The new size of the basic unit
Since January 1, 2021, the size of the basic unit has increased in Belarus - 29 rubles. (approximately 9.2 euros). Previously, it was 27 rubles. (approximately 8.7 euros). The size of the basic unit determines the size of administrative fines, the amount of fees for the performance of an administrative procedure, state fees in courts, etc.
EC grants Uzbekistan the status of a beneficiary of the GSP +
On 30 November 2020, the European Commission took an early positive decision on the application of the Republic of Uzbekistan to obtain the status of a beneficiary of the Generalized System of Preferences plus (the “GSP +”).
Uzbekistan received observer status in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
On 11 December 2020, the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council adopted a decision on granting a status of observer to Uzbekistan during its meeting, where the President of Uzbekistan participated.
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On the 4th of December 2020, Pravo.ru, a leading Russian legal publication, revealed its national legal rating Pravo300.
Kamila Urazalina, Senior Associate of GRATA International spoke at the webinar on the topic: "Certain aspects of technical regulation during customs clearance of goods"
On November 16, 2020, a webinar at the European Business Association of Kazakhstan on legal issues was held.
Kamila Urazalina, a Senior Associate of GRATA International spoke at the "Tax, Customs & Law" working group meeting
On November 12, 2020, an online meeting on the topic: "Certain aspects of technical regulation in the customs clearance of goods" at the German Economy Union in Kazakhstan was held.
Kamila Urazalina, a Senior Associate of GRATA International spoke in the framework of working group at the CCIFK
On November 4, Kamila Urazalina spoke on the topic: "Specific aspects of technical regulation during customs clearance of goods".
The special commission will be engaged in the development of exports and attraction of investments in Uzbekistan
According to the Presidential Decree No.UP-6042 “On additional measures of further development of the export and investment potential of the Republic” dated August 18, 2020 (the “Decree No.UP-6042”), the appointment of the Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Foreign Economic Relations as the Chairman of the Governmental Commission was envisaged.
Amendments to the “Preferential and simplified Rules for the movement of goods across the customs border by individuals not intended for production or commercial purposes"
The decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan № 303 dated 21 August 2020 on amendments to the “Preferential and simplified Rules for the movement of goods across the customs border by individuals not intended for production or commercial purposes" approved by the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan № 305 dated 14 October 2013.
Regulation on the application of the Convention on Temporary Admission has been approved
The State Customs Committee has approved the Regulation “On the application of the Convention on Temporary Admission (Istanbul, 26 June 1990)”. The Regulation defines the procedure for the convention on temporary import in customs control and customs clearance of goods on the customs border of Uzbekistan.
The government of the Russian Federation approved the ratification of the free trade zone agreement (FTA) between the EEU and Serbia
This agreement opens up opportunities for duty-free trade between the Republic of Serbia and the EEU member countries, namely Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus and Armenia.
Special Commission has been created for the accession of Uzbekistan to the WTO
For the purposes of acceleration and improvement of the preparation of Uzbekistan in the process of accession to the World Trade Organization (the “WTO”), a special inter-ministerial commission (the “Commission”) has been created. Its main tasks and functions are determined by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On approval of regulation on Inter-ministerial commission to work with the World Trade Organization" № 339 dated 28 May 2020 (the “Resolution № 339”).