Determining an EAEU TN VED code
Analysis of the product, documents, intended purpose, composition, material, function, supplied components and characteristics to substantiate classification.
from RUB 25,000
EAEU TN VED / Identification studySubmit documents ↗
CLASSIFICATION REASONING
01Product properties↓
02Composition and purpose↓
03Comparison of characteristics↓
04Expert substantiation↗
Illustrative diagram. The code is determined for the specific product and documents.
TNVED-Expert.ru
From product properties —
to substantiating the code.
Independent commodity and identification studies of products for foreign trade participants: descriptions of product characteristics, substantiation of an EAEU TN VED code, specialist reports, reviews of customs examinations and materials for disputes with customs authorities.
Discuss an examination ↗Before work begins
First, we establish the properties and circumstances.
Documents and product information are compared with the questions posed. The adequacy of the materials and scope of work are agreed before the study begins.
Choose questions for the expert ↗Working approach
How an expert position on TN VED classification is developed
The task is not simply to name a code, but to describe the product with supporting evidence: what the item is, what it consists of, how it works, its intended purpose, the form in which it is supplied and which characteristics matter for classification.
Compile a product description.
Name, intended purpose, operating principle, composition, material, function, area of use, supplied components and degree of processing.
Name, intended purpose, operating principle, composition, material, function, area of use, supplied components and degree of processing.
Prepare the documents.
Contract, invoice, specification, technical data sheet, catalogue, photographs, drawings, instructions, certificates, manufacturer's description and current code.
Contract, invoice, specification, technical data sheet, catalogue, photographs, drawings, instructions, certificates, manufacturer's description and current code.
Identify the relevant characteristics.
The characteristics affecting classification are determined: material, function, construction, essential characteristic, completeness and intended purpose.
The characteristics affecting classification are determined: material, function, construction, essential characteristic, completeness and intended purpose.
Compare possible codes.
Possible codes, section and chapter notes, heading wording, explanatory notes and classification practice are analysed.
Possible codes, section and chapter notes, heading wording, explanatory notes and classification practice are analysed.
Prepare a report.
A reasoned specialist report, review or set of materials is prepared for customs authorities, a lawyer, a court or an advance ruling.
A reasoned specialist report, review or set of materials is prepared for customs authorities, a lawyer, a court or an advance ruling.
Services
Customs commodity study
Supporting the selected code
An independent specialist report when a code has already been selected but needs to be substantiated before customs authorities, a lawyer or a court.
from 30 000 ₽
Product identification
Study of product characteristics: name, intended purpose, material, composition, function, construction, completeness, condition and labelling.
from 30 000 ₽
Specialist opinion
A written report describing the product, documents and classification characteristics, analysing possible codes and providing a reasoned conclusion.
from RUB 35,000
Review of a customs examination
Analysis of an expert report: completeness of input data, product description, classification reasoning, contradictions and conclusions.
from 30 000 ₽
Classification dispute with customs authorities
Preparing an expert position in a TN VED code dispute: analysis of the customs decision, product characteristics and alternative codes.
from RUB 40,000
Product description for a declaration
A technically accurate product description for a declaration, invoice, packing list, explanations to customs authorities and foreign trade documentation.
from RUB 15,000
Materials for an advance ruling
Preparing a product description, information, photographs, technical materials and the expert component of an application for an advance ruling.
from 30 000 ₽
Repeat / additional examination
Preparing questions, comments and materials for a request for a repeat or additional customs examination.
from RUB 25,000
Market and demand
- An incorrect code has financial consequences:
the code is linked to duties, taxes, non-tariff measures, permits and authorisations, and the risk of adjustment. - Product descriptions are often incomplete:
the invoice and product listing do not disclose the material, function, construction, supplied components and classification characteristics. - Customs authorities may raise doubts:
a customs examination may be commissioned if there are doubts about the accuracy of product information or whether the code is substantiated. - The position needs supporting evidence:
a specialist report helps at the declaration stage, with a request or appeal, in a customs dispute and in court.
Questions
What questions can be put to the specialist
- Identification:
What are the product's name, intended purpose, material, composition, function, completeness and main characteristics? - Classification:
Which product characteristics matter for classification under the EAEU TN VED? - Code comparison:
What classifications are possible, and which code is best substantiated in light of the product's characteristics? - Documents:
Are the documents provided sufficient to describe the product, confirm its characteristics and substantiate the code?
Pricing
Indicative costs
| Initial telephone consultation of up to 15 minutes | free |
| Determining an EAEU TN VED code | from RUB 25,000 |
| Supporting the selected code | from 30 000 ₽ |
| Product identification for customs purposes | from 30 000 ₽ |
| Specialist report on TN VED classification | from RUB 35,000 |
| Review of a customs examination | from 30 000 ₽ |
| Product classification dispute with customs authorities | from RUB 40,000 |
| Product description for a declaration | from RUB 15,000 |
| Specialist participation in negotiations, a meeting or court proceedings | from RUB 25,000 |
Important: laboratory, chemical, materials science, electrical engineering and other specialised studies are charged separately after the need for them has been agreed.
Indicative timeframes
- Review of an expert report — at least 5 working days.
- Specialist’s opinion — at least 10 working days.
- Court-appointed examination — at least 16 working days.
These timeframes apply to standard assignments and begin after the order has been agreed, the complete set of materials has been received and the agreed payment conditions have been met.
The complexity of the assignment, the volume of materials and the involvement of other specialists may extend the timeframe. The exact timeframe and scope of work are recorded in the order before work begins.
About the expert
Andrei Viktorovich
Holds a diploma of professional retraining in commodity science and product identification for customs purposes.
Membership and insurance
Andrei Viktorovich is a member of SUDEX.
His professional liability as a forensic expert is insured with Absolut Strakhovanie LLC for RUB 5,000,000.
Andrei Viktorovich provides expert assistance with commodity science, identification of non-food goods, descriptions of product characteristics and preparation of materials for customs purposes.
The work centres on studying the product and establishing its characteristics, intended purpose, material, composition, completeness, labelling and other features affecting classification.
Scope of the work
An independent commodity report is not an official customs examination commissioned by a customs authority and does not replace an advance classification ruling. If specialised laboratory studies are needed, their necessity is determined separately.
Product information sheet for studying several items
If an enquiry concerns several products, it is helpful to prepare a separate information sheet for each substantially different item. Similar names and packaging photographs may conceal differences in composition, function, construction or completeness. These differences must be retained when comparing the products with documents.
The sheet should state the article number or model, manufacturer, intended purpose, operating principle, material and actual contents of the supply. Attach documents and images in a way that makes clear which item they relate to. If one technical data sheet describes a product series, identify the sections and characteristics of the specific version.
- The item designation in the invoice and specification.
- The model, article number and available markings on the actual product.
- The intended purpose and function of the version presented.
- Composition, construction and technical parameters relevant to the question.
- The product's completeness and condition when supplied.
- The proposed code and the document stating it, if the code has already been discussed.
Identify separately which characteristics are confirmed by the technical data sheet, which are reported by the manufacturer and which are inferred from appearance. Where verifiable information is missing for a material property, obtaining it becomes a separate task in preparing the materials, rather than grounds for silently adopting a convenient value.
For a batch containing different versions, it is helpful to state how they differ. Combining items in one conclusion can be discussed only after comparing those differences with the question posed. This preparation makes identification specific and helps avoid applying information about one sample to the entire product range without explanation.
Typical scenario
The catalogue shows a complete device, but an incomplete configuration is delivered
Suppose the catalogue shows a complete device while some assemblies are absent from the shipment. Classification reasoning requires describing the goods actually supplied rather than automatically copying the name from an advertising page.
Typical scenario
Fasteners and tools appear as one invoice line
If a shipment is called an accessory kit but contains fasteners, hand tools and separate parts, the short name may not describe it adequately. Shared packaging does not establish each item’s purpose or their use together. A closed-box photograph does not verify contents.
Inquiry
Submit product materials and the current code
Describe the product, its intended purpose, material, composition, function, degree of processing, completeness and the situation: declaration, a customs request, a code dispute, preparation for an advance ruling or a review.
- substantiation of an EAEU TN VED code;
- a product description for a declaration;
- a specialist report on the product;
- a review of a customs examination;
- materials for a repeat/additional examination.