Passenger customs declaration: in what cases is it necessary and how to fill it out

A passenger customs declaration (PCD) is a document submitted by individuals when moving goods, currency, cash equivalents, and other items across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). It allows travelers to provide the customs authorities with declared information regarding transported property and confirm compliance with customs legislation requirements.

When is it necessary to file a passenger customs declaration?

A passenger customs declaration must be submitted in cases specified under EAEU customs legislation. The most common include:

• when importing goods subject to mandatory declaration;
• upon the temporary admission or importation of vehicles for personal use;
• when transporting cash and monetary instruments in cases where statutory regulations mandate declaration;
• when transporting goods that fall under restrictions or require official permits;
• when importing personal goods whose value or weight exceeds established duty-free allowance thresholds

Information indicated in the declaration

The passenger customs declaration shall specify:

- personal data of the declarant;

- information on the route;

- information on goods, vehicle and luggage;

- information on funds (if necessary);

- information on documents confirming the right to move certain categories of goods.

All information must be accurate, and complete. Submitting false or misleading information may incur administrative or other liability.

How to fill out the declaration

The declaration must be completed legibly, without corrections. Declarants must thoroughly describe all items, specifying their quantity, value, and purpose of import. If the primary form lacks sufficient space, official continuation sheets may be used in accordance with established rules

Prior to signing the declaration, it’s advised to verify the accuracy of all entered data.

Liability for non-declaration

Failure to submit a passenger customs declaration when it is mandatory, as well as the provision of false information, may incur administrative liability, the assessment of customs duties, taxes, confiscation of goods, or other enforcement measures provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Eurasian Economic Union.