Customs Procedures Reduced by 40 Percent

The government’s working group on “Expanding Exports and Promoting Trade” has carried out a two-week review of the Customs General Administration. The inspection identified 141 issues and 182 risks, of which 82 percent were linked to internal processes within the agency. Based on input from 18,000 citizens and 11 organizations, measures were taken to cut down procedures, resulting in a 40 percent reduction.

Under the revised rules, several major improvements have been introduced:
-Customs declaration verification has been digitized
-State inspectors are now assigned automatically
-Supporting documents are submitted electronically
-Paper attachments, such as accompanying goods certificates, have been eliminated

Previously, goods and vehicles transported by road across the border had to undergo an 85-step inspection process that required 55 separate actions by senior state inspectors. That system has now been digitized, removing redundant requirements and reducing excessive reliance on individual inspectors.

According to officials, the shift to digital oversight and the elimination of unnecessary steps will help curb bureaucratic inefficiency and improve the overall business environment.