The best way to transport the painting abroad is air freight, which combines high speed delivery, reliable protection of the painting from external influences, as well as minimal risk of damage or at all stages of transportation.
When sending a picture by mail, we think in detail about the packaging process. The ideal option would be to use cardboard boxes selected for the size of the picture.
Also, as for the works of professional artists - according to Article 561 of the Customs Code of Ukraine, the bodies of revenues and fees control the movement of cultural property across the customs border of Ukraine in cooperation with the central executive body that formulates and implements state policy in the field of cultural heritage. export, import and return of cultural values. Such control at checkpoints across the state border of Ukraine is carried out by the bodies of revenues and fees in the form of preliminary documentary control in the manner approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
Relations related to the export of cultural property outside the customs territory of Ukraine are regulated by the Law of Ukraine of 21.09.99 №1068 - XIV "On the export, import and return of cultural property". According to Article 11 of the Law: declared for export cultural values are subject to mandatory state examination.
The certificate for the right to export cultural values is the basis for the admission of the cultural values specified in it outside the customs territory of Ukraine. Export of cultural property without this certificate is prohibited.Therefore, in order to export any cultural property outside the customs territory of Ukraine it is necessary:
• draw up the ownership of the object (contract of gift, sale, inheritance, etc.) - from 1 to 7 days;
• conduct a state examination of the subject - from 7 to 90 days;
• obtain a certificate of the right to export the item - from 1 to 30 days;
• if necessary, to carry out customs clearance of the subject - from 1 to 5 days.
To obtain a certificate of the right to export a painting, at least one month before sending the painting abroad, the following documents must be submitted to the body responsible for controlling the movement of cultural property and protection of cultural heritage:
• a document confirming the ownership of the painting
• if several paintings are transported abroad, a list of all canvases to be exported must be provided
• two color photographs measuring 13x18 cm
• conclusion of the expert commission that the painting does not represent cultural value
• a copy of the first page of the passport (for individuals) or a copy of the registration certificate (for legal entities and organizations).
If you believe that a certain thing is not a cultural property, but there is reason to believe that there may be difficulties in passing customs control, you do not need to get a certificate from the same Office of control over the movement of cultural property and cultural heritage. destination is not a cultural asset.