Customs clearance of paintings

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( 1 ) In every country of the world, there is a legal procedure for the import and export of goods and cargoes. When importing or exporting it is necessary to take into account the specifics of goods, their value, commodity code, risks, amounts of taxation, as well as the rules of import and export. For certain categories of goods, there is a separate procedure for crossing the state border of Ukraine. These include excise goods, copyrighted goods, goods with restrictions on importation, antiques, and paintings.

Import and export of paintings
to Ukraine

( 2 ) When trying to import or export paintings across the border of Ukraine be prepared for the close attention of customs authorities. You are required to have a whole package of documents, which will confirm your identity, documents for the painting, and permission to import or export it, you may need an expert opinion that the painting is not of cultural value and can be taken out of the country. We recommend contacting a customs broker before attempting to import or export a painting into or out of the country. This will help to avoid delaying it at customs or having it confiscated.

How to send a painting abroad from Ukraine

There are certain rules on the movement of different types of antiques and paintings across the border of Ukraine, usually in a particular customs regime. Customs clearance of paintings for individuals and legal entities can be in different regimes, viz:

import/re-import;
export/re-export;
temporary import/export.

If your painting is a cultural value of Ukraine, then it is required to comply with certain rules and obtain the necessary permits to move the painting across the border, both for import and export from the country.

How do I bring a painting from abroad, or how do I take a painting that is over 50 years old out of the country?

If you want to buy a painting or an art object at an international auction or bring it with you, you need to study the rules of import and export of cultural property.The procedure of import of cultural valuables into the territory of Ukraine is based on Law 1068-14 «About export, import and return of cultural valuables».
The company «Semero» renders a full complex of services in customs clearance of pictures and objects of art more than 50 years old.

We provide: verification of documents, obtaining permits, submission, and processing of customs declarations.

We provide the fastest possible processing and delivery to the door.
Remote working - you don't have to go anywhere.
«Semero» has more than 10 years of experience in successful customs clearance of paintings.

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Frequently asked questions

Features of sending paintings from abroad to Ukraine

When importing or exporting paintings from abroad it is necessary to fill out the documents for the parcel correctly. To do this you can:

Fill in all the necessary documents yourself.
Contact the services of a customs broker.

In the first case you would have to study the rules of import, and export of paintings by international delivery service, fill in and submit a list of all the necessary documents for the parcel.

In the second case, turning to a customs broker, you save time. After all, the broker's task is to quickly deliver the paintings (parcels) from anywhere in the world, checking and preparing a complete package of documents for customs control, both when importing and exporting the items.

In order to buy and import a painting into Ukraine from abroad you need to:

Buy art objects from a proven seller.
The seller must provide the delivery service with all the necessary documents for his product.
When using the delivery service if the cost of the object exceeds 150 euros - you will need to go through customs clearance.
Customs clearance of antiques that are over 50 years old in Ukraine is duty-free and exempt from VAT.
Customs clearance of paintings and exhibits worth more than 150 euros provides for the provision of all the necessary documents on your order and registration of the cargo customs declaration.
Consider a number of special requirements for the export and import of paintings.
A contract between the customs broker and the customer (company or individual).

Customs clearance of paintings, whether by individuals or legal entities, most often occurs with the help of a customs broker.

How to send your painting abroad from Ukraine

In order to send a painting abroad, you must comply with customs requirements.

You should understand that sending a painting will attract the special attention of customs authorities, which means that the inspection will be more thorough. To avoid delays and problems at customs, it is necessary to prepare a package of necessary documents in advance.

As a rule, the shipment of antiques, paintings, and art objects is carried out with the assistance and advice of a customs broker.

According to the legislation of Ukraine on the export of paintings or objects of art you may need:

Consultation with an expert from the Department of Culture - Kyiv, 3 Shevchenko Blvd.
Export permit, if your painting is of the cultural value of Ukraine.
Expert conclusion, if your picture is not art.
Fill in the carrier's documents for customs (invoice, bill of lading, conclusion, documents for the painting, or checks).
Customs broker's assistance if the cost of the painting exceeds 10,000 euros.

The company «Semero» - the most competent advice about customs clearance of antiques in Kyiv.

Requirements for importing paintings through Borispol airport

You want to bring to Ukraine a painting or antiques from anywhere in the world, for example, you want to bring a painting from England to Ukraine in your personal luggage and you need to go through customs control.

Passing customs control at Borispol airport in Kyiv

First of all, you need to have documents that authorize the export of the painting from the country, as well as paperwork confirming its value.

Duty-free import of paintings

Duty-free import of paintings to Ukraine is possible provided that the painting is of cultural value. In this case, you are exempt from VAT and duty. For this, you need an expert's opinion.

Declaration of paintings at the airport

Any items, including paintings, whose value exceeds 10,000 euros must be declared (red corridor).

The experts at the airport can determine the value and permission to import the painting directly at the airport.

If the value of the painting exceeds 10,000 euros, a customs declaration must be submitted. If you are not accompanied by a customs broker with a ready declaration, then your goods will be transferred to the customs warehouse in Boryspil airport, and you will have to submit a customs declaration at the cargo terminal and file it there.

We always recommend contacting a customs broker, at least for an initial consultation, as the importation of antiques and paintings often creates a lot of problems and their solution takes time.

Customs broker «Semero» - professional and fast declaration of paintings and Antiques in Ukraine.

The main conditions for exporting paintings from Ukraine

To take a painting or an antique object from Ukraine to any part of the world, for example, you want to take an icon out of Ukraine must go through customs clearance.

To learn all the nuances of customs clearance of paintings you can ask the specialists «Semero»

Certain documents must be prepared:

Permit or opinion on the export of paintings.
Documents confirming the goods.
In case of the conclusion that the art object is not of cultural value for Ukraine we provide a conclusion to the custom and take it from Ukraine to any part of the world.

«Semero» - import and export from Ukraine of items and goods of any specificity.

Time and cost of customs clearance of paintings from other countries

How long does it take to clear a painting through customs?

As a rule, according to the current legislation of Ukraine, a customs clearance takes from 1 to 4 hours.

But only if the customs declaration is filled out correctly and all authorization documents are available.

It is important to understand that inaccurate information in the cargo declaration threatens the protocol, which will lead to a fine or confiscation of goods.

Customs clearance fees for paintings over 50 years old

Customs clearance of paintings of cultural value costs 2,600 UAH.

However, depending on the type and availability of all the necessary documents for the goods, the price may vary.

For convenience in finding out the value of your parcel, it is recommended to take advantage of consultation with a customs broker «Semero».

Work with us - a guarantee of fast and professional customs clearance of paintings and antiques in Ukraine.

«Semero» - consulting and support at all stages of sending and receiving parcels.