In the first quarter of 2023, the bilateral trade volume between China and Russia increased by 50.1% year - on - year. Among them, the trade in chemical products grew rapidly and became an important part of bilateral trade. This indicates that the trade in chemical products between China and Russia occupies an increasingly important position in bilateral trade and injects new vitality into the economic development of the two countries.

I.Compulsory certificationTypes of Chemical Products

Large - scale PTA Exports
The PTA industry in Russia is relatively small in scale and cannot meet the needs of downstream polyester. While the PTA industry in China is large - scale. With the intensification of contradictions in the polyester industry, more PTA products have a surplus for export.

An Important Export Product - Polyester Chips
The polyester industry in Russia is relatively small in scale, with a large supply gap, which is mainly supplemented by China and Europe.

Various Chemical Products to Fill Russias Gap
Among the chemical products exported from China to Russia, there are also kerosene, PVC, polyethylene glycol, oil additives, coal tar pitch, MDI and other products. These chemical products all have supply gaps in Russia.

II. Transportation Modes of Chemical Products

Advantages and Routes of Railway Transportation
Railway transportation has the advantages of large transportation volume, high stability and little influence by natural conditions. From various places in China, it can enter Russia and the five Central Asian countries through ports such as Manzhouli, Erenhot, Alashankou and Suifenhe.

Efficient and Convenient Sea - rail Intermodal Transport
First, transport the goods to various ports in China through... Then transfer them to the Port of Vostochny or Vladivostok. Finally, enter the eastern regions and inland cities of Russia by railway. This transportation method is suitable for the long - distance transportation of large - quantity goods, especially for those chemical products that need to take advantage of the cost - effectiveness of sea transportation and quickly enter the Russian inland.Maritime TransportationSea Transportation and...

Sea transportation has a relatively low cost and is suitable for the long - distance transportation of bulk goods. Air transportation is fast and suitable for the transportation of small - quantity, high - value or urgently delivered chemical products, but the cost is high, and the cost - effectiveness and timeliness need to be weighed.Air TransportationChoose
Preparation Work

III. Export Process and Precautions

Understand the demand for chemical products in the Russian market, product standards and specifications, as well as transportation conditions, etc. Classify the goods accurately. Different types of chemical products may have different transportation requirements and restrictions.
Customs Declaration Documents

Mainly include invoices, packing lists, contracts,... lists, declaration elements, etc. For chemical products, special documents such as dangerous goods safety certificates and chemical product registration certificates may also be required. In addition, if the exported chemical products belong to the category of dangerous goods, a dangerous goods packaging certificate and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for chemicals are also required.
Precautions and Risk AvoidanceExport Clearance1) Pay attention to avoiding the risk of under - declaration. Under - declaration may lead to the seizure of goods by the customs, affecting the smooth progress of trade.

2) Strictly control the payment link. Ideally, require the customer to pay the full amount before shipping. If this is not possible, at least collect most of the payment before arranging shipping.
3) During transportation, pay attention to promptly urging the customer to pay and pick up the goods after the goods arrive at the port, so as to avoid the goods being detained by the customs or incurring high destination port charges due to detention.
Regulations and Directives of the Customs Union
According to the regulations of the Customs Union, when exporting chemical products to Russia, a national registration certificate needs to be processed, and the relevant directive is TP TC 041. Due to the special nature of chemical products, specific requirements vary according to the products. At the same time, some chemical products may also require other certifications such as the EAC certification of the Customs Union.

IV. Conditions and Certifications for Exporting to Russia

Required Documents
1) Product information and HS CODE: An accurate code helps the customs classify and manage products.

2) Product description: Introduce in detail the characteristics, uses and other information of the product.
3) MSDS of Chemical Products: Provide the safety technical information of the product.
4) Guidelines, User Manuals, Instructions for Use: Facilitate users to use the product correctly.
5) Free Sale Certificate issued by the Chamber of Commerce: Prove the legality of the product in the domestic market.
6) Copy of the commodity label with consumer information
7) Manufacturers Declaration of Conformity
8) Copy of ISO Certificate (if available): Reflect the enterprises quality management level.
9) Power of Attorney witnessed by a notary
10) Samples (2 - 3 pieces for each commodity category)
Certification Process
10) Samples (2 – 3 pieces per product category)

Certification Process
Prepare the above - required documents and determine the type of certification needed according to the specific product situation, such as national registration certificate or EAC certification, etc. The certification cycle and cost vary depending on the products. Generally, the cost of national registration certificate and EAC certification ranges from several thousand yuan to tens of thousands of yuan, and the certification cycle ranges from several weeks to several months.

*Note: For national registration certificates, you may consult a professional certification body and submit the required documents for review according to their requirements. EAC certification can be divided into CU-TR Certificates and CU-TR Declarations of Conformity based on the nature of the product. The CU-TR Certificate generally applies to products with higher safety requirements, which may involve factory audits or sample submission requirements. It is issued by a certification body uniformly registered under the Customs Union. The CU-TR Declaration of Conformity typically applies to products with lower safety requirements. Based on the participation of a Customs Union certification body, the applicant makes a self-declaration of conformity for their product. Only companies registered in the Russian Federation can be listed as the holder of such a declaration.