The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that the state revenue authorities conducted 830 customs inspections in January–October 2025, as a result of which 31 billion tenge was added and 24 billion tenge was recovered.

Violations were detected in 81% of customs inspections.

Compared to last year, the amounts of additional charges increased by 172%, and penalties by 266%.

534 administrative cases have been initiated for violations in the customs sphere.

The most common violations:

- Incorrect determination of the customs value - 40%.

- Incorrect classification of goods according to HS - 20%.

- Misuse of restricted goods - 11%.

- Violation of customs procedures, including temporary importation - 9%.

Responsibility:

For false information stated in the customs declaration, administrative liability is provided for under Article 551 of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

If the amount of unpaid customs duties and taxes exceeds 10,000 MCI, criminal liability is imposed under Article 236 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

(unofficial translation)

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1110546?lang=kk