Belarus Customs

Import and export of rubles is officially permitted in the amount of not more than 500 basic units (1 core value is about $ 11,8), and implemented without mandatory declaration in writing. Export of foreign currency allowed within $ 3000 (without declaration) or $ 10,000 (with a mandatory written declaration). Above this amount, foreign currency may be exported only if the declaration on the import of this amount, or the authorization of an authorized bank. Import and export of non-cash means of payment is made freely and without restrictions on amounts.

Duty-free can bring up to 1 liter of alcohol (persons over 18 years) to 1 liter of beer and 200 cigarettes or 200 grams. tobacco or tobacco products (those over 18 years) and 5 items of jewelry, up to 3 items of clothing from leather or fur; 1 copy watches, up to 4 tires per one person. In the case of the importation of more these products, they are subject to customs duties and taxes at a rate of 60% of customs value but not less than 4 euro per 1 kg or 20 euro for 1 liter in the case of the importation of alcoholic beverages. When crossing the border filled in customs declaration, which must be retained until departure.

The import of military weapons and ammunition, military equipment and ammunition, narcotics and psychotropic drugs, potent, radioactive, explosive, poisonous, toxic substances, plants and animals, as well as electronic equipment (except mobile phones) is possible only with permission from the relevant bodies of the Republic of Belarus.

Import and export of precious metals RB and jewelry in excess of normal requirements, is permitted only by special permission of the Central Bank of Belarus. Import commemorative coins of precious and semi-precious metals can be without the restrictions of precious metals - only by special permission.

Some difficulties might arise from the importation and exportation of CD, DVD, audio-and videotapes. By law, tourists are obliged to provide such products for inspection to identify content that threatens the national security of Belarus. Recently, however, customs officials almost no attention to audio and video products for all types of media.