Kazakhstan has registered 143,000 vehicles from other countries during the first 10 months of 2024, generating KZT 291.4bn ($587mn) in customs duties and taxes. Finance Minister Madi Takiyev, during a recent government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, highlighted the country’s efforts to control the import of vehicles, with passenger vehicles accounting for 80% of the total.
To ensure compliance with technical regulations, a joint order was developed by the State Revenue Committee and the Technical Regulation and Metrology Committee of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. This collaboration led to the implementation of joint customs inspections of freight vehicles. From January to November 2024, 2,577 freight vehicles underwent scrutiny, and 99 violations were detected. As a result, 33 administrative penalties were issued, and two criminal cases were initiated.
Minister Takiyev emphasized that any discrepancies found in the permits led to actions against testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies, ensuring stricter oversight. Additionally, a new control mechanism ensures that vehicle type approvals are exclusively used by legal entities, preventing misuse by untrustworthy participants in foreign trade.
To minimize social tensions surrounding these measures, the Ministry has issued a press release and engaged in explanatory work with foreign economic activity participants. Public consultations, including roundtables with representatives from the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, are ongoing to clarify the new regulations.
Furthermore, a new procedure was introduced, directing vehicles to major cities with stationary laboratories for safety testing, where vehicle design certifications and type approvals are completed as part of the customs process.
Takiyev also addressed potential risks in customs clearance for vehicles imported by individuals from third countries for personal use, noting that this issue requires further examination in collaboration with the ministries of industry, construction, and trade.
The minister also reported on the import of goods from EAEU countries. A risk management system has been introduced for companies importing dairy products, with authorities closely monitoring the arrival of vehicles and conducting necessary sample testing. Since May 2024, 2,449 vehicles with dairy products have been scrutinized at the border, ensuring the continued safety of imported goods.
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