The Verkhovna Rada is currently reviewing draft law No. 11142, which proposes substantial changes to the functioning of Ukraine’s customs system. According to the document, customs clearance of goods must be carried out without any prior arrangements between foreign economic operators and customs officials. The aim is to minimize corruption risks and enhance the transparency of procedures, The Baltimore Chronicle reports, citing a statement from the State Customs Service of Ukraine.
The initiative has the support of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine. Deputy Finance Minister Yuriy Draganchuk stated that the bill is designed to ensure impartial control based solely on data entered into the customs system. These innovations also align with Ukraine’s commitments to the International Monetary Fund.
Implementation of the proposed changes relies on the customs information system, which will assess risks based on pre-uploaded documentation. In the event of detected violations, the system will automatically initiate inspections, thereby eliminating the possibility of subjective human influence.
Draganchuk also noted that this initiative is part of a broader customs reform. Some of the proposed changes have already been introduced in test mode at select checkpoints. The government plans to expand the system across all customs zones in Ukraine once the regulatory framework is finalized.
The reform is not only aimed at reducing corruption risks but also at laying the foundation for full digitalization of customs procedures and integrating Ukraine’s customs service into the global control and data exchange system.
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