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Tobacco....1000 cigarettes or 1kg of tobacc
Liquor.....1.5 litres of spirits; 2 litres of wine
Gifts......up to the value of us$1000 weighing no more than
50kg
Cameras....2 still cameras
Currency...must be declared on arrival
Agriculture items....refer to consulate
NOTE: On entering the country, tourists must complete a customs
declaration form which must be retained until departure. This
allows the import of articles intended for personal use, including
currency and valuables which must be registered on the declaration
form. Cameras, jewellery, computers and musical instruments
should all be declared. Customs inspection can be long and detailed.
It is advisable when shopping to ask for a certificate from
the shop which states that goods have been paid for in hard
currency. Presentation of such certificates should speed up
customs formalities.
PROHIBITED IMPORTS: Photographs and printed matter directed
against the Russian Federation, weapons and ammunition, narcotics,
fruit and vegetables.
PROHIBITED
EXPORTS: Lottery tickets, electrical appliances, arms, some
computer hardware, more than 1.5 litres of vodka, carpets,
works of art and antiques (unless permission has been granted
by the Ministry of Culture), precious metals and furs.
NOTE:
Up to 280g of caviar per person may be exported, provided
a receipt is shown proving that it was bought at a store licensed
to sell it to foreigners.
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