How to obtain a conclusion from the CCL (Central Customs Laboratory)?

When a declaration is submitted, the customs authority reviews the information provided by the Declarant and, if necessary, assigns a customs examination at the Central Customs Laboratory (CCL) if the RMS (Risk Management System) is triggered.

To resolve issues requiring specialized knowledge that arise during customs clearance and control of goods. This is necessary to determine product characteristics, identify discrepancies and product authenticity, as well as to determine customs value and classification.

1. Determining product characteristics

When it is necessary to verify that the declared characteristics of goods match the actual ones — for example, in determining composition, properties, or quality.

2. Identifying discrepancies

To verify compliance of goods with legal requirements, technical regulations, and other regulatory acts, as well as to detect counterfeit products.

3. For customs value determination

To confirm or establish the customs value of goods, especially when the declared value raises doubts or requires additional verification.

4. Tariff classification

When determining the product code in accordance with the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity (HS / TN VED), which affects the amount of customs duties and taxes.

Other issues requiring special knowledge

Within customs control, other matters may arise that require expertise in areas such as chemistry, biology, document examination, and other fields.

The customs Risk Management System assigns a customs examination to the Central Customs Laboratory when it is necessary to clarify issues arising during customs clearance and control. In cases where customs experts cannot conduct the examination, it may be assigned to other authorized organizations.

When making a PCD, if necessary to determine the HS code, an official of the state revenue authority assigns a customs examination within three working days from the date the PCD request is received by issuing a Decision on the Appointment of a Customs Examination.

The decision, documents, materials, and attached examination objects are accepted by the authorized customs authority on the day of submission. Objects of customs examination include samples of goods, packaging, containers, customs, transport, commercial, and other documents, as well as identification means of such goods and documents.

Objects attached to the Decision must be packaged and sealed unless otherwise stated. The packaging must contain explanatory markings, including details of the person who performed the packaging, their signature, and date. Access to contents without damaging the packaging must be impossible.

Important: Opening of packaging is performed only by the customs expert assigned to conduct the examination.

If objects sent for customs examination show damage, spoilage, or partial loss that occurred during delivery, testing is not carried out. Such damage is documented by the customs authority via photo and video recording.

CCL experts perform the necessary research and testing of goods using their knowledge and equipment.

Based on the results, the CCL issues a conclusion containing the information necessary for customs clearance in accordance with the law.

Close cooperation with customs authorities at all stages is important, as they initiate and coordinate the examination.

It is necessary to provide CCL experts access to the goods and supply all required information and documentation.

According to Kazakhstan legislation, the customs examination period must not exceed 20 working days from the date materials and documents are accepted. In some cases, this period may be extended depending on product complexity and laboratory workload.

Thus, a CCL conclusion is a document used by customs authorities to make decisions during customs clearance. This procedure requires time, patience, and experience — to complete it without delays or stress, contact our experts.

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