In recent years, the influence of Chinese jewelry products in the international market has been growing. The demand for jewelry products in the Russian market has also shown an upward trend. Russia's demand for gold jewelry has now jumped to fourth place in the world.

Due to the pressure of international sanctions and the increasing inflation and geopolitical risks around the world, Russian residents tend to regard gold jewelry as a traditional value-preserving investment and a symbol of wealth. It can be seen that the demand for jewelry products in the Russian market is expected to continue to expand. Therefore, for companies that want to export jewelry products to Russia, understanding its export process and related laws and regulations has become a top priority.

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Preliminary preparation

1. Market research: Understand the Russian jewelry market demand, fashion trends, consumer preferences, price levels, etc., in order to determine product positioning and marketing strategies.

2. Qualifications and certification: Ensure that the company has legal export qualifications, such as import and export rights, etc. At the same time, jewelry products must obtain necessary certifications in accordance with relevant Russian laws and regulations, such as EAC certification.

3. Choose a freight forwarder and customs clearance agent: Choose an experienced and reputable freight forwarder and customs clearance agent to assist with transportation and customs clearance procedures.

4. Signing a contract: Sign a detailed sales contract with the Russian importer to specify product specifications, quantity, price, delivery date, payment method, packaging requirements, quality standards and other terms.

Production and packaging

1. Production and processing: Organize production according to contract requirements to ensure that product quality meets Russian standards and contractual agreements.

2. Packaging design and production: Design appropriate packaging according to product characteristics and transportation requirements to ensure that the product is not damaged during transportation. The packaging must be marked with necessary information, such as product name, specifications, quantity, weight, ingredients, origin, warnings and other Russian labels, as well as certification marks that meet Russian requirements.

Transportation Arrangements

1. Choose the mode of transportation: Choose the appropriate mode of transportation based on factors such as the quantity of goods, delivery time, and transportation cost, such as railway transportation, sea-rail transport, sea transportation, air transportation, etc.

• Railway transportation: strong stability, moderate speed, and cost between sea transportation and road transportation. It is suitable for cargo transportation between inland cities in China and Russia, and is one of the important logistics methods for countries along the “Belt and Road”.
• Sea transportation: suitable for bulk cargo transportation, with low freight but longer time required, and can cover major Russian port cities such as St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, etc.
• Air transport: suitable for small-volume, high-value and urgent cargo transportation. Although the transportation cost is higher, the goods can be delivered to the destination in a short time.
• Sea-rail transport: Combining the advantages of sea and rail transport, goods can be first transported to Russian ports by sea, and then transferred to inland cities by rail. It is suitable for situations where the quantity of goods is large and the destination is inland Russia.

2. Arrange transportation: coordinate with the freight forwarding company, book space or vehicles, handle cargo transportation procedures, and ensure that the cargo is delivered and transported on time.

Customs declaration and clearance

1. Customs declaration preparation: Before the goods arrive at the port, the customs clearance agency will organize the commodity information for customs declaration and prepare necessary documents such as customs declaration form, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, etc.

2. Customs declaration: The customs clearance agent or importer submits a customs declaration application to the Russian Customs, and the Customs reviews the declared information.

3. Inspection and taxation: Customs may inspect the goods to verify whether the goods are consistent with the declared information. Customs will levy corresponding tariffs and value-added tax based on the value and type of the goods.

Delivery and After-sales

1. Goods delivery: After customs clearance is completed, the goods will be delivered to the Russian importer or designated consignee according to the contract.

2. After-sales service: Establish a complete after-sales service system to promptly handle complaints and issues from Russian customers, such as product quality issues, returns and exchanges, etc., to maintain the company's reputation and market share.

2. Russian regulatory certification requirements

Regulatory and certification requirements

1. EAC certification: a certification system among the member states of the Eurasian Economic Community (including Russia). Jewelry products must determine the scope of technical regulations based on their specific materials and uses, which may involve the customs union's technical regulations on the safety of jewelry, precious metal content, etc. After passing the certification, a certificate is issued, which is usually valid for 1-5 years, and the product must be affixed with the EAC mark.

2. GOST-R certification: Russia's compulsory certification system, applicable to most products, jewelry products must also comply with its relevant technical standards. Certificate types are divided into certificates of conformity and declaration of conformity certificates, with terms of single batch certification, 1-year certification, 3-year certification, etc.

3. Health registration certificate: If the jewelry products contain natural organic materials such as pearls and corals, you may need to obtain a Russian health registration certificate to confirm that the product complies with Russian health standards and regulations.

4. Metrology Certification (PAC): If the jewelry product involves measurement functions, such as jewelry scales with electronic scales and other measuring devices, it is necessary to obtain metrology certification, and the certificate is valid for 5 years.

Packaging labeling requirements

1. Language requirements: The text information on the packaging must be in Russian, clearly and accurately indicating basic information such as product name, ingredients, production date, shelf life (if applicable), manufacturer's name and address, product serial number, etc.

2. Content requirements

• Product features and instructions: The material of the jewelry should be described in detail, such as the type and content of gold, silver, and gemstones; for jewelry with special designs or functions, its characteristics and usage methods must be explained.
• Quality and standard identification: The quality standards that the product meets can be indicated, such as EAC certification, GOST-R certification and other marks or numbers to prove that the product quality complies with the relevant Russian regulations.
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3. Label location and durability: The packaging label should be located in a conspicuous position for easy viewing by consumers. At the same time, the label should have a certain degree of durability, and can remain clear and complete during normal transportation, storage and sales, and not easily worn or faded.

Conclusion

In short, the relevant enterprisesExports to RussiaWhen exporting jewelry products, you need to fully understand the relevant processes and regulatory certification requirements and make all preparations to ensure the smooth progress of export business. At the end of this article, I wish you all to seize opportunities in import and export related businesses, open up a broader international market, and achieve sustainable and stable development.