In 2015 and 2016, a project for marking fur coats was approved and put into operation on the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. The bill specifies all items of clothing made of natural fur, but this innovation will affect fur coats in the first place. Representatives of the EAEU decided to introduce a technology that has been successfully used in European countries for more than ten years. So far, this is only a pilot project, which plans to expand over time and apply to more product groups.
What is marking?
Marking is a kind of electronic label, with which you can easily track the production, import and turnover of various groups of goods. Marking is carried out using RFID technology. With its help, complete information about the product is entered into the brand chip: name, category, manufacturer, supplier, importer. To read such markings, it is not at all necessary that the product is within sight. Each such brand has its own identification number. Information is written to the chip using a specialequipment - RFID reader. Each brand with a chip is unique and cannot be copied or counterfeited.
Labeling Bill
The law on the marking of fur coats was approved by the Eurasian Economic Union and signed by 5 countries. They were: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. The law stipulates that all items of clothing made from natural fur are subject to marking. But this bill has so far been adopted only as part of a pilot project, which should be introduced before the end of 2016. As a result of this experiment, a decision will be made on its introduction on a long-term basis and expansion to other product groups.
What is the purpose of marking?
The practice of labeling various groups of goods has been carried out since 2005. European countries and Belarus successfully use this technology. The tax marking of fur coats and other goods allowed to increase cash receipts by 20-30%, minimized the import of contraband products, and significantly reduced the shadow turnover of income. Over the years, labeling has been used to keep records of mineral water and other drinks, alcohol, coffee, tea, washing powders, shoes, mobile phones, electronics and other goods. With the help of this pilot project, the EAEU countries also expect to reduce the income of the "gray" turnover and increase tax payments. And also labeling will help to increase the control of accountable production and imports; will create a tool for accounting and control of fur products.
Why fur coats?
It was not by chance that it was decided to introduce the technology of electronic marking in the first place for products made of natural fur. Marking fur coats will help weed out low-quality and fake goods. Nowadays, manufacturers (mostly Chinese) have learned how to fake real fur very cleverly. Such products are very difficult to distinguish from natural ones, and their price is no lower. Secondly, the labeling will not affect the value of the goods. RFID stamps will not be expensive for bulk orders. On average, one label will be estimated from 20 to 25 rubles. And against the background of the total cost of clothes made of natural fur, it will not affect the price level in any way. Subsequently, it is planned to label other groups of goods, tentatively this will happen as early as 2017.
How to mark
Importers, sellers and manufacturers should be familiar with how to label fur coats correctly. Step by step instructions for each of these categories are given below. You need to read it carefully.
Marking of fur coats for importers occurs according to the following algorithm:
- Visit the site markirovka.nalog.ru to access the marking system for fur coats, click on the "Start Check" button. After completing the verification, select "Login to your personal account". An electronic signature is required. In the absence of it, you can get it on the resource minsvyaz.ru.
- On markirovka.gs1ru.org, download the application, which we send to the email address [email protected]. itis done in order to gain access to the personal account of the GS1 Association. Within 2 working days, a login and password from your personal account are provided. By going to the "Go to work with products" menu, you can enter all the data and characteristics of the product.
- On the site markirovka.goznak.ru, an agreement is concluded with FSUE Goznak for the production of stamps. Then select the "Marking" menu and place an order. It is processed within 3 days, and in case of positive processing, production occurs within 5 days after payment is made.
- Received stamps are checked using RFID equipment. You need to apply the stamps before going through customs procedures. In the customs declaration, stamp numbers are entered in column 31. Information about goods is recorded using RFID equipment.
- All shipments and sales to wholesale and retail customers are entered into the "Marking" system.
For sellers, the rest of the fur coats are marked. The algorithm is identical, only item 4 is excluded from it.
Manufacturers should also start using such an innovation as the marking of fur coats. The instruction is fully consistent with the one presented above, only the manufacturer does not need to fill out a customs declaration.
Varieties and prices of stamps
Today there are 3 types of chips (brands) in the Markirowka system that can be ordered:
- mounted;
- adhesive;
- sewn.
Adhesive and sewn-in ones cost 15 rubles apiece, and hinged ones cost 22 rubles. The cost is notlarge, and the manufacturer chooses the type that best suits the product.
Imported products will also differ from domestic products. Imported ones are marked in red, the rest - in green.
Reasons for not labeling
At the stage of processing the order of stamps, which takes place within 3 days, a negative response may be received. This may be related to:
- violation of the rules for filling out the form or made mistakes;
- absence or inaccuracy of information in the state register about an individual entrepreneur or LLC;
- the presence of fines, arrears in taxes and fees;
- previously received decisions on violations in the labeling procedure.
Types of marking equipment
Simplify the process and assist in labeling fur coats with special RFID readers that simplify the control and accounting of the shipment and receipt of goods. Fur marking equipment can be:
- desktop;
- manual;
- stationary;
- mobile.
Handheld RFID readers are very useful for inventory, delivery and workplace applications. This reader is more used as a portable device.
The advantage of the mobile reader is that it can easily interact with smartphones, laptops and communicators. A mobile RFID reader is ideal for portable equipment. It has a small size, most models are equipped with styluses for ease of use,lightweight and can perform full functions when connected to other devices.
Stationary RFID readers are used to register, receive and ship large volumes of goods. Such devices are equipped with several antennas that create portals. This allows you to quickly process large amounts of information within the limits of the equipment. On average, the action of the antennas extends within a radius of 12 meters.
Exceptions
The fur labeling pilot project has certain exceptions. Products that are not subject to microchipping are:
- are exported outside the customs territory of the EAEU;
- stored and transported under customs control;
- stored and transported for testing;
- are imported into the territory of the EAEU and are samples or exhibits of exhibitions and fairs;
- officially used by representative offices of foreign states (consulates, diplomatic missions, etc.);
- represent humanitarian aid;
- sold in duty-free outlets;
- were confiscated, seized or seized due to non-payment of taxes and pen alties (this applies to acquisition, storage, use and transportation);
- used for state necessity;
- purchased by individuals for personal use, transportation or storage.
Tips for choosing a quality fur coat
In addition to marking, when choosing a fur coat, you should also pay attention toto a number of nuances to get complete satisfaction from the purchase.
- The seller must always have a certificate of quality and a declaration of conformity for a natural fur coat.
- The lining must be of quality materials.
- Seams are neat and secure.
- If the fur coat is not dyed, then the skin should be white. You can check a dyed fur coat with a cotton handkerchief - rubbing the skin with it to see if there is a trace left. A quality product will not stain the fabric.
- The fur coat should not have unpleasant and foreign odors.
- A fur coat with a sparse pile will never be warm.
- It is better to choose metal fasteners (clips), they are more reliable in the process of wearing.
- To check the quality of the fur, you need to hold your hand against the direction of the pile. Good fur will have thick down, and the top villi will not fall out and become deformed.
- The fur coat should not sit back to back, leave some free space for comfortable wear.
- It is better to choose specialized stores, this will reduce the risk of buying a fake.
