A guide to the export and import of cultural goods between Russia ...

Latvia
Chapter 3: European Union Member States
Which customs authorities are empowered to deal with the export of cultural goods?
All customs offices are empowered to handle formalities for the export of cultural goods
What other paperwork do I need to export a cultural object?
The export licence is the only documentation that needs to be presented to customs officers.
The export is not subject to duties.
What are the penalties if I do something wrong?
The Code on Administrative Infringements sets out a penalty of 250 Lats for the infringement
of the Regulations on the Protection of Cultural Monuments.
Regulations for the export of cultural goods state that a violation of the requirements on
the export or import of cultural goods leads to the refusal of a new permit or certificate
for that object.
What are the standards of service I can expect to receive?
Neither the Inspectorate nor the State Revenue Service has special standards of services
for procedures involving the export/import of cultural goods although the timing for inspection
and decision-making is set out in the law.
Are there any special export restrictions on certain objects or other considerations I should
know about?
In principle there are no special export restrictions, but you must be aware that your object
will be subject to expert examination by the Inspection and that, if it is determined that the
object is of national importance, its export can be prohibited.
What are the requirements if I want to import cultural goods into Latvia from Russia?
You have to complete and present a customs declaration.
If you do not declare an object that you import into Latvia, it is considered that the object
has been purchased in Latvia. This means that when re-exporting it abroad, you will be
subject to Latvian legislation on the export of cultural goods.
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