The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has opened public consultations on draft amendments to Ministerial Order No. 125-NK of March 5, 2026. The original order established rules for allocating quotas among foreign trade participants to import titanium dioxide originating from China without paying anti-dumping duties.
What prompted the regulatory adjustment?
The draft was prepared in accordance with Decision No. 124 adopted by the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission on September 21, 2026. That decision amended Decision No. 96 of October 14, 2025, temporarily waiving the anti-dumping measure on Chinese-origin titanium dioxide imported into the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union.
What are the key proposed changes?
The core proposal amends the text of Order No. 125-NK of March 5, 2026, suspending its validity until August 10, 2027. During this interim period, domestic procedures for allocating duty-free quotas will be put on hold.
What is the timeline for public consultation?
The draft regulatory act is open for public review and feedback on Kazakhstan's Open NPAs portal (legalacts.egov.kz) from November 3 to November 18, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which domestic regulation is slated for suspension?
The measure slates Order No. 125-NK issued on March 5, 2026, by the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, for suspension.
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What EAEU decision serves as the legal basis for the move?
The basis is Decision No. 124 adopted by the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission on September 21, 2026.
Until what date is the suspension planned to last?
Under the published draft, the suspension is scheduled to remain in effect until August 10, 2027.
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Sources
- Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan (gov.kz), 4 November 2026: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1323887?lang=ru
- Open NPAs Portal (legalacts.egov.kz): https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15937649