Import Chinese vehicles to Russia by road and rail through Khorgos, Suifenhe and Manzhouli. Under the EAEU framework Euro 5 and ERA-GLONASS are mandatory, and the recycling fee is revised yearly — here is what importers must prepare before they ship.
| Age limit | Used vehicles up to 5 years old (from production date); minimum Euro 5 emission. Over 3 years needs SBKTS certification. |
|---|---|
| Steering | Left-hand drive only (right-hand drive prohibited). |
| Import duty & taxes | Over 3 yr: customs duty ~25% of CIF (under 3 yr 23% but not less than €0.5–1.5/cc). VAT 20% of (CIF + duty). Excise by engine power. Recycling (utilization) fee ~US$200–400 for used; from 1 Dec 2025 the fee is calculated by engine power (HP) — over 160 HP rises sharply. Electric vehicles: reduced duty (BEV/PHEV ~15% or duty-free to 2028 in some cases). |
| Main ports / entry | Overland via the Khorgos, Suifenhe and Manzhouli (Zabaykalsk) border crossings by road and rail from China. Note: Russian buyers usually search in Russian via Yandex. |
| Authority & certification | EAEU TR CU 018/2011; mandatory ERA-GLONASS emergency call system; SBKTS (over 3 yr) / OTTC (under 3 yr); GIBDD registration. |
| Required documents | SBKTS / OTTC certificate, GOST-R or EAC certificate, customs union declaration, original title, purchase invoice, bill of lading. |
Figures indicative and changing fast — Russia overhauled the recycling fee from 1 Dec 2025 (now by engine power, rising ~10–20% yearly to 2030) and tightened used-car rules. Confirm with Russian customs. Sources: Eurasian Economic Commission (eec.eaeunion.org); Government of the Russian Federation (government.ru); Federal Customs Service (customs.ru). Last reviewed 2026-10.
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EZ Auto is based in China (Zhengzhou, Henan) with 15–20 years in the country's car export trade. We export new and used cars built in China to Russia via the Khorgos, Suifenhe and Manzhouli (Zabaykalsk) land border crossings by road and rail, handling China export clearance and full documentation. Local import clearance is arranged by the buyer or a licensed Russian broker; we provide all paperwork and guidance. We do not operate a local office in Russia.
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