Qatar is located on the Qatar Peninsula. On the one hand, it adjoins Saudi Arabia, on the other sides it is washed by the waters of the Persian Gulf. The trade turnover between Russia and Qatar is not great, but there is a tendency to increase it. In terms of volume, trade between Russia and Qatar occupies 118th place.

Features of import from Qatar

Since Russian imports to Qatar are dominated by oil products and chemical products, this determines the specifics of imports. So, for example, some of the oil products are excisable goods, so their customs clearance is carried out at specially equipped checkpoints related to the Excise Customs.

As for the definition of the commodity code, the classification groups, which include petroleum products and lubricants, are branched, therefore it is not always possible to determine the code on your own.

Certification of petroleum products is mandatory, because they are classified as explosive goods. Additionally, a certificate of conformity to the EURO-5 standard or permission of the copyright holder for import can be issued.

Chemical products can be toxic, explosive or hazardous for the environment, therefore, when placing these goods at the temporary storage warehouse, certain conditions must be met. Not all warehouses provide sufficient security for storing goods in this category.

Chemical products are also difficult to classify according to the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity. The customs authority may require the complete chemical composition of the product. This is a problem for the declarant, because in this case he needs to request additional documents from the supplier, and not every supplier is ready to disclose the full composition of the product.

The customs authority seeks to find out whether the products contain dangerous substances or substances that are classified as narcotic, since in this case licensing is carried out. The license for the import of products containing narcotic substances is issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The content of narcotic substances can be detected by taking samples.

If the product contains ethyl alcohol, then excise duty is charged. Usually, it is sufficient to present the safety data sheet for the product, but sometimes some substances are not indicated in this document, for example, the content of ethyl alcohol. Then it is necessary to test the product in the laboratory.

Note! Failure to pay the excise tax can threaten with administrative liability, the import of drugs without a license - criminal liability.

Features of export from Russia to Qatar

The structure of exports from Russia to Qatar is dominated by:

• cereals;

• cocoa;

• mineral fuel;

• wood and charcoal;

• glass and glass products;

• black metals;

• electrical equipment.

For cereals, the government periodically introduces quotas. If an exporter receives a quota, he can export a certain amount outside the EAEU without paying a duty. In addition, the decision of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation of June 18, 2021 established an increase from June 23, 2021, the export duty on wheat, meslin and corn.

If lumber and wood products are exported, the cargo must comply with GOST. Export cargo is strictly checked for compliance with all norms and requirements. To export products from certain types of wood, you need to register with EGAIS LES.

If the wood product is not processed:

• a phytosanitary certificate is required;

• cargo is cleared at specialized customs posts.

A phytosanitary certificate is not required if the wood is treated with impregnation.

Net exports from Russia to Qatar in 2020 increased by 185%.

Categories and types of exported and imported goods

The share of Qatar in Russian exports in 2020 was only 0.0190%. At the same time, the following categories of goods occupied an important place in the structure of exports:

• metal products and metals - 42.67% (HS code 72-83);

• food and raw materials for agriculture - 37.16% (HS code 01-24);

• vehicles and equipment - 9.70% (HS code 84-90);

• wood and products of the pulp and paper industry) - 2.83% (HS code 44-49);

• products of mineral origin - 2.72% (HS code 25-27);

• chemical industry products - 2.11% (HS code 28-40).

For certain categories of goods, a significant increase or decrease in supplies is noticeable. So, the growth affected ferrous metals, various electrical equipment, wood, charcoal, tobacco, glass and glass products, clothing. A decrease in exports in 2020 was observed in the export of food products: cereals, meat and dairy products, tea and coffee. The decline in exports also affected categories such as land vehicles and inorganic chemicals.

Imports from Qatar are not so diverse. Basically, Russia imports products of mineral origin (HS code 25-27) and the chemical industry (HS code 28-40). Deliveries of goods from these two groups accounted for 66.72% and 33.15%, respectively, in the structure of imports.

The growth in 2020 was recorded by codes:

• HS code 27 - mineral fuel, oil ...;

• HS code 29 - organic chemical compounds.

Imports decreased:

• HS code 39 - plastics and plastic products;

• HS code 38 - other chemical products. 

Features of cargo transportation from Qatar

Since the state is located on a peninsula, the main transport for transportation is sea and air. Multimodal transportation is also used, when sea and air transport is complemented by road transport.

Sea delivery of goods is economically beneficial. Transportation of goods is carried out between the seaports of Russia in Vladivostok, St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk and the port of Qatar Hamad. The cargo is transported in bulk, in refrigerated and insulated containers 20 or 40 feet, as well as in tanks.

Possible scheme of multimodal transportation:

• railway or Auto + air;

• railway or Auto + sea.
  

Different types of transport are used for greater economic benefit and optimal delivery speed.

Benefits of air transportation

Valuable, perishable, urgent cargo can be delivered to Russia from Qatar by plane. Delivery will take 2 to 5 days - significantly less than shipping by sea, which takes 54 days on average. Departure of cargo planes is carried out from Hamad airport to Russian airports: Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Pulkovo, Koltsovo, Knevichi, Tolmachevo and others. Transportation can be performed both by direct and connecting flights through transit international airports in South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, European countries and others. The cost of delivery depends on the weight, dimensions and type of cargo of the air carrier and the urgency of the cargo.

Please note that SB Cargo has become an IATA accredited cargo agent, we can quickly process cargo, book an application and provide more favorable air transportation rates.

Customs clearance

Our company is ready to provide customs clearance services, logistics services, assistance in calculating customs duties, selecting a code for the EAEU foreign economic activity commodity nomenclature, preparing a customs declaration and other shipping and commercial documents.

Not so long ago, we began to provide a comprehensive import support service, which includes a full range of services for the import of goods: not only customs clearance, but also marking with CIMs and registration of permits.

We will help you import or export cargo of any size and category on the Qatar-Russia route, while observing all the requirements established by law. For more information, please call +7 (499) 643-43-06.