| Armenian Customs Service Հայաստանի մաքսային ծառայություն | |
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| Formed | January 4, 1992; 33 years ago (1992-01-04) |
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| Operations jurisdiction | Armenia |
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| Headquarters | Yerevan |
TheArmenian Customs Service (Armenian:Հայաստանի մաքսային ծառայություն) is a subsidiary department of theState Revenue Committee responsible forcustoms services on behalf of theArmenian government, headquartered inYerevan.[1][2]
The Armenian Customs Service is the authoritative body which regulates customs services inArmenia, ensures compliance of Armenia's international trade and customs agreements, and is responsible for the collection ofcustoms payments andtariffs for foreigntrade. The department was established on 4 January 1992 and ensures that customs regulations are followed for incoming trade andgoods to Armenia.[3][4] Department staff are also responsible to ensure thatcontraband items which are prohibited for entry are monitored at all checkpoints.[5] Between 2018 and 2020, the Armenian Customs Service was nominated to represent the Audit Committee of theWorld Customs Organization, representing the European region alongside theTax and Customs Administration of the Netherlands.[6]
The Armenian Customs Service maintains bilateral customs agreements with the following countries: Austria, Argentina, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Egypt, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates.[7] In 2013, the department held training events withU.S. Customs and Border Protection delegates, with the goal to modernize customs services and improve inspection quality. A similar event was held in 2014.[8] In 2017, representatives from the department held cooperation talks with theFederal Customs Service of Russia.[9] In 2021, the Armenian Customs Service launched a twinning partnership jointly with theFinnish Customs andLithuanian customs services.
Within the framework of theEuropean Neighbourhood Policy, Armenia and theEuropean Union have agreements to deepen and expand Armenia-EU relations. TheArmenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement was ratified in March 2021, which facilitates and enhances EU-Armenian trade relations, including harmonizing Armenian customs regulations to EU standards.[10]
Armenia is a member of theEurasian Economic Union, which maintains a customs union and free trade zone among five countries inEurasia. Similarly, Armenia is a member of theCommonwealth of Independent States, which maintains its own customs legislations and rules among all members.[11] Armenia is also a full member of theWorld Customs Organization and theWorld Trade Organization.
In addition, Armenia has signed several customs and trade regulatory treaties, including the:[12][13]
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