A customs representative is a legal entity of the Republic of Kazakhstan included in the register of customs representatives and authorized to perform customs operations on behalf of and on behalf of the declarant or other interested persons when moving goods across the customs border.

The customs representative acts on the basis of an agreement with the client and represents his interests in relations with the customs authorities.

The main purpose of the customs representative's activity is professional support of foreign economic activity, ensuring proper customs clearance of goods, compliance with legal requirements and assistance in speeding up customs procedures.

The main functions of a customs representative include:

✅ preparation and filing of customs declarations;
Representation of the client 's interests in the customs authorities;
, advising on customs legislation issues;
✅ verification of documents required for customs clearance;
✅ determination of the product code according to the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity (HS);
✅ calculation of customs payments and taxes;
✅ ensuring compliance with the requirements of customs legislation during the import, export and transit of goods.

The customs representative has the rights necessary to perform his duties, including receiving documents and information from the client necessary for customs operations. At the same time, he is responsible for the accuracy of the information provided and compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Eurasian Economic Union.

Thus, a customs representative is a professional intermediary between participants in foreign economic activity and customs authorities, ensuring the legality, efficiency and effectiveness of customs clearance of goods.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1238102?lang=ru