13 june 2024 — 09:36
In Turkmenistan, from June 1, 2024, carriers or other interested persons have been given the opportunity to submit preliminary electronic information about goods intended for import into the customs territory of the country before their actual arrival, the Association of International Road Carriers reports.
According to the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, preliminary electronic information can be submitted to Customs authorities through the ASYCUDA World Customs information system and in accordance with the "Customs Convention of November 14, 1975 on the International Carriage of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention)" (IRU) TIR-EPD information system in Turkmen, Russian and (or) English.
The submitted preliminary electronic information on goods to be imported into the customs territory of Turkmenistan, including transit transportation, is aimed at stimulating foreign trade activities by speeding up customs clearance by customs authorities.
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan is a state administrative body that ensures the implementation of the state policy on regulating the country's customs system and compliance with international obligations in the field of customs affairs.