Ukrainian customs authorities have strengthened the inspection of shipments with unclear, overly general, or incomplete descriptions of package contents.
This means that packages described simply as “electronics,” “gift,” “accessories,” “clothing,” “cosmetics,” “auto parts,” and similar general terms may be more likely to be selected for additional customs inspection. As a result, the processing time for such shipments may be longer than usual.
To help reduce the risk of delays, it is important to describe each item in the customs declaration as accurately and specifically as possible.
Why has customs control become more thorough?
Since 2023, the State Customs Service of Ukraine has significantly strengthened the automation and digitalization of customs inspections through the Automated Risk Analysis and Management System, known as ASАUR.
Recently, new data analysis tools and AI-based solutions have also been integrated into the customs review process. These tools may automatically flag certain shipments for additional inspection.
Due to the high volume of packages entering Ukraine, combined with enhanced automated checks, some shipments may currently remain under customs inspection longer than usual.
How can you reduce the risk of customs delays?
The most important step is to provide a clear, accurate, and detailed description of the package contents, along with the correct value of each item.
