Customs and International Trade

Banks are launching foreign trade services in Telegram: entrepreneurs are offered a preliminary calculation of white imports from China using a link to a product from the marketplace. The tool shows the cost structure taking into account customs duties and helps to estimate the cost before the start of the transaction.

Kazakhstan has updated the rules for submitting EPI to the TIR-EPD for TIR transport. There are more mandatory fields for cargo, transport, and participants in the form, and the application now requires scans of the CMR, invoice, packing list, and other documents. It is important for carriers and exporters to update the data in the system before the flight in order to transit without delay.

On February 27, at 10:00 a.m. (Moscow time), the REC Export School will hold a webinar on green and climate requirements in international trade. The focus is on sustainable supply chains, certification and labeling, including carbon metrics. Online participation by registration.

Tajikistan has officially recognized Russian halal certificates issued by the accredited body Roskachestvo Halal. This gives exporters direct access to the market without having to re-certify locally. For foreign economic activity, the solution reduces the delivery preparation time and simplifies the documentary outline of the transaction.