Astrakhan customs officers stopped the illegal import of children’s electric cars from Kyrgyzstan

Astrakhan customs officers stopped the illegal import of children’s electric cars from Kyrgyzstan

Published: January 9, 2024 11:54 AM

A batch of children’s electric cars without documents was found by a mobile group of Astrakhan customs in a truck arriving from Kirgizia.

According to the bill of lading, the truck was carrying 22 tons of assembled cargo – toys, office furniture and auto parts. However, inspectors found 315 Chinese-made electric cars in the cargo hold

It was established that the goods were imported into Russia without paying customs duties and taxes. Their approximate market value exceeds 10 million rubles

The cars were seized. Astrakhan Customs initiated a case on administrative offense under Article 16.21 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation (transportation of goods illegally transported across the customs border).

Astrakhan Customs initiated a case on administrative offense under Article 16.21 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation (transportation of goods illegally transported across the customs border)