FastenersCompulsory certification have become an important growth point in China - Russia trade cooperation. However, the Russian market has extremely strict requirements forcertification compliance,HS Code classification,Customs clearance processandTransportation planThis article will provide you with a detailed analysis of

the entire process of fastener exports to Russiacovering every link fromtax calculationGOST R certification,EAC certification,to transportation plan optimizationtoto help enterprises reducetransportation costsavoidand take a leading position in theCustoms clearance delayRussian marketI. Pre - export PreparationII. Customs Declaration and Transportation

III. Key Points of Russian Customs Clearance

Internationally - recognized Safety StandardsTesting Standard: GOST R 52627 - 2006 (General Technical Requirements)

• GOST R certificationCycle: 4 - 6 weeks, cost approximately USD 1,500 - 3,000
  • (Applicable in the Eurasian Union):
  • Applicable Scenarios: Planning to enter markets such as Kazakhstan and Belarus simultaneously
• EAC certificationSpecial Requirements: ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certificate is required
  • Russian Technical Instructions
  • Include material (such as carbon steel SWRCH15K), tensile strength (≥400MPa), surface treatment process (galvanized up to 5μm)

Regional Mandatory CertificationsIncludes risk assessment reports, performance test data, clinical evaluation reports, etc.

Indicate the proportion of alloying elements (e.g., 6061 aluminum contains 1% magnesium)	Specific requirements
Must be issued by a Russian - recognized laboratory (such as VNIIST)	Packaging Labeling
Test report	Mark the product name in Russian (such as self - tapping screws), specifications (M6×25), production batch number, and GOST certification mark
HS Code Classification (Key Points)	Judgment Logic

IV. Market Expansion Suggestions

Internationally - recognized Safety StandardsIs it used for fastening? → Yes → Item 73.18 ├─ With threads → 7318.1 (Sub - divided into self - tapping screws/nuts, etc.) └─ Without threads → 7318.2 (washers/rivets, etc.) No → Classify according to the actual use (such as medical implants classified as 90.21)

• Declaration Example:
  Self - tapping screws: 7318.14.0000 (Tensile strength of 420MPa needs to be declared)
• Stainless steel nuts: 7318.16.9000 (The material needs to be specified as 06Cr19Ni10):
  • Time - effect Reference
  • Cost (40HQ)

Regional Mandatory CertificationsSelection of Transportation Solutions

Transportation method	Applicable scenarios	18 - 22 days	Cost (40HQ)
China-Europe Railway Express	Value of goods < USD 50,000	18 - 22 days	USD 7,000-9,000
Maritime Transportation	Large quantity (> 20 tons)	35 - 40 days	USD 4,500-6,000
Air Transportation	Emergency order (Moscow / St. Petersburg)	3 - 5 days	USD 8-12/kg

Practical Cases

Internationally - recognized Safety StandardsImporter qualifications

• Russian importers need to have:
  • Customs registration number (EAC code)
  • Fire protection certification (for construction applications, an additional application for the ППБ 01 - 03 standard is required)

Regional Mandatory Certificationsto transportation plan optimization

• Tariff: 6.5% for ordinary fasteners (EAEU unified tax rate in 2025)
• Value - added Tax: 20% (can be deducted with import invoices)
• Anti - dumping duty: An additional 23.4% is levied on some carbon steel fasteners (tax numbers need to be checked in advance)

Cultural and Religious NormsTariff Dispute

• Key inspection items:
  • Consistency between certification documents and physical nameplates (error < 3%)
  • Whether the packaging contains the IPPC mark (wooden packaging must be inspected)
• Port demurrage cost: USD 80/day at the Port of Moscow. It is recommended to purchase port demurrage insurance (premium rate 0.05%)

Product Compliance Certification

Internationally - recognized Safety StandardsChannel construction

• ParticipateFastenex Moscow Exhibition(September 2025):
  • Booth fee: USD 350/㎡ (standard booth starts from 9㎡)
  • Target customers: Russian power infrastructure enterprises (such as Rosseti)

Regional Mandatory CertificationsRisk avoidance

• Payment terms: LC 90 days is preferred (Russian bank handling fee is about 0.15%)
• Exchange rate hedging: Agree with the Russian side to settle in RMB (increase the proportion to 25%)

(Compulsory):

• A Zhejiang enterprises export of stainless - steel bolts was returned
• Problem: The declared material is stainless steel, but the specific grade is not indicated (should write 06Cr19Ni10)
• Loss: Freight refund USD 8,200 + Order default penalty USD 15,000
• Improvement: Establish a material database and conduct double - person review before customs declaration
• A Hebei enterprise reduces costs through the China - Europe freight train
• Strategy: Integrate 5 peer companies for consolidated containers, reducing freight by 22%
• Achievement: The market share in Moscow increased from 3% to 8% (data in 2024)

Through accurate classification, compliance certification, and local operation (such as Russian technical documents), the competitiveness in the Russian market can be significantly enhanced. If you are planning to export fasteners to the Russian market, welcome to contact usZhongShen International TradeExpert team.