Shipping to Russia
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Shipping to Russia
Shipping to Russia from the US can be an expensive process and the list of items prohibited from import to the Russian Federation is extensive, with numerous additional restrictions.
Due to the strict customs regulations, some carriers will only accept business shipments to Russia, which means your item must be for commercial purposes and shipped to a business address.
However, if you have a package to ship to Russia, Parcel Monkey can help you ship to business and residential addresses in Russia at an affordable price.
Shipping cost to Russia
Shipping costs to Russia will vary depending on the size and weight of your package, but you can get a quote to send a parcel to Russia right here with Parcel Monkey.
For a quick quote for shipping to Russia, simply enter the weight of your package into the quote bar at the top of this page to start comparing prices.
For a more accurate price, please use our shipping calculator and enter the weight, dimensions and destination details for your package.
eBay shipping to Russia
If you’re an eBay seller looking for cheap shipping to Russia, a tracked mail delivery service such as EMS Parcel Post or DHL eCommerce is a cost-effective solution.
These services have longer transit times than a standard courier service, as they use the local postal service in Russia to make the final delivery, but they include online tracking and offer significant cost savings if you’re shipping on a budget.
Shipping services to Russia
Due to the restrictions on shipping to Russia, there is less choice when it comes to carriers, however, we offer two cost-effective options for shipping to Russia from the USA.
DHL shipping to Russia
DHL eCommerce offers the cheapest way to ship to Russia from the USA and is ideal for shipping small and light packages (up to 4lbs). Drop off your package at your local USPS Post Office for delivery to Russia in 11-22 business days.
EMS shipping to Russia
EMS Parcel Post is slightly more expensive than DHL eCommerce but will accept items up to 66lbs. You can drop off your package at any FedEx drop off location for delivery to Russia in 7-16 business days.
*Please note that all delivery times are estimates provided by our carriers and are based on major destinations only. For more remote areas, please allow an extra day or two.
Best way to ship to Russia
If you're looking for the best way to ship to Russia from the US, Parcel Monkey can help.
Whether you're looking for the cheapest way to ship to Russia or the fastest, our simple shipping calculator, will help you compare prices, delivery times and tracking information from a range of reliable courier companies.
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Customs advice for shipping to Russia
Customs requirements
You are required to fill in Customs Documents for shipments being sent to Russia, but this will be included in your booking process. Give a clear description and an accurate value on the form when you complete it. We also advise that you provide a contact number for the recipient.
Prohibited items
If you need to send a package to Russia we recommend you check the Russian Customs website to ensure the item you’re sending is not prohibited. The list of prohibited items is extensive and includes (but is not limited to) the following:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Animal products
- Animal skins
- Batteries
- Ceramic products
- Checks
- Coffee and tea
- Cologne and perfume
- Communications equipment
- CDs
- Computer components, parts and software
- Cosmetics
- Cotton
- Credit cards
- Devices for smoking opium or hashish
- Dietary/Food/Nutritional supplements
- Drugs - prescription and non-prescription
- Electronic equipment
- Electronic games
- Eye glasses and contacts
- Films
- Flammables
- Foodstuffs
- Glass products
- Jewelry
- Knives
- Precious metals
- Personal effects
- Phones/modems
- Plants and plant products, including seeds
- Precious metals and stones, including items made from or containing them
- Radar equipment
- Radio equipment
- Stones in natural/unprocessed form
- Tapes, audio, video or computer
- Telecommunications equipment
- Televisions, television equipment
- Tobacco
- Toiletries
- Toy/Model/Imitation Guns
- Toys
- Works of art