LOGISTICS OF EXPORTING TO EURASIA SERIES
Customs Clearance Process in Tajikistan
June 2007
Author: Jamshed Rahmonberdiev, BISNIS Representative for Tajikistan
INTERNATIONAL
COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
2007. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FOR USE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
NOTE: This report should be used for general reference purpose only. As customs-related legislation and regulations are constantly changing, it is advised that exporters consult with customs officials from the country of importation to obtain accurate and current information that would pertain to their specific transaction.
I. GENERAL
MARKET INFO
Tajikistan’s trade turnover in 2005, in $ mln.
Country |
Export |
Import |
Total, including |
908.7 |
1330.1 |
Netherlands |
423.4 |
2.0 |
Switzerland |
27.0 |
8.4 |
Turkey |
143.4 |
21.9 |
Iran |
36.7 |
30.9 |
Russia |
82.8 |
256.5 |
Kazakhstan |
19.7 |
168.3 |
Uzbekistan |
66.5 |
152.9 |
Latvia |
44.2 |
0 |
Azerbaijan |
0.6 |
114.9 |
Ukraine |
3.9 |
84.3 |
Italy |
15.6 |
51.7 |
China |
5.7 |
92.5 |
UAE |
0.3 |
24.3 |
Romania |
0.9 |
61.7 |
Source: Foreign Trade Annual
Book, 2006, State Statistics Committee
Tajikistan – US trade turnover in $ mln.
Year |
Export |
Import |
2006 |
43.1 |
60.7 |
2005 |
28,8 |
241,0 |
2004 |
55,7 |
7,3 |
Source: http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c4642.html
According to a 2007 IFC survey of small and medium enterprises, the following difficulties hinder foreign trade with Tajikistan:
Also according to this survey (original source FIAS), the following are considered major problems with import operations in Tajikistan:
In addition, the following hurdles further complicate the current customs clearance process:
Established in
July 1993, this agreement between the Government of Tajikistan and the United
States of America sets a basis for favorable duty rate regimes. In particular, the following statement
applies:
For goods produced
or exported to a territory of another party, each of the parties of this
agreement shall unconditionally provide favorable regime not less favorable
than to those offered for similar goods sourced or exported to a territory of
any third country on all concerned issues:
Goods and
transportation means imported to the customs territory of Tajikistan are
subject to fees:
The taxation
regime for imported goods is the same as for national products.
Customs duties are
set by the decree of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan dated October
25, 2003 (reference number 450). A copy
of the decree is available in Russian from BISNIS upon request.
The value added
tax (VAT) rate is 20%. The VAT is
calculated using the following formula:
VAT = (CV+ CD +
Excise) x 20%
Where,
VAT – Value Added
Tax
CV – Customs Value
CD – Customs Duty
Excise – Excise
Tax
According to
commodity classification of goods for foreign economic activities of CIS (TNVED
SNG), article 247 of the Tax Code identifies a list of goods subject to excise
tax.
Excise Tax applies
to some sub-items under the following classification codes:
Group 22 – Spirit,
Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages
Group 24 –
Processed tobacco, industrial replacement of tobacco
Group 27 –
Gasoline and oil products
Group 40 – Tires
(protectors), new and second-hand
Group 71 – Gold, silver and platinum jewelry
Group 87 –
Automobiles
Excise rates can be applied as a percentage of the value of the goods, or as a fixed amount per unit of goods.
The customs
clearance process is governed by Section II of the Customs Code (enacted in
December 2004 and effective as of January 1, 2005). The Section provides a detailed description of the regulating
norms for customs clearance.
The customs
clearance process applies to the import and export of goods. It is considered to be complete when the
necessary procedures and paperwork are complete, followed by the application of
appropriate customs regime to goods.
For the purpose of
this report, the usual form of customs clearance will be described in
detail. The usual form of customs
clearance is applied to import and export of goods for commercial purposes. The simplified form of customs clearance is
applicable to physical entities crossing the border (business travel and
regular travel).
At-a-glance, the process starts with the arrival of goods at the customs unit at a border. Depending on the shipping method (rail, automobile, or air), the goods are then escorted by customs authorities to the nearest warehouse facility for temporary storage. The consignee is responsible for collecting all supporting documents for submission of the Customs Cargo Declaration to customs authorities. Upon completion of this two-phase process (described in detail below), the goods are released. Although the process is very well outlined in customs regulating documents, the actual implementation mechanisms are not in place. Import of equipment or technologies that constitute chartered capital for new projects as well as upgrading of existing productions lines are subject to specific waivers. Customs authorities have recently developed the application mechanism of these waivers, but actual implementation remains very challenging.
The major practical challenges to implementation include the following: lack of licensed storage facilities (customs warehouse or temporary warehouse), complete lack of cargo handling equipment at existing non-licensed warehouse facilities, imposed five day limit for trucks to unload and leave the country, lack of a specific list of goods that are subject to mandatory certification (according to current regulations all goods are subject to mandatory certification), lack of an independent certification body, and lack of a customer-friendly environment by customs and certification authorities. Other challenges include complicated procedures such as the excessive time, cost and paperwork involved. According to the IFC survey, a Tajik importer spends 44 days, $3,550 and fills out 10 documents.
Typically, the consignee
is responsible for declaration of goods.
The consignee must appoint an authorized representative for customs
clearance process. This authorized
representative could be a certified staff member or customs broker hired by
consignee. The goods must be declared
within 15 days from the date of arrival to port of entry.
For the purpose of
this report, customs clearance process is divided into three phases: (i)
preliminary operations, (ii) application process, (iii) clearance by the Office
of Payments and Currency Control, and (iv) clearance by the Office of Customs
Control to the final release of goods. The purpose of each phase is described
below.
Preliminary
Operations:
The purpose of
preliminary operations is to notify the consignee of the arrival date and
place. The carrier of goods is required
to inform the consignee. The consignee
makes the necessary preparation for customs clearance, unloading and storage.
Application
Process:
The purpose of the
process is to collect all of the necessary documents for submission of the
Customs Cargo Declaration. A full
description of the required documents is listed in the section “Customs
Documentation” of this report.
Clearance by
the Office of Payment and Currency Control:
The purpose of
this clearance is to ensure that the Customs Cargo Declaration is complete, all
supporting documents are attached, customs duties are pre-paid, and customs
duties are calculated and deducted from the pre-paid customs duties account.
Clearance by
Office of Customs Control:
The purpose of
this clearance is to assign a reference and registration number to the customs
cargo declaration, verify the accuracy of the customs cargo declaration, verify
the accuracy of supporting documents, and provide a customs inspection of the
goods.
Another purpose of
preliminary operations is to enable customs authorities to learn about goods
that are being imported and proceed with customs clearance and customs
control. However in reality, the goods
are placed in non-licensed unequipped warehouses and the customs clearance
process begins immediately.
At this stage, the
customs inspector accepts documents prepared for customs clearance and the
Customs Cargo Declaration is inspected for accuracy and correctness. The customs inspector prepares a file (a
simple file folder brought in by the declarant) that includes the following
documents from the importer:
When a preliminary
file is ready, the customs officials inspect the documents that are required
for customs clearance and control.
Below is the list of documents that must be attached to the Customs
Cargo Declaration:
Declarant should
list these documents on a blank sheet of paper using the table provided below:
c) List Of Documents
ATTACHED TO
CUSTOMS CARGO
DECLARATION SERIAL NUMBER:
SUBMITTED BY
CUSTOMS SPECIALIST TO CUSTOMS:
Name of document |
Number |
Quantity |
Original or Copy |
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Regional
identification, Customs Cargo Declaration serial number and customs regime |
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Contract |
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Certificates of
quality, conformity Other relevant
documents: |
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Shipping
documents |
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Licenses and
other permission documents |
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List prepared
and submitted along with documents to customs by: |
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Documents, as
listed, received by customs inspector |
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Name: |
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Name: |
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Signature: |
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Signature: |
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Date: |
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Date: |
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The first copy of
the list is submitted with the customs cargo declaration to customs, the second
copy is for the declarant’s records. It
should be indicated whether originals or copies of the documents have been
submitted.
Once customs
officials have reviewed the documents, they proceed to the following
procedures:
a) Check data in customs cargo declaration for
accuracy and completion.
b) Check for appropriate commodity goods
classification identification number to ensure accuracy, completeness and
identification of good.
c) Check for accuracy of the country of origin
and validate that corresponding documents confirm this information.
If any of the
required documents are missing, an appropriate record will be made on the
reverse side of the first copy of the declaration. This record will list the missing documents and the customs
official will endorse the record with his signature and a seal with his
identification number. The Chief of the
customs authority responsible for customs clearance will determine the deadline
for submission of the missing documents and data. This decision is recorded on the reverse side of the first copy
of the declaration and is dated and endorsed with his signature.
If presented
documents are considered to be sufficient for customs purposes and customs
valuation, then the customs cargo declaration and supporting documents are
transferred to the Office of Customs Payments and Currency Control.
At this stage, the
office official carries out the following procedures for customs control:
During this
process, officials of the Office of Customs Payments may request additional
documentation that was not initially enclosed including:
The Chief of the
Office of Customs Payment and Currency Control makes the “Customs Payments
Enforced” seal. It is endorsed with the
signature of the payment inspector and sealed with an identification number.
Upon completion of
these procedures, the customs cargo declaration and supporting documents are
returned to the customs inspector for customs control, the third stage of
clearance process.
At this stage,
goods and transportation means are inspected and released according to the
customs regime stated earlier.
The customs
official carries out the following procedures:
Upon completion of
these procedures, the customs inspector puts his seal with an identification
number on the customs cargo declaration.
The reference and registration number of the customs cargo declaration
is written on the top right corner of each document that is submitted with the
customs cargo declaration. If
applicable, identification numbers are assigned to transportation means and
commodities.
Upon completion of
the customs clearance process, the customs inspector distributes all four
copies of the customs cargo declaration and supporting documents in the
following order:
Processing Inspector – customs official authorized to process customs clearance and control for imported and exported goods in Tajikistan
Payments Inspector – customs official from the Payments and Currency Control Department of the customs authority who is responsible for the customs application and tariff regulations.
Customs Broker – company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Tajikistan and listed in the Register of Customs Brokers and who is entitled to provide customs operations and services. Relationship between customs broker and importer (consignee) is based on a written contract for services.
The declarant is an entity (legal or physical) that prepares and submits the Customs Cargo Declaration. The declarant has the right to:
During the customs clearance process, the declarant is responsible for:
Customs brokers act on behalf of the declarant or any other party to perform certain customs procedures. Relation between customs broker and declarant or any other party is governed by a contract.
More information on the broker and subsequent rights and responsibilities are described in the Customs Code.
A company registered under the laws of the Republic of Tajikistan that brings in goods for personal or business use.
The following actions are expected for customs clearance process:
Once the goods have arrived at a port, they will remain in temporary storage under control of the customs officials until they are released according to the specified customs regime. Goods can be temporarily stored in appropriate facilities or locations. The list of temporary customs warehouses is published periodically by the Customs Department.
In general, in order to place goods in a warehouse, customs officials request only documentation to identify the goods.
Unless otherwise specified, the goods can be stored at a temporary customs warehouse for a maximum of 20 days. For goods in certain categories, the Customs Authorities may have a shorter duration.
Internal customs transit is conducted according to the Customs Code,
whereas customs transit is a customs regime to move commodities between two
customs points, including via territories of third countries without
application of custom duties, fees and waiver for compliance with economic
policies.
Transit of commodities within Tajikistan is carried out without any
limitations, except for items specifically outlined in the Government decree
(reference 111, of February 19 1997 concerning “Measures for improvement of
foreign economic activities” and a “List of Goods and Services for which
import, export and transit is carried out according to government decisions”).
Below is list of the goods that require special government decision:
Although a legal basis for the existence and operation of customs carrier exists, as of 2004 there are no customs carriers in Tajikistan. Appropriate regulation “Concerning Customs Carrier” was signed in early 1996 (reference number 63, February 23, 1996). According to the Customs Code any legal entity incorporated under the laws of Tajikistan can be a customs carrier. A customs carrier license is issued by the Customs Department of the Ministry of State Revenue and Duties.
The
Customs Code provides for the application of 18 customs regimes to goods that
are listed below:
1)
Free Circulation
2)
Export
3) International Customs Transit
4)
Processing in customs territory
5)
Processing for free circulation
6) Processing outside of customs territory
7)
Temporary Import
8)
Customs Warehouse
9)
Re-Import
10)
Re-Export
11)
Disposal
12) Reject in favor of State
13)
Temporary Export
14)
Duty Free Sale
15) Free Customs Zone
16)
Free Warehouse
17) Movement of supplies
18)
Special customs regimes
A customs regime
is applied to any imported or exported goods.
The importer has the right to choose the applicable customs regime as
well as the right to change the customs regime for its goods within the period
of time defined for each customs regime.
The following
distinctive characteristics make one customs regime different from another:
Under this regime, goods are cleared for free circulation within ‘customs territory’ without restrictions for consumption.
Goods are cleared, provided that the following conditions are met:
Under this customs regime, foreign goods are moved through the customs territory of Tajikistan under customs control without necessitating payment of customs duties, taxes and waiver from compliance with economic limitation from the point of arrival to the point of departure from the customs territory. This is applicable only for routes that begin and end outside of the customs territory of Tajikistan.
Under customs control, foreign goods placed in a customs warehouse can be used for a certain amount of time (referred to as “duration of temporary import”) on the customs territory of Tajikistan with either a full or partial waiver from customs duties, taxes and waiver from compliance with economic limitations, under the condition that goods will be exported from the customs territory within the defined term.
Under the customs warehouse regime, goods can be stored under customs control without the payment of customs duties, taxes and waiver from compliance with economic limitations. Goods can be stored in a customs warehouse for up to three years. There are two types of customs warehouses: open and closed. Open warehouses can be used by any customer for any type of goods. Closed warehouses are typically utilized by the warehouse owners to store their own properties. Certain goods, which are determined by Government of Tajikistan, cannot be placed in closed warehouses.
Goods that had previously been exported from the customs territory of Tajikistan can be re-imported within three years without payment of customs duties, taxes and with waiver from compliance with economic limitations. For customs purposes, goods placed under re-import regimes are considered as cleared for free circulation.
Goods that had previously been imported to the customs territory of Tajikistan can be re-exported without payment or with reimbursement of import duties and taxes, and waiver from compliance with economic limitations.
Goods from Tajikistan can be used outside of the customs territory of Tajikistan for three years, with conditional exemption to pay customs duties. Goods under temporary exports are not waived from local taxes.
Duty free goods refer to imported foreign goods and/or goods made in Tajikistan for retail sale to natural persons leaving the customs territory of Tajikistan. Goods are sold in duty free shops without application of customs duties, taxes and waiver from compliance with economic limitations.
Foreign goods can be places and used within the defined territorial border of free economic zones with full or partial exemption of customs duties and taxes, and waiver from compliance with economic limitations. Industrial and commercial operations with goods are allowed in free customs zones, but the retail sale of goods is prohibited.
In free warehouses goods are placed without the application of customs duties, taxes and with waiver from compliance with economic limitations. Free warehouses are established by the Government of Tajikistan and recommended by customs and foreign economic relations authorities. Goods can be stored in free warehouse for an indefinite period of time.
Information on all
of the supporting documents (name/type of document, issued by, date and
reference number, copy or original) that will be attached to the Customs Cargo
Declaration is listed in a separate sheet of paper, attached as Attachment 1 to
the Customs Cargo Declaration.
Attachment 1 is prepared in two copies, one copy for submission with the
Customs Cargo Declaration, and the second copy is kept with the declaring party
as a reference.
When submitting the Customs Cargo Declaration, additional documents should be attached to confirm the following:
a) Authority of the delcarant to submit the Customs Cargo Declaration. Authorization can be in the form of (i) power of attorney from the importer to its qualified employee; or (ii) contract between the importer and the broker firm.
b) Right of ownership. This can be a sales contract or any other agreement which confirms the right of ownership to use the shipping goods.
c) Customs value of goods. This can be an invoice, pro-forma invoice, specifications or any other document.
d) Origin of goods. Certificate or declaration of origin of goods.
e) Payment or commitment to pay customs duties and taxes subject to selected customs regime and applicable waivers.
f) Shipment of documents to destination point. This could be a transit declaration or any other document according to international regulations.
g) Compliance with applicable limitations or quotas.
h) Compliance with mandatory standards specifications.
i) Registration with tax authorities (a letter of reference).
The customs cargo
declaration is the most important document for export and import
operations. Any disputes that may arise
between a business and inspection authorities (tax or customs) are based on the
customs cargo declaration and the accuracy of the data provided therein.
An authorized
representative of the importer must fill out the customs cargo
declaration. The customs broker or
certified internal staff can act as an authorized representative. The form should be filled out in Russian or
Tajik on a typewriter or personal computer system.
Customs
legislation provides for the following forms of declaration: (i) oral, (ii)
written, (iii) electronic. Oral and
written forms of declaration are commonly used.
The following
information must presented to customs authorities when goods are being moved
across the border:
Four copies of the original invoice are needed for the customs clearance process. The invoice should be translated into Russian or Tajik.
For customs
valuation purposes, the contract and its addendums, being an integral part of
the contract, should include as much detail as possible. For example:
A transaction passport is not required by Tajik legislation and regulations. However, in Customs, authorities continue to require a transaction passport for export operations.
A standard packing list is required for the customs clearance process.
For goods
manufactured in the country, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan
issues a certificate of origin.
Principles of identification of the country of origin for goods in
Tajikistan are based on existing world practices. The country of origin is a country where goods were produced and
substantially processed according to established criteria.
The country of
origin may mean a group of countries, a customs union of countries, a region or
a part of a country if such identification may seem to be necessary.
Contact:
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
21 Valamatzade
Street
Dushanbe,
Tajikistan 734012
Tel: +992 (37)
221-5284
Fax: +992 (37)
221-1480
If more than two
countries are involved in the production process of an item, the country of
origin is identified according to a series of substantial processing criteria.
These criteria
include:
The following
criteria are considered as invalid:
1) Certificate of Quality issued by Tajik Standard
Contracts for
supply of goods to Tajikistan should include a provision to have a certificate
and conformity label. Since all goods
imported to Tajikistan are subject to mandatory certification, the importer
must obtain a Certificate of Quality and attach it when submitting the Customs
Cargo Declaration. If the certificate
is not presented to customs authorities, customs authorities will deny the
import of goods to Tajikistan and will inform Tajik Standard until an
international certificate is recognized or a certification is conducted.
2) Veterinary Certificate (if applicable)
Issued by the Office of Veterinary Control of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Environmental Protection.
3)
Phyto-sanitary certificate
The policy of the
Government of Tajikistan concerning the development and support of sanitary
norms is to protect the health and lives of people, animals and plants; it is
not to create technical barriers for foreign products or protection of domestic
producers.
4) Certificate
of Compliance
Tajik Standard, a
government agency under the Ministry of Economy and Trade, is responsible for
governmental management of standards in Tajikistan.
Certificate of
Compliance is issued by Tajik Standards Agency according to the law On
Certification of Products and Services.
The following goods are subject to mandatory certification.
The certification
of imported goods is based on protocols of tests conducted in testing
laboratories accredited by Tajik Standard.
The Certificate of
Conformity is issued according to the National Certification System of
Tajikistan and certifies acknowledgement of a foreign certificate and can
replace it in the territory of Tajikistan.
5) Certificate of Quality for Pharmaceutical
Products
The import of
medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceutical products requires a special
certificate to be obtained that allows the importation of such goods. The Ministry of Health issues the
certificate.
6) Certificate for import of agricultural
products, ornamental and cultivated plants (including seeds), and silkworm
The Ministry of
Agriculture and Environmental Protection issues the certificate.
7) Certificate for the Right to Use
Communication Technologies
The State
Communications Inspectorate of the Ministry of Transport and Communications
issues the certificate.
The customs clearance process does not start without
documentation that customs duties have been paid. The majority of importers deposit a certain amount of funds to
customs authorities in advance.
Adjustments are then made based on the actual cost of customs duties and
payments.
The basis for
transaction terms is Incoterms 2000, published by International Chamber of
Commerce. Transaction terms are divided
into four categories:
The Incoterms 2000
are recognized by the customs authorities.
Other transaction terms may be used provided they do not contradict
Incoterms instructions.
Only customs authorities have the right to classify
commodities and this is the only classification used for customs purposes. Goods are classified according to the
Eurasian Cooperation Organization Commodity Classification System (a 10 digit
commodity classification system).
When goods cross
the customs border of Tajikistan, the declarant states the customs value to the
customs authorities of Tajikistan. The
customs value must be indicated in the customs value declaration. The declaring party is obliged to provide supporting
documentation used for determination of the customs value. Customs authorities have the right to carry
out their own calculations of customs value.
However, the process of customs value verification/adjustment may not
serve as a reason to delay the release of goods. If this happens, the declaring party can opt for conditional
customs valuation.
Existing valuation
rules for goods imported into the customs territory of Tajikistan provide for
the following six methods:
The primary method
is transaction value of imported goods.
If the primary method cannot be used, the next method will be used in
the order listed above.
The customs value
of goods being imported to Tajikistan consists of transaction cost, actually
paid or to be paid at the time of crossing customs border (to the port or other
destination).
The following
actual expenditures must be included in the transaction value of goods:
The following
expenditures, if incurred by the buyer:
Customs Duty – applied according to the law On Customs Duties for goods crossing customs border of Tajikistan. A copy of the Law with customs duty rates is available from BISNIS upon request.
Excise Tax – applied to goods imported to the customs territory of Tajikistan according to the Customs Code and Tax code.
Value Added Tax – applied according to Customs Code and Tax Code. VAT rate is 20%.
There are two types of customs processing fees: goods for commercial purposes (0.15%), and goods for not-for-profit purposes, including international mail shipments (0.1%).
Current fees for customs supervision of goods is 14 Somoni (US$3)/10 km
Tariff preference is a reciprocal
or unilateral provision of the trade policy for goods crossing customs borders
of Tajikistan in the form of reimbursement of customs duties paid earlier,
exemption from customs duties, deduction of customs duty rate, setting up of
tariff quotas for imported and exported goods:
- For goods originating from
Eurasian Economic Union
- For goods from least developed
countries
Presently, Tajikistan is a member
of the Eurasian Economic Community (EEC) formerly known as Customs Union. As a member of the EEC, Tajikistan has a 0%
import tariff for goods originated in EEC member countries.
According to the Customs Code, import of some commodity items and transportation means may be prohibited for the following reasons: national security, protection of public order, moral of population, life and health of human person, protection of animals and plants, protection of environment, protection of art, historical and archaeological values of Tajikistan and foreign countries, protection of property including intellectual property, protection of interests of national consumers and other lawful interests of Tajikistan.
These commodities and transportation means are subject to immediate export outside of the Tajikistan territory or return to the territory of Tajikistan, unless there is no provision for their confiscation.
Export or the return of these goods and transportation means is carried out by the person carrying the goods at his/her own cost. In the case of disability or failure to immediately export the goods and transportation means, they are handed over to a temporary customs warehouse for storage, which is owned by the customs authorities of Tajikistan. Maximum duration for such storage is three days.
Alcohol and tobacco products are subject to license and limited import regulations. These are explained in detail in relevant government decrees and laws.
· Agreement on Customs Union and Unification of Economic Environment (26 February 1999).
· Agreement on establishment of the Eurasian Economic Community (10 October 2000).
· Tajikistan has received “observer” status in the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001.
· Agreement between the Government of Tajikistan and the United States of America on trade relations (1 July 1993).
· Agreement between the Government of Tajikistan and the United States of America on encouragement and mutual protection of investments.
· 2005 Customs Code
· 2006 Tax Code
· The law of Tajikistan On Certification of Products and Services
· Government Decree On Customs Tariffs
· Government Decree (10 January 2001, #3) on Guidelines for Application of Customs and Tariff Mechanisms for ventures with foreign investment registered prior 1 January 1995.
· The law of Tajikistan On Investments
· The law of Tajikistan On Customs Tariffs
· The law of Tajikistan On Foreign Economic Activity
· Instructions on Filling Out of Customs Value Declaration
The
Tajikistan trade representatives abroad do not have the institutional capacity
to provide business and trade counseling support for companies.
Accurate and consistent information was not available at the time of preparing this report.
DUSHANBE CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT
36 Negmat Karabaev
Street
Dushanbe, 734018
Tel: +992 (37)
234-9495/97
Fax: +992 (37)
234-7611
SOGD REGIONAL
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT
50-Let SSSR Street
Khujand, 735706
Tel: +992 (3422)
51233/23937
KHATLON REGIONAL
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT
61 Vahdat Street
Qurghon-teppa
Tel: +992 (3222)
24059
Fax: +992 (3222)
23580
GBAO CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT
Rudaki Street, The
Customs
Khorog
Tel: +992 (35220)
6640
Fax: +992 (35220)
7448
TURSUNZADE CUSTOMS
DEPARTMENT
Karl Marx Street
Tursunzade, 735000
Note: Phone
numbers may change and were provided as is.
BISNIS has not verified the accuracy of each phone number listed above.
Please contact a BISNIS representative.
According to
statistics data of the Ministry of State Revenues and Duties, the prevalent
transportation mode for imports and export of goods to and from Tajikistan is
railway transport. Automobile transport
(trucks) is widely used for domestic transportation between regions.
If you need
counseling or require assistance in doing business in Tajikistan, please do not
hesitate to contact BISNIS Representative for Tajikistan:
Mr. Jamshed Rahmonberdiev
BISNIS Representative for Tajikistan
The Embassy of the United States of America
109A Ismoil Somoni Avenue
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Tel: +992 (37) 229-2000
Fax: +992 (37) 229-2050
Email: Jamshed.Rahmonberdiev@mail.doc.gov
For more information on Tajikistan, visit BISNIS online at http://www.bisnis.doc.gov
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