What Happened
The Training and Methodological Center of the State Revenues Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Customs Control Department after the Release of Goods of the Audit Department of the SRC MF RK, held a remote seminar on the topic "Customs Inspections and Their Features". The event took place from September 15 to 17, 2026.
The seminar was part of the Plan for Conducting Seminars to Improve the Qualifications of State Revenue Employees, approved by the order of the Chairman of the Committee No. 1395 dated December 26, 2025. The remote training format allowed specialists from different regions to participate without the need for travel, which is especially convenient for qualification improvement across the entire country.
Who It Concerns
First and foremost, the event is aimed at employees of the state revenue authorities involved in customs control, including post-release control of goods. This division acted as a co-organizer of the seminar, which sets a practical focus for the training.
However, the topic of customs inspections is relevant to a broader audience:
- participants in foreign economic activity — importers and exporters who may become subjects of inspection;
- customs representatives and brokers involved in the clearance of goods;
- accountants and lawyers of companies working with foreign trade contracts;
- logistics and warehouse operators participating in the turnover of goods that have undergone customs clearance.
Understanding how customs inspections are conducted helps businesses to establish internal processes in advance and reduce risks.
What Is Important to Know About Customs Inspections
A customs inspection is a form of control in which the state revenue authorities compare the information declared during customs clearance with actual data about goods, documents, and operations. A special focus is on post-release control of goods: it is conducted after the goods have been released into circulation and covers documents, accounting, and actual movement of goods.
To ensure smooth interaction with inspectors, participants in foreign economic activity should adhere to basic principles:
- Keep a complete set of documents for each transaction — contracts, invoices, transport and shipping documents, payment confirmations.
- Ensure data comparability between customs declarations, accounting records, and warehouse records.
- Correctly determine classification codes, customs value, and origin of goods.
- Respond promptly to requests and provide requested information within the established deadlines.
What Businesses Should Do
If your activities are related to import or export, it makes sense to consider readiness for a customs inspection as a constant element of work, rather than a reaction to an already scheduled event.
Practical steps:
1. Conduct an internal audit of foreign trade operations and ensure that documents match the declared information.
2. Appoint responsible employees for interaction with the state revenue authorities.
3. Systematize the archive of documents so that any transaction can be quickly reconstructed.
4. Monitor changes in customs regulation of the EAEU and Kazakhstan to timely adjust processes.
5. If necessary, engage customs representatives or specialized consultants.
For employees of the state revenue authorities, such seminars are a way to systematize knowledge, exchange practices, and align inspection approaches to unified standards.
Dates and Format
The seminar was conducted remotely and took place over three days — from September 15 to 17, 2026. The holding of such events is provided for in the annual qualification improvement plan, so specialists should keep an eye on the official announcements of the State Revenues Committee to not miss upcoming training events on customs topics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who organized the seminar? — The remote seminar was conducted by the Training and Methodological Center of the State Revenues Committee of the MF RK in collaboration with the Customs Control Department after the Release of Goods of the Audit Department of the SRC MF RK.
When did the seminar take place? — The event was held from September 15 to 17, 2026, in a remote format.
On what basis was the seminar conducted? — It was organized in accordance with the Plan for Conducting Seminars to Improve the Qualifications of State Revenue Employees, approved by the order of the Chairman of the Committee No. 1395 dated December 26, 2025.
What is post-release control of goods? — This is a form of customs control conducted after the goods have been released into circulation and includes the verification of documents, accounting, and actual movement of goods.
How can businesses prepare for a customs inspection? — It is advisable to systematically organize documents for transactions in advance, ensure the comparability of customs, accounting, and warehouse data, and appoint responsible individuals for interaction with inspectors.