultural items
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When exporting cultural property, it is necessary:
Product Photos;
List of imported items;
Application;
Passport or other identification document;
Documents confirming ownership.
To do this, you must provide the following documents:
A previously issued customs declaration containing:
The name of the item;
The author;
Dimensions and other characteristics.
Export permit number;
Name of the organization that issued the permit;
The date of receipt of the permit.
If valuables were previously imported and are now being exported, the customs service is provided with:
The declaration must specify:
3. Features of the export of previously imported cultural property
2. Declaration of cultural property during export
1. Conducting a preliminary examination and obtaining permission from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
For the temporary export of cultural property, it is necessary to submit:
The legality of the import and export of cultural property is controlled by the Federal Service for Supervision of Compliance with Legislation in the Field of Mass Communications and Protection of Cultural Heritage.
An application for a temporary export order.
The agreement with the receiving party, which includes:
Terms of temporary export;
Storage and return conditions.
Insurance (mandatory for cultural property from the non-governmental part of the Museum Fund of the Russian Federation).
A copy of the individual's identity card.
A document confirming the ownership or use of cultural property.
The owner's consent (if the export is not carried out by the owner).
A list of cultural values with a detailed description (in 2 copies).
Color photographs of objects (in 2 copies).
Expert opinion.
Individuals traveling across the customs border of the Russian Federation may import/temporarily import cultural property necessary for their personal use, as well as export /temporarily re-export imported/ temporarily imported cultural property in accordance with the procedure provided for goods transported by individuals for personal use.
The general procedure for the import / temporary import and export / temporary export of cultural property across the customs border of the Russian Federation is regulated by the Law of the Russian Federation dated 04/15/1993 N 4804-1 "On the export and import of cultural property".
When importing cultural property to Russia, you will need:
Get an expert opinion from the importing country on the value of the item. However, the customs services may detain the cargo in order to obtain an additional expert opinion from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
Prepare a package of documents describing the imported items. These may include photographs, a catalog description indicating authorship, year of creation, size, and other details.
Save the documents confirming the purchase or donation of the item.
It is also necessary to present an invoice and an expert opinion.
Get an import permit.
The procedure for moving cultural property across the customs border of the Russian Federation
Cultural values moved by individuals are subject to:
Written declaration
Processing of passenger customs declaration (TD-6)
Note: All movements of cultural property require strict compliance with customs procedures and documentary evidence.
Illegal import/export of cultural property is classified as:
Contraband
Entails the application of liability measures:
Criminal (under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation)
Administrative (under the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation)
The procedure for declaring during transit:
Specifying the information in clause 3.11 of the TD-6 declaration
A detailed description is provided in clause 4.1 of the TD-6 declaration.
The transit of cultural property is allowed subject to the following conditions:
Compliance with the customs legislation of the Russian Federation and international treaties
Provision to customs authorities:
Documentary evidence of the transit purpose
Detailed description of valuables (temporary importation)
3. Responsibility for illegal movement
2. Transit features
1. Mandatory declaration
The list of cultural items subject to special regulation during export
These include:
(Does not include: modern souvenirs and serial products)
Scientific collections
Flora/fauna samples
Paleontological and mineralogical exhibits
Collectible items
Philately, numismatics (over 50 years old)
Awards and badges (over 50 years old)
(exception: personal awards with documents)
Musical instruments
Unique tools (over 50 years old)
(exception: factory tools require a special passport)
Documentary heritage
Printed publications and manuscripts (over 50 years old)
Archives, including photo, phono, and film materials
Architectural elements
Fragments of architectural monuments and monumental art
Artistic values
Painting, sculpture, graphics
Decorative and applied arts
Religious subjects
Artistic weapons
(exception: modern works under the age of 50 and household items)
Archaeological finds
Objects and their fragments discovered during excavations
Note: Illegally exported valuables are subject to return in accordance with international agreements.
Especially valuable cultural heritage sites
Items from security registers
Exhibits of state storages
Cultural values over 100 years old
Objects of historical and cultural significance Collections related to:
The history of nations and the State
Development of science and technology
Memorial items of prominent figures
Uniforms and equipment (over 50 years old)
Technical artifacts (over 50 years old)
Objects of state funds
Valuables from the Museum, Archive and Library collections of the Russian Federation
(exception: copies of documents from state archives, museums and libraries)
Links to the official website of the customs authorities:
Rosohrankultury is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation. Regulations on the Federal Service for Supervision of Compliance with Legislation in the Field of Mass Communications and Protection of Cultural Heritage (Rosohrankultury, www.rosohrancult.ru ) approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 301 dated 17.06.2004.
Supervision is carried out by:
Federal Service for Supervision of Cultural Heritage
Customs authorities of the Russian Federation
Territorial departments of the Ministry of Culture
1. Cultural items exported according to Certificates (Approved by the Order of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation dated 08/07/2001 No. 844)
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