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Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis may face criminal liability for exporting foreign currency abroad. Medet Medelbay, the chief expert of the Non-Trade Turnover Department of the Customs Control Division at the State Revenue Committee (SRC), reported on this issue.
The SRC explained the rules for individuals transporting personal goods, including the export of foreign cash.
"Currently, to protect national interests and financial stability, a presidential decree is in effect prohibiting the export of foreign currency cash exceeding the equivalent of $10,000, calculated at the National Bank's exchange rate on the date of export. There is also a ban on the export of gold bars, refined gold issued by the National Bank, and gold bars exceeding 100 grams," Medelbay stated.
He warned that customs authorities are now closely monitoring the movement of cash at the border.
"When crossing the customs border, that is, when leaving the Republic of Kazakhstan, customs authorities strictly monitor the movement of cash. If cash is found in your luggage during export, the money is confiscated (previously, it was subject to declaration). You will not be able to declare it because there is a ban. If the amount exceeds 10,000 MCI (39,320,000 tenge), criminal liability is provided, and the case is handed over to law enforcement authorities," the expert added.
The expert also explained which goods can be imported into the country without paying customs duties and taxes within the established value, weight, and quantity limits.
"The limit for goods brought in on foot, in accompanied or unaccompanied baggage, is 500 euros and 25 kilograms. If the goods are transported by a carrier or through international postal shipments, the weight limit is 31 kilograms, and the value limit is 200 euros. If you bring in goods worth more than 500 euros, the calculation is based on the item's value," Medelbay noted.
An individual is allowed to bring into the customs territory up to five pieces of jewelry, three liters of alcohol, and 200 cigarettes (sticks).
Electric vehicles can be imported duty-free once a year, added the SRC expert.
Violations of customs regulations are subject to administrative and criminal liability.
"Depending on the nature and circumstances, administrative fines range from 30 to 150 MRP (from 117,960 to 589,800 tenge). As for criminal liability, fines can reach up to 500 MCI, with the possibility of confiscation of goods," concluded Medet Medelbay, Chief Expert of the Non-Trade Turnover Department of the Customs Control Division at the Ministry of Finance's SRC.
