Marking of bicycles

ATC C&L manufacturers and sellers can order a turnkey bicycle marking service. We strictly comply with legal requirements and work without intermediaries. We have everything you need to implement and use DataMatrix codes. We order them in a «Private Sign», register the company in GS1 RUS, apply the marking codes ourselves, fill out the customs declaration. We pack bicycles in the warehouse.

What is bicycle marking for

When finished products are imported into Russia, according to the law they are labeled to control turnover and protect consumers from counterfeit. At the same time, Data Matrix codes are used, which are sent to the information system «An Honest Sign». In accordance with the codes, the system records information about the product, such as:

product name

manufacturer country

information about the manufacturer, including its address

brand name

information about the importer

characteristics of bicycles, etc.

Mandatory labeling of bicycles imported and manufactured in Russia was created to protect consumers from dangerous and counterfeit products. Bicycle marking functions:

• Information. Implements access to information about the manufacturer, importer, and product.
• Identifying. Helps to determine whether the bike meets the quality requirements, standards.
• Motivational. Increasing the level of customer confidence in the manufacturer and seller, as a result, sales growth.

When was bicycle labeling introduced?

Experimental labeling of bicycles started on 30.07.2021, mandatory on 1.09.2021. The law prohibits the sale of bicycle products without a date matrix from 1.02.2023. Fines for the storage, sale and transportation of unmarked bicycles will be levied from 1.05.2022.

Bicycles and bicycle products subject to labeling

• Two-wheeled men’s and women’s.
• Tricycles for children.
• Veloramas.
• With an engine.
• With a stroller.

Bicycle digital marking code

The serial number looks like this:

The marking includes: for the product code — 14 characters, serial number — 20, verification key — 4, verification code — 44.

The code gives access to information such as:

• date-time of manufacture of the product;
• product name;
• manufacturer’s name and address.

Who performs the labeling of goods when imported into Russia

Only a person registered in the territory of the Russian Federation can label products. That is, a buyer, importer or manufacturer with a branch in Russia. Moreover, it is necessary to physically mark the goods before they cross the border. In most cases, the buyer labels the bicycles. So that he does not have to travel outside the country to apply codes to bicycles, he can order a turnkey bicycle marking service from the logistics company ATC C&L.

How to label imported goods

It is necessary to label the product before it crosses the border, or at the customs warehouse.

Procedure for actions if the products are marked for the first time:

Step 1. Order the date matrix in an «Honest Sign».

Register with the «Honest Sign» and request the release of bicycle marking codes. Specify for what purpose — for the import of products. It is possible to register in the IC CHZ only with the CAP.

Step 2. Register in GS1 RUS.

Codes are ordered with a GTIN received by the importer (a legal entity or sole proprietor registered in Russia) in GS1 RUS.

For the purpose of registration, the Russian importing company, which is listed in the CZ, poisons GTIN in GS1 RUS and describes the bike. GTIN a day after being sent to GS1 RUS enters the CHZ and becomes available to the importer as the basis for ordering the date matrix.

Step 3. Apply marking codes

The manufacturer, buyer or importer must apply the marking codes before crossing the border or at the customs warehouse. If you are unable to apply the marking codes yourself, contact a specialized company, for example, ATC C&L.

The procedure for applying marking codes is controlled by Government Decree No. 1956. Here are the key points:

• The identification tool is applied to bicycles, packaging, label, tag by a method that does not allow disconnection of the identification tool.
• When selling a set of products, it is necessary to apply the date matrix both on the packaging or label of the set and on the packaging of the product in it.
• The code cannot be applied to a transparent wrap film or other outer wrapping material and overlaid with other information.
• When selling a set that is not subject to analysis, for example, bed linen, then you can limit yourself to putting a code on the packaging.

Step 4. Enter the data in the customs declaration

Bicycles are issued at customs in accordance with the Decision of the Customs Union Commission of 20.05.2010 No. 257 «On the form of the declaration for goods and the procedure for filling it out».

Step 5. To introduce the data matrix into circulation

After the customs procedure for the release of bicycles for domestic consumption, it is necessary to launch the date matrix turnover before the goods are shipped. A bicycle that has not been put into circulation is, by law, counterfeit.

Basic marking errors, penalties

The main mistake is an incorrectly designed label. To be sure that the data is filled in correctly, it is recommended to contact a specialized certification center. Deviations from generally accepted rules are not allowed in this case. The advantages of cooperation with a qualified contractor are speed and quality.

There are the following situations:

• the date of production of the drink is specified, but the date of its bottling is not specified;
• the information about the product is incorrectly or incompletely reflected, for example, the nutritional value of the imported sausage is not indicated;
• there is no data about the manufacturer, and this is a gross mistake;
• there is no data on the shelf life and at what temperature conditions to store products, which is especially important for food products, medicines and cosmetics;
• the marking was carried out without complying with the requirements of international regulations.

Manufacturers and sellers, by selling unmarked bicycles, violate Part 2 of Article 15.12 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation, and from May 1, 2022 they will have to pay fines.

• Fine for legal entities from 50,000 to 100,000 rubles with confiscation of products
• Fine to officials from 5000 to 10,000 rubles with confiscation of products

For sale, storage and transportation without transferring information to the «Honest sign»

• Legal entities from 50,000 to 300,000 rubles
• Officials from 5000 to 10,000 rubles
• Individuals from 2000 to 4000 rubles

Bicycle labeling with ATC C&L

Our company has already been a participant in the labeling experiment as an importer since 2018. At the moment we have debugged all the processes and can offer:

• Assistance and advice on the stages of registration. Providing the most detailed information received from the CRPT and an honest SIGN.
• Carrying out all stages of labeling of goods «turnkey».

The package of bicycle labeling services includes:

• assistance in registering with the IP «Honest sign» — information and technical support;
• description of the bike and definition of the HS code;
• printing, labeling on products — we use paints resistant to fading and abrasion;
• submission of declarations IM70 and IM40.

We paste labels in our own warehouse in China, Turkey, Vilnius, etc. We provide additional services: we take the cargo from the manufacturer’s warehouse to our own warehouse. We perform warehouse storage. We ship the marked cargo from our warehouse to Russia.

We work only directly, without intermediaries— we deliver goods ourselves, we are a customs broker ourselves and we issue customs documentation ourselves. We optimize customs control.

To discuss bicycle labeling issues with a specialist, please contact ATC C&L using the contacts on the website.