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Shahin Baghirov: Customs System Shares Expertise
SCC Chairman Shahin Baghirov discusses customs system development, digitalization, and transit potential.
90 kg Drug Smugglers Exposed Using Cauliflower
Smugglers caught with 90 kg of marijuana hidden in cauliflower shipment at Astara customs. Investigation ongoing.
EU abolishes duty-free for parcels under €150
EU ends duty-free for parcels under €150 from July 1, introducing a €3 fee per product code to curb cheap imports from Shein and Temu.
15-year customs benefits for exporters in Alat FEA
Enterprises in Alat Free Economic Zone get 15-year customs duty exemption if they export at least 50% of products. Details inside.
Gold smuggling at customs: Prosecutor's operation
The Prosecutor General's Office conducted an operation at the Air Customs Office over gold smuggling. The deputy shift chief was arrested. Details in the article.
Export registration costs to be compensated
Azerbaijan to compensate export customs clearance costs for non-oil and gas exporters. President signed decree.
Court of Accounts Chair Proposes Transparency Reforms
Vugar Gulmammadov, Chairman of the Court of Accounts, proposes measures to enhance budget transparency and efficiency.
2025 State Budget Execution Approved
The draft law on execution of the 2025 state budget was adopted by Milli Majlis. Budget revenues exceeded the forecast, reaching 39.184 billion manats.
22.5 kg cannabis found in suitcase at Istanbul Airport
22.5 kg cannabis found in passenger's suitcase at Istanbul Airport. Market value 20.3 million lira. Suspect arrested.
Anti-corruption operation at customs: 4 detained
Four customs officers detained in anti-corruption operation at the Main Customs Department for Air Transport.
Somali Referee Denied US Entry Gets UEFA Final
Somali referee Omar Abdulqadir Artan, denied US entry, appointed to officiate 2026 UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa.
New subsidy mechanisms to support livestock
New subsidy mechanisms for livestock include product subsidies for slaughterhouses and milk processing, along with tax and customs benefits.
Incentives in the Great Return program
The Great Return program includes incentives on taxes, customs, and social payments. Minister Mikayil Jabbarov provided details.
Pashinyan: Armenia's agricultural products to be exported to EU duty-free
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan announces duty-free export of agricultural products to the EU, offering new market opportunities after Russian restrictions.
German auto giants in crisis: revenues fall
German auto giants in crisis: revenues fall due to structural transformation and technological challenges.
How Will Customs Officers' Probation Be Evaluated?
How will customs officers' probation be evaluated? New rules, mentor evaluation, 5-point system, and appeal rights explained.
US Intercepts Boat with 240 Haitian Migrants
US intercepts overloaded boat with 240 Haitian migrants attempting illegal entry. Boat was at risk of sinking.
US Congress Tightens Sanctions Against Russia
US Congress passes stricter sanctions on Russia and boosts military aid to Ukraine. Details on Bond.az.
Customs officers arrested in Ukraine brought to Baku
Two Azerbaijani customs officers arrested in Ukraine have been brought to Baku. They had fled an investigation into cigarette smuggling at Hovsan.
Investigation into 5 million manat cigarette smuggling concluded
Investigation into 5 million manat cigarette smuggling concluded. Charges filed, case sent to court. Defendants include port officials.
New customs rules for online shoppers from abroad
New customs rules for ordering products from abroad: Smart Customs system requires ASAN Imza and SIMA instead of FIN code.
22 kg Marijuana Hidden in Lettuce Cargo
Azerbaijan customs seize 22 kg of marijuana hidden in lettuce cargo from Iran to Russia.
New pick-up spots created at 2 locations in Baku
Baku creates new pick-up/drop-off spots near hospitals on Hasan bey Zardabi and Kazim Kazimzade streets, removing some parking.
SIMa Signature: Easiest Way to Declare Customs
SIMa Signature offers a fast and secure way to declare customs. New rules effective June 1, 2026.
Border procedures on Baku-Tbilisi trains to speed up | Bond.az
Baku-Tbilisi trains border and customs procedures speed up. Armenia faces choice, Russia-Romania tensions, weather warning.
Towards $6 Billion Export Target: Who Handles What?
Azerbaijan's agricultural transformation: $6B export target, processing industry, digitalization, and institutional reforms.
Over 44,000 illegal drugs seized
State Customs Committee seizes over 44,000 illegally imported medicines in Sumgait operation. 251 types of drugs found unregistered.
Taiwan Probes Nvidia Chip Smuggling to China via Japan
Taiwan prosecutors investigate smuggling of Nvidia AI chips to China via Japan. Three individuals detained for falsifying export documents.
Large Drug Operation at Customs
Balakan Customs Department seizes over 110 kg of marijuana in a major drug bust at Mazimqara post.
Azerbaijani goods exported to Armenia
Information about the export of Azerbaijani goods to Armenia. Thermal insulation boards worth $5.9 thousand were shipped.
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