Professional experience
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Andrei joined the firm’s Moscow office in 2021
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He has over 15 years of experience in customs regulation and global trade, including roles in customs authorities and major international companies engaged in foreign trade activities, specializing in food and pharmaceutical products
Competencies
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Assistance during customs audits focused on customs value and product classification
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Obtaining preliminary classification decisions
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Advising on customs value matters, such as whether to include licensing fees in the customs value of imported goods
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Structuring and implementing supply chains and import models
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Facilitating the customs clearance process
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Providing comprehensive services for registering trademarks in the IP protection system (Customs Register of Intellectual Property) and managing the customs protection process
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Advising on compliance with non-tariff regulations
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Assisting in obtaining necessary permits and authorizations
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Advising on the origin of goods
Education
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Russian Customs Academy, major in Economics and Enterprise Management (Customs)
The Russian Government has made important changes to regulations governing the confirmation of origin of goods that may be subject to higher customs duties
We outline the key changes relating to the confirmation of origin of goods and the new powers of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia (“the CCI of Russia”) to issue certificates of origin.
12.09.2025
Non-preferential rules of origin. Current trends in customs control
In accordance with Article 29 of the EAEU Customs Code, proof of the country of origin of goods is required where the application of tariff measures, prohibitions, restrictions and safeguard measures to protect the domestic market is dependent on the origin of goods. For customs purposes, the country of origin is confirmed either by a declaration of origin or by a certificate of origin of a good.
18.06.2024