Russian owners of Kazakh-assembled cars face millions in fees
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Russian owners of Hyundai Tucson, Kia Cerato and other Kazakh-assembled cars are receiving demands from the Federal Customs Service (FTS) to pay additional recycling fees, with amounts including penalties reaching several million rubles. The vehicles were imported under rules in effect at the time of purchase.
The Fee Demands
The Federal Customs Service has issued retroactive recycling fee demands to owners of Kazakh-assembled cars imported after April 1, 2023, according to Moe-online. The amounts, including penalties, can reach several million rubles per vehicle. Affected models include Hyundai Tucson and Kia Cerato assembled in Kazakhstan.
Legal Basis
The demands stem from a change in customs valuation rules for vehicles from Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states. Owners argue the cars were legally imported under regulations valid at the time. The FTS maintains that the recycling fee calculation was incorrect.
What's Next
Affected owners may challenge the demands in court or seek clarification from the EAEU regulatory bodies. It remains unclear whether the FTS will extend the retroactive claims to other vehicle models or countries.
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Russian owners of Kazakh-assembled cars face millions in fees
