How not to sit behind the purchase of surveillance equipment on AliExpress

The economic crisis, among other things, is almost always characterized by two trends: the desire to save and increasing demand for CCTV equipment, as the crisis is always the number increases crimes. AliExpress Marketplace as if specially designed to help with that, and with others.

But, as often happens, with new opportunities come new challenges. Consider how they can be avoided.

1. Do not buy equipment for secret information

Throughout Russia - from Vladivostok to Kaliningrad - Head of the hundreds of criminal cases under Article 138.1 of the Criminal Code "Trafficking of special technical means intended for secret information. " The lion's share of these problems occurs when you try to purchase the equipment for video surveillance systems on AliExpress. Basically this CCTV cameras and DVRs.

For example:

• Cit Katvitsky C. FROM. of the Rostov region received 6 months of restraint of liberty for the acquisition of the handle with built-in DVR.
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• Shukshin S. P. for the purchase of camouflaged DVR was sentenced to imprisonment for a term of 1 year and 6 months.

In all cases, the cause is the same: This equipment has been attributed to the special technical means intended for secret information.

Risk Level: High

Absolutely all packages tested at customs with the help of X-rays. Maximum punishment - imprisonment for up to 4 years and a fine of up to 200,000 rubles (Article 138.1. of the Criminal Code).

How to avoid

Do not buy equipment, obviously intended for secret information. Be wary of any device on the body where there are no notations indicating the functional possibilities of the subject. It can be all sorts of things, equipped with a microphone, tape recorder, video camera, or GPS sensor. For example, smart watches, sunglasses with built-in video camera, a flash card with a microphone, pens and key rings with the video camera and the like.

If in doubt, look carefully RF Government Decree of 10.03.2000 number 214. There you will find a complete list of devices that can be attributed to the means of secret information.

Even if you buy the same model that is sold legally in a nearby store, it does not guarantee the absence of claims to you, as the device itself is not licensed, and for production operations, sales and purchases in According to RF Government Decree of 12.04.2012 number 287.

The whole drama of the situation lies in the fact that the majority of shopping make absolutely good citizens who want to save money by using AliExpress. The site has OnlinePetition.ru petition the revision or repeal of article 138.1 of the Criminal Code. Only together we can change this.

2. Do not buy the devices are not certified for the Russian market

The second problem, which also applies to a wide range of CCTV equipment, - is the lack of certification, or rather, the lack of notification.

Any devices that contain encryption, must undergo a special procedure for the certification for the import into the Russian Federation - notification FSB. And the list of things a lot more than it might seem at first glance. The scope of the requirements, in principle, get absolutely any device to the presence of Wi-Fi module and Bluetooth, even the wireless mouse and keyboard.

Notification obligation is subject to a huge range of devices for video surveillance systems. The first is IP-cameras with built-in Wi-Fi-module.

Incidentally, a separate item worth any RFID identifiers, which also fall within the scope of this document in accordance with the letter FCS of Russia from 03.06.2016 № 01-11 / 27111 "On the customs declaration of RFID-tags."

This is not just theory nomenclature, there are practice field of administrative affairs. More often than not makes the plant for consumer electronics orders, but it is clear that the rate of fresh and this is only the first swallow.

Ulyanovsk customs He started the administrative proceedings against the 25-year-old resident of Ulyanovsk Eugene Yarutkina who bought a smartphone Motorola Moto G, which at that time has not been formally delivered to Russia. Eugene described the course of events in his blog. Read it, it's fun.

In addition to this event, you can find a decent amount of posts from bloggers on YouTube. Here for example a couple of such stories: first and second.

Risk Level: Intermediate

The maximum penalty for Article 16.3 of the Administrative Code - an administrative fine from 1 000 to 2500 rubles. Much more can be unpleasant seizure device, especially when it is quite expensive.

How to avoid

Buy what has already been delivered. The proper way to learn about the list of supplied devices - is go to the official website of the manufacturer or distributor.

Next, you need to find out whether there is a notification to the appropriate model and whether it is currently active. This can be done online single registry of notifications. If the notification is, and it works, you can safely order.

In the case of non-certified products legitimate way to overcome this barrier for individuals does not exist, since the receipt of the notification is available only for legal entities. But you can contact the certification centers. The cost of such services - about 10 000 rubles.

If you still really want it, you can take the risk: examples of parcels with non-certified devices reach a lot. But do not forget about the risk of forfeiture (as at commencement of administrative proceedings uncertified the device is likely to be confiscated) and do not order expensive uncertified device.

Another unpleasant moment: even if you vvezote non-certified device, and then, for example, try take it with you on vacation and not zadeklariruete when crossing the border, you can be prosecuted by Article 16.2 of the Administrative Code "Failure to declare or unreliable declaration of goods." In this case, the fine can be up to half the cost of the device.

3. Do not buy the fakes

Reports of forgery camcorders usually do not cause a special resonance, but they are often counterfeited. The reason is simple: the difference in price between the equipment of the leading Chinese manufacturers and the Chinese competitors in the segment of small and medium-sized businesses can reach 200-300%.

The fact that the Chinese are not only fake European brands, but also their own, Chinese, one can not be surprised. For example, here is this kind of camera smeared logo may well be fake. Camera and packaging leading Chinese manufacturer HikVision, and in the description Set LSKEJI.

Acquisition of forgery in itself an unpleasant surprise, but it is not the worst. You can expect a fine. To a fine of 10 thousand rubles with confiscation of sentenced Rypakova Yu B., who lives in St. Petersburg, for trying to bring into the territory of the Russian Federation fake goods.

Risk Level: Intermediate

The jurisprudence on this issue until the concerns basically brand consumer segment, but if you find that the camera in the customs or DVR is the original "Confusingly Similar", the device can simply send back or initiate an administrative case against you on Article 16.3 of the Administrative Code "Failure to comply with the prohibitions and restrictions on the import of goods into the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union or the Russian Federation." Then you will have to pay from 1000 to 2500 rubles fine.

In addition, you can be held accountable for Article 14.10 of the Administrative Code "Illegal use of the means of individualization of goods", which faces a fine of 5 000-10 000.

How to avoid

Scrutinize the product description cards, deal only with major sellers on AliExpress with a lot of reviews.

conclusions

AliExpress - a global marketplace, held for sale of Chinese goods around the world. She herself does not sell any products, but merely provides a service to Chinese sellers and in this sense is similar to the Russian site Avito.

AliExpress operates under Chinese law and does not monitor compliance of the goods to the Russian legislation.

Global popularity came to the site because of cheap Chinese goods. Unfortunately, "cheap" is often synonymous with "low quality." A main goal of any seller on AliExpress - is profit. Throw out of my head the idea that the Chinese are - simple and honest guys work for food. The average salary in China in 2017 - $ 750And it is more than in Russia (35 369 rubles or $ 640).

In fact, the list of problems when buying on AliExpress is much broader. Just google "how to cheat on AliExpress» or watch this video.

This is a great business, and enjoy its benefits - so keep up with the progress. But it is important to remain vigilant and in time to see possible problems.