Kazakhstan extends 6-month metal scrap export ban
2026-11-13 11:22:47 [Print]
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Industry and Construction issued Order No. 543, extending its six-month export ban on ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap across all transport modes starting November 1, 2026.
The restriction covers non-ferrous scrap and battery waste under HS codes 7404, 7602, 7802, and 8549, as well as ferrous scrap, charge ingots, used rails, pipes, and rolling stock parts under codes 7204, 7302, 7303, 7304, 7305, 7306, and 8607.
Exemptions allow cross-border road shipments of used rolling stock parts under specific 8607 subheadings for repair and return. Exporters must submit repair contracts to the Industry Committee five working days before border crossing and file work completion acts within five days of re-importation, with the committee notifying customs authorities within three working days.
The restriction covers non-ferrous scrap and battery waste under HS codes 7404, 7602, 7802, and 8549, as well as ferrous scrap, charge ingots, used rails, pipes, and rolling stock parts under codes 7204, 7302, 7303, 7304, 7305, 7306, and 8607.
Exemptions allow cross-border road shipments of used rolling stock parts under specific 8607 subheadings for repair and return. Exporters must submit repair contracts to the Industry Committee five working days before border crossing and file work completion acts within five days of re-importation, with the committee notifying customs authorities within three working days.
