The State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan Region continuously conducts systematic monitoring to ensure compliance with the customs legislation of the Eurasian Economic Union and the Republic of Kazakhstan regarding goods and vehicles transported across the customs border. During one of these ongoing enforcement operations, the department's staff suppressed another instance of illegal fuel and lubricant exportation.

The violations were recorded at the Maykapchagai customs post during the customs inspection and screening of empty cargo trucks traveling from the Republic of Kazakhstan to the People's Republic of China.

On July 10, 2026, during a joint inspection of four heavy-duty vehicles operated by Chinese citizens, custom officers discovered non-factory-installed, specially equipped auxiliary tanks designed for the concealed transportation of fuel. The total volume of illegally transported diesel fuel amounted to approximately 2,640 liters (exceeding 2 metric tons).

This export attempt did not qualify under any statutory exemption criteria (as the fuel did not constitute humanitarian aid, certified research samples for scientific purposes, or fuel contained within standard factory-installed fuel tanks). Thus, the actions of the Chinese nationals exhibit signs of direct non-compliance with the established export ban, directly threatening the national and economic security interests of the Republic of Kazakhstan (pursuant to Articles 6 and 22 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On National Security of the Republic of Kazakhstan.")

The Chinese citizens were held administratively liable under Part 7 of Article 590 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offences. An administrative fine in the amount of 32 437, 5 tenge was imposed on each offender.

All case materials documenting the offense (including inspection reports, written statements, and photographic evidence) have been officially referred to the Department of Economic Investigation (DEI) of EKR for verification, registration, and the initiation of subsequent procedural decisions within their statutory competence.

We remind the public that in order to protect the domestic market, Order of the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 175-н/қ dated April 30, 2026, "On certain issues of exporting petroleum products from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan," introduced strict temporary export restrictions:

From May 21, 2026, to November 21, 2026 (for a period of 6 months), a comprehensive ban is in effect on the export from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan (including to EEU member states) by road of motor gasoline, diesel fuel, and specific types of petroleum products (under codes CN FEA EEU 2709 00, 2710, 2902, 3403, 3811, 3826 00), as well as the export of petroleum products by rail under (CN FEA EEU code 2710 12.) 

From July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, the export of light distillates, aviation kerosene, diesel fuel, gas oils, toluene, xylene, and petroleum bitumen outside the customs territory of the EEU is prohibited.

The State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan Region warns all FEA participants of the strict necessity to comply with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan when crossing the customs border. Efforts to combat the illegal export of fuels and lubricants, protect the economic interests of the state, and ensure full transparency in the cross-border movement of goods will continue in an enhanced operational mode. 

Residents and guests of the region can promptly report any detected violations of customs or tax legislation to the State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan Region:

Address: Ust-Kamenogorsk, Permitin St., 27

Phone: 8 (7232) 57-84-79

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1260706?lang=ru