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Latest news and interesting information about customs.
Rare turtle smuggling foiled at Moscow airport
Russian customs prevented smuggling of 476 rare Central Asian tortoises at Domodedovo airport; suspect detained.
EU imposes 3 euro customs fee on parcels up to 150 euros
EU introduces 3 euro customs fee on parcels up to 150 euros to counter Chinese online retailers and protect local retail.
Import of non-food goods banned without conformity doc
Import of non-food consumer goods without conformity documents will be banned. New customs regulations ensure safety and support local industry.
Parliament adopts budget execution law
Parliament adopted the law on the execution of the 2025 state budget. Budget revenues exceeded 39 billion manats.
Price war in the car market
Price war in the car market: cars sold below cost. Reasons, official dealers, and used car market situation.
Azerbaijan-Russia border crossings to sync
Azerbaijan and Russia discuss synchronizing border crossing infrastructure. SCC Chairman Shahin Baghirov meets with Russian Customs head Valery Pikalyov.
Customs Tariff Changes Not Expected - VIDEO
Chairman of State Customs Committee says no customs tariff changes expected. Details on import exemptions and economic impact.
Azerbaijan-Turkey simplified customs corridor planned
Azerbaijan and Turkey jointly work on a simplified customs corridor, aiming for a Single Window system along the Middle Corridor.
Agbend checkpoint to open soon
Shahin Baghirov, Chairman of the State Customs Committee, announced that the Agbend checkpoint will be put into operation soon.
New changes on Azerbaijan-Georgia border
Azerbaijan and Georgia are designing a joint border checkpoint. Customs chief Shahin Baghirov announced new changes for better control and efficiency.
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.
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