1. A customs carrier is defined as a Russian juridical person included in the Register of Customs Carriers.
2. The customs carrier effects haulage of merchandise under customs control in situations and on the terms set forth by Russian Customs Code.
3. A customs carrier has the right to limit the region of its operations by the operating region covered by one (several) customs office (customs offices).
4. The relations between a customs carrier and merchandise dispatchers or forwarders are built on a contractual basis. A customs carrier is not permitted to refuse to sign a haulage contract if it has requisite facilities for performing haulage of merchandise.

The terms of entry into the Register of Customs Carriers are, as follows:
1. A minimum of two years of cargo haulage experience;
2. Guarantee of dutiable payments;
3. Availability of certified license for cargo haulage if such activity is subject to licensing in accordance with Russian legislation;
4. Ownership (possession as private property, use as of leased or rented equipment) of means of transport suitable for the haulage of merchandise, as well as of means of transport applicable for the haulage of goods under customs seals and stamps;
5. Availability of the applicant