Artem Merefiianskyi

Founder & Cross-border Trade Operator

About

I move goods and money across China, Russia, and Europe — and I build the content that helps other importers do the same.As an independent entrepreneur, I help teams to manage full-cycle import operations: supplier sourcing in China, international logistics, customs clearance, product certification (CE Marking, ЕАЭС), and cross-border payment structuring across USD, CNY, RUB, and EUR.What I actually deal with every day:→ Finding and qualifying Chinese suppliers across automotive, industrial, and consumer goods categories→ Structuring cross-border payments→ Navigating import compliance — customs codes, duties, EAEU technical regulations, declarations of conformity→ Managing FX exposure and alternative payment corridors in a heavily sanctioned environment→ Tax structuring for import flows (deductible logistics costs, inbound VAT)I also run Russian-language content covering automotive parts importing, logistics, and customs — reaching 6,000+ subscribers on YouTube and 7,600+ on Telegram. This audience of active importers makes me a natural distribution partner for fintech, logistics SaaS, and trade finance products targeting the CIS market. As a media outreach, combined audience: 29,000+ across 3 properties: — @china_logistics_expert community: 15,500+ members (4,700+ online) — @east_expert channel: 7,600+ subscribers — YouTube @artem-cn: 5,500+ subscribers Niche: Russian-speaking importers, China sourcing entrepreneurs, and marketplace sellers actively moving goods and money between China and Russia. 📍 Operating across: Seoul · Moscow · Guangzhou / Shenzhen / Yiwu 🌐 Languages: Russian (native) · English (professional) · Chinese (working) Open to:— B2B fintech partnerships & pilot programs— Cross-border payment infrastructure integrations— Trade finance & embedded finance collaborations— Affiliate or co-marketing with logistics / customs / payments brands— Content partnerships targeting Russian-speaking importers

Country

Russia

City

Moscow

Industry

Internet

Skill

AI everywhere, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Affiliate partnerships, Telegram Channel Management, Audience Development, YouTube channel management, CIS markets, Russia–China trade, HS code classification, Logistics Management, Supplier qualification, International procurement, China sourcing, Global Sourcing, Tax Compliance, VAT structuring, Currency control, Import Compliance, Cross-border payments, Alternative payment channels

Experience

Founder & Cross-border Trade Operator

Import/Export + Fintech

2022-2 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

China

End-to-end import operations across the China–Russia–EU corridor, with a focus on automotive parts and industrial goods. Key activities: • China supplier sourcing, qualification, and ongoing relationship management • Cross-border payment structuring — USD/CNY/RUB/EUR flows, alternative channels under sanctions constraints, compliance with Federal Law 173-FZ (currency control) • Customs clearance, HS code classification, import duty optimization • Product certification for EAEU and EU markets (CE Marking, declarations of conformity, interaction with accredited labs: SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek) • Tax compliance under УСН 6% + НДС 5% regime; formal correspondence with ИФНС Notable: structured and submitted formal tax authority responses (ИФНС) on VAT-adjusted revenue discrepancies — practical regulatory experience most operators lack.