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01.11.2023

Eldar Alisherov: “Integration processes in the EAEU customs regulation have entered a new, digital phase”

Integration processes in the Eurasian Economic Union's customs regulation have entered a new phase, encompassing information systems and digital technologies. This was stated by Eldar Alisherov, Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, at the International Customs Forum held on October 31 in Moscow.

"The current year is held under the chairmanship of Russia in the EAEU governing bodies, and in his address to the Heads of the Member States, Vladimir Putin, Chairman of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council and President of Russia, named the improvement of customs work in the Union among the strategic guidelines," Eldar Alisherov noted. "In particular, this entails the unification of customs procedures using a risk management system at the EAEU external borders and formation of a new transport and logistics infrastructure that corresponds to modern economic realities. The Commission works at it jointly with Union countries using digital technologies, including the application of artificial intelligence. This is definitely a new stage in developing the customs sector." 

The EEC Minister emphasized that the Commission and the Member States were building the Union's common digital space, including in the customs sphere, by integrating processes, means of digital interaction and information resources. This work is carried out in the national interest and along with that contributes to the successful development of the Eurasian integration. 

According to him, in light of the digital transformation of global economic processes, many customs procedures in the EAEU have already been transferred and continue to be "transferred on a modern digital footing". Here it is appropriate to mention electronic customs declaration, automatic registration of customs declarations, automatic release and reduction of the time for release of goods to 4 hours, improvement of the authorized economic operator concept and many other things. In fact, these are key factors in developing customs processes and ensuring safe and efficient trade not only within the Union but also between the Member States and third countries.