State Customs Service of Ukraine

The State Customs Service has automated the processing of international parcels using AI and a risk management system. Physical presentation is not required.

Russian attacks and logistics problems have reduced grain exports from Ukraine. Surpluses could lower farmers’ incomes and the 2027 harvest.

A State Customs Service official is suspected of demanding $25,000 for employment, a deferment from mobilization, and admission to a university. He was detained.

The Verkhovna Rada has abolished the VAT exemption for parcels worth up to €150 from foreign marketplaces. The new rules are expected to raise up to UAH 20 billion annually.

Foreign trade deficit increased by almost half - with whom and what Ukraine traded the most

From January to September 2026, Ukraine’s imports reached $75. 1 billion, while exports amounted to $29.6 billion. The deficit increased by 48.7%.

Jewish dreidels, an icon, and a 19th-century cross — an attempt was made to take cultural valuables out of Ukraine

Kyiv customs officers confiscated 19th-century cultural valuables bound for the United States and Estonia. No permits for their export were provided.

Two residents of the Lviv region attempted to bring the smartphones through the “green corridor” without declaring them. The gadgets were seized, and reports were drawn up.

The government has opened the Bila Tserkva–Sighetu Marmației border crossing in Zakarpattia. It will operate around the clock for vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes.

Ukrposhta has established an aviation security service to detect dangerous contents before shipments are sent abroad. It serves 159 routes to 230 countries.

In January–July 2026, Ukraine imported passenger cars worth $2. 624 billion — 17% less than last year. More than 70% of the cars were used.

Russia struck the Vynohradivka border crossing on the border with Moldova with a Shahed-type drone. Sybiha called for attacks on transport corridors to be condemned.

Cartier and Rolex: multi-million contraband shipment of luxury watches discovered at the border

At the "Krakivets–Korczowa" border crossing, a 20-year-old woman from Lviv chose the "green corridor," but customs officers found 8 Cartier and Rolex watches in the trunk. The estimated value of the goods is UAH 4.1 million; a report on a customs rules violation was drawn up.

Artifacts from the 6th millennium BC that were attempted to be exported to the United States have been handed over to a museum in Zhytomyr Oblast

Kyiv customs officials handed over three flint cores dating to the 6th millennium BC to the Ovruch Region History Museum. The artifacts were discovered in an international postal shipment from Kryvyi Rih to the United States.

Ukrainian and Polish services agreed on measures for the stable operation of the border due to the possible redistribution of freight flows. The parties agreed to strengthen coordination and increase the number of staff for customs clearance.

In Zakarpattia, an attempt to smuggle branded perfumes worth over UAH 500,000 was uncovered

At the "Astei" customs post, undeclared perfumes of world brands weighing 52 kg were discovered. The value of the goods exceeds UAH 500,000.

Share of smuggled cigarettes on Ukraine's illegal market halved - customs

According to the State Customs Service, the level of illegal cigarette trade rose to 19. 8% in April 2026. The share of smuggled products halved – to 0.8%.

The Tax Committee of the Verkhovna Rada found statistical errors and manipulations in the BEB report for 2025. Deputies noted the low effectiveness of investigations, with only 13% of cases reaching court.

Ukraine and Poland have agreed on the uninterrupted movement of buses through the Shehyni-Medyka checkpoint during the summer. There will be no restrictions, even despite planned repair works.

Starting June 15, 2026, bus departures to Poland will be suspended due to repairs at the Shehyni - Medyka checkpoint. The works will continue until November 2027.

From June 8 to June 17, 2026, vehicle traffic at the Solotvyno checkpoint will be restricted due to bridge repairs. Pedestrians will be able to cross the border with Romania without changes.

Government approves new Customs Code based on EU standards

The government has approved a draft Customs Code based on EU standards for accession to the union. The new rules will simplify logistics and customs procedures for businesses.

Ukraine's foreign trade falls into a $18.3 billion deficit - what was bought and sold most, and with whom

During the first four months of 2026, imports of goods totaled $32. 2 billion, while exports reached $13.9 billion. Ukraine's trade deficit increased by 59.1 percent.

Customs officials uncover scheme for illegal sale of over 4.7 thousand vehicles imported for the AFU

The suspects imported 4,700 vehicles as humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine through charitable foundations. The vehicles were illegally sold online for profit.

Luxury Chanel and Hermes bags were attempted to be imported into Ukraine without customs duties - they were found at the border

Volyn customs officers seized 8 undeclared luxury bags from bus passengers at the Yahodyn checkpoint. The offenders will pay a fine of 30 percent of the goods' value.

Foreign trade deficit increased by half - with whom and what was traded the most

The negative balance of trade in goods reached $13. 3 billion with a trade turnover of $33.5 billion. The most imports came from China, and exports went to Poland.

The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Orest Mandziy as the head of customs based on the results of the competition. The new head is expected to reform and ensure the transparency of the customs system.

The State Customs Service confirmed the detention of its employee on suspicion of murdering a serviceman. The agency is cooperating with the investigation to clarify the events.

Police detained a customs officer for the murder of a serviceman during notification measures in Lviv. The victim sustained a neck injury and died in the hospital.

"A candidate who scored 17 out of 100 points reached the final of the customs chief competition, simply because he is from NABU" - experts criticized competitions for state bodies.

Customs officers prevented the export of 39 archaeological artifacts from the 8th–20th centuries

Kyiv customs stopped the illegal export of valuable items to the USA, France, and Italy. Experts identified authentic jewelry and tools.