From the 1^st of June 2012 new Customs Code entered into force. Due to it cost of goods which could be imported to Ukrainian customs territory without paying taxes trough land and sea entry points is 500 Euro, air traffic – up to 1 000 Euro, and by post – up to 300 Euro (previously the limit was 300 Euro, products delivery cost excl.).

This is good news especially for those who want to buy brand clothes through the Internet. For example, in Europe a leather jacket made by a well-known producer will cost about 350-600 Euro. Previously, one to avoid complications with the Customs had to find a special way of goods import. And now no hiding is needed.

Today the State Customs Service can’t assess whether volumes of shipments from abroad will grow in the second half of 2012. Also it isn’t clear if any restrictions would take place if some goods are transferred too often.

Who are clothing Internet shop’s customers?

Meanwhile, willingness of Ukrainians to buy abroad is considerably high. This is visible from a survey conducted by iVOX Ukraine.

When asked: “Will you make more purchases in foreign Internet shops if it is possible to import into Ukraine goods for 300 Euro tax free?” 23% of respondents answered positively. Another quarter believes that “likely will” and one third of respondents haven’t decided yet. Obviously, they will be waiting for positive experience of their colleagues and friends.

Another interesting fact that men are willing to purchase in the Internet shop more than women. Thus 26% of men and 19% of women answered that they certainly will.

based on epravda.com.ua report