Customs
Temporary import
A customs procedure allowing goods to enter for a limited period with relief from duties, on condition they are re-exported.Temporary import (temporary admission) lets goods such as equipment, exhibition items or leased machinery enter with full or partial relief from import duty and taxes, provided they leave again within a set period. In the EAEU it is a defined customs procedure (временный ввоз/допуск) with time limits and, for partial relief, periodic duty payments; an ATA carnet can be used to operate it.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between temporary import and permanent import?
- Temporary import grants duty relief on condition the goods are re-exported; permanent import releases goods into free circulation with full duty paid.
- How long can goods stay under temporary import?
- For a set period defined by the procedure — often up to two years in the EAEU — after which the goods must be re-exported or placed under another regime.