Article 119. Cargo handling and other operations with goods that are transported through the customs territory under the customs regime of customs transit

The following cargo handling and other operations shall be allowed for goods under the customs regime of customs transit under the control of a customs authority en route:

reloading from a vehicle that transports goods into the customs territory onto a vehicle which will be exporting goods from this territory;

unloading and temporary warehousing of goods (storage, splitting cargo into consignments or accumulation of goods for consignments and other similar operations) in locations of temporary storage to suspend the customs regime of customs transit, including in the event of damage of a vehicle that transports goods. Period of temporary storage of goods is determined by a carrier based on the time required to conduct these operations or repair and restore a vehicle, but cannot exceed the maximum time for the customs regime of temporary storage.

A customs authority en route is a customs authority with an area of responsibility where authorized cargo handling and other operations with goods transported under customs control are conducted.

A customs authority en route shall have the right to prohibit operations with goods if further customs control over these goods does not deem possible.

In the event of an accident, force majeure or other circumstances that prevent transportation of goods according to the customs regime of customs transit, a carrier shall take all measures to ensure safety of goods and vehicles, immediately inform the nearest customs authority about these circumstances and location of goods, and transport goods or arrange their transportation to the nearest customs authority or another location specified by a customs authority.