Armenian CCI discusses transit of Armenian excisable products to Russia
20.03.2008,
19:30
Armenian exporters and representatives of the RF Customs Service discussed problems of transit of Armenian excisable products to Russia.
YEREVAN, March 20. /ARKA/. Armenian exporters and representatives of the RF Customs Service discussed problems of transit of Armenian excisable products to Russia.
Vice-Chief of the RA Customs Committee Gagik Khachatryan pointed out that, at their meeting with the two countries’ Prime Ministers several months ago, Armenian exporters raised the problem of export of excisable products, particularly alcoholic beverages, through the port of Caucasus.
Khachatryan pointed out that a delegation of the RF Customs Service came to Armenia to discuss the problem and find a solution.
During the discussion, Grigor Ghazaryan, representative of the Yerevan Brandy Company, said that the port of Caucasus is currently unable to serve alcoholic products for further transit to Russia, one of the points in its working schedule being an obstacle.
“Products are currently supplied through the port of Novorossiysk, which slows down the entire process because of low capacity of the ferry service. The authorization of the customs station of the port of Caucasus to serve excisable alcoholic products would facilitate the transportation of products to Russia and reduce the possibility of counterfeits being supplied to Russia,” Ghazaryan said.
Vice-Chief of the RF Federal Customs Service Leonid Shornikov pointed out that necessary instructions will be issued for the port of Caucasus to be able to serve excisable products.
“I do not think that there will be a delay,” Shornikov said.
Armenian exporters also pointed out cargo accompaniment problems. Shornikov pointed out that necessary measures are being taken.
During RF Prime Minister Victor Zubkov’s visit to Armenia on February 6, 2008, the two countries’ customs services were instructed to reveal illegal supply of excisable alcoholic beverages, mainly brandy.
The Russian delegation came to Armenia to establish efficient cooperation. The sides are to sign a protocol on the results of discussions. The protocol envisages the organization of more efficient control over the transportation of excisable products, mainly alcoholic beverages. –0--
Vice-Chief of the RA Customs Committee Gagik Khachatryan pointed out that, at their meeting with the two countries’ Prime Ministers several months ago, Armenian exporters raised the problem of export of excisable products, particularly alcoholic beverages, through the port of Caucasus.
Khachatryan pointed out that a delegation of the RF Customs Service came to Armenia to discuss the problem and find a solution.
During the discussion, Grigor Ghazaryan, representative of the Yerevan Brandy Company, said that the port of Caucasus is currently unable to serve alcoholic products for further transit to Russia, one of the points in its working schedule being an obstacle.
“Products are currently supplied through the port of Novorossiysk, which slows down the entire process because of low capacity of the ferry service. The authorization of the customs station of the port of Caucasus to serve excisable alcoholic products would facilitate the transportation of products to Russia and reduce the possibility of counterfeits being supplied to Russia,” Ghazaryan said.
Vice-Chief of the RF Federal Customs Service Leonid Shornikov pointed out that necessary instructions will be issued for the port of Caucasus to be able to serve excisable products.
“I do not think that there will be a delay,” Shornikov said.
Armenian exporters also pointed out cargo accompaniment problems. Shornikov pointed out that necessary measures are being taken.
During RF Prime Minister Victor Zubkov’s visit to Armenia on February 6, 2008, the two countries’ customs services were instructed to reveal illegal supply of excisable alcoholic beverages, mainly brandy.
The Russian delegation came to Armenia to establish efficient cooperation. The sides are to sign a protocol on the results of discussions. The protocol envisages the organization of more efficient control over the transportation of excisable products, mainly alcoholic beverages. –0--
