II. Capital Safety and Foreign Exchange Collection Issuesforeign tradeIII. Compliance and Sanction Risks

Most Trade Products Operate Normally

1. : Russias import demand still exists, especially for basic consumer goods, industrial supplies, electronic products, etc. For some enterprises, the current environment may even create more market opportunities.: II. Capital Safety andCompulsory certification: Due to the sanctions from Europe and the United States, many Russian banks have been kicked out of the SWIFT international settlement system. This means that traditional international remittance channels are restricted, and the process of international bank transfers by Russian enterprises may become complex and unstable.
2. Alternative Systems like VTB Bank: VTB Bank is a bank system widely used in Russia at present. After decoupling from SWIFT, the bank conducts international settlements through its own channels. However, the settlement efficiency of VTB Bank is low, and there are problems such as long arrival time and high uncertainty. Therefore, remittances through VTB Bank may require an expediting fee.

1. Bank sanctions and SWIFT system restrictions: Since the remittance process may be delayed or unstable, it is recommended to require a high - proportion prepayment when signing the contract, and it is best to use the 100% TT in advance payment method to reduce the risk of capital foreign exchange collection. In addition, the right to control the goods should be firmly in your own hands to avoid the situation where the goods are released but the payment has not been received.
2. Product Compliance and Sanction List: Enterprises need to ensure that the exported products are not on the international sanction list. Especially for orders involving high - tech content, military supplies, or high - tech equipment, they may be subject to international trade control, and it is recommended to check in advance.
3. Indirect Impact of Third - parties like Europe and the United States: Although you conduct legal trade with Russia and do not involve sanctioned goods, if you have frequent business dealings with the European and American markets, you need to pay attention to the indirect impact of international sanctions on Russia. For example, European and American trading partners may have concerns about your Russian business, affecting the cooperative relationship.

1. Logistics Uncertainty: At present, the global logistics network, etc. is affected by the international situation, and the transportation routes to Russia are restricted. Especially some countries have imposed airspace blockades on Russia, which may lead to longer transportation routes and higher costs.
2. Customs Clearance and Clearance Issues: International sanctions may make Russias import process more complex. Export enterprises need to cooperate closely with freight forwarders and customs clearance companies to ensure the smooth customs clearance of goods, and also ensure the integrity and compliance of customs clearance documents.

1. Customer Credit Investigation: For cooperation with new Russian customers, it is recommended to conduct a credit investigation to ensure the other partys creditworthiness and payment ability. The China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) can provide export enterprises with the credit reports of customers, which helps to reduce the default risk during the order execution process.Maritime Transportation,Air TransportationSelection of Agents and Partners
2. : Given the many uncertainties in Russias foreign exchange settlement, an agency company with stable business in Russia and a VTB bank account can be selected to help handle foreign exchange settlement, but it is necessary to ensure the reputation of the agency company and pre - agree on the payment method and proportion of agency fees.: There are still a large number of opportunities in the Russian market at present, but foreign trade business involves more uncertainties, especially issues such as capital foreign exchange collection, compliance risks, and the increase in logistics costs. To ensure the smooth execution of orders, enterprises are recommended to take the following measures:

1. Choose a Stable Payment Method: Try to require 100% TT in advance payment, or at least ensure a high - proportion prepayment to avoid the situation of not receiving the payment for goods.
2. Strict Compliance Management: In view of the many uncertainties in Russias foreign exchange settlement, an agency company with stable business in Russia and a VTB bank account can be selected to help handle foreign exchange settlement. However, it is necessary to ensure the reputation of the agency company and pre - agree on the payment method and proportion of agency fees.

There are still a large number of opportunities in the Russian market at present. However, foreign trade business involves many uncertainties, especially issues such as fund collection, compliance risks, and the increase in logistics costs. To ensure the smooth execution of orders, enterprises are recommended to take the following measures:

1. Choose a stable payment method: As much as possible, require 100% TT payment in advance, or at least ensure a high proportion of advance payment to avoid the situation of not receiving the payment for goods.
2. Strict compliance management: Ensure that the exported products are not on the international sanctions list, and understand the latest situation of Russian customs clearance and logistics in advance, and make preparations in advance.
3. Choose reliable partners: Whether it is customers or agents, strict screening should be carried out to ensure that they have sufficient payment and trading capabilities under the current complex situation.

As long as risk control, capital guarantee and compliant operations are well done, there are no substantial obstacles to accepting Russian orders, which can bring new market opportunities to enterprises.