Kyrgyzstan Reinstates Six-Month Ban on Recycled Paper and Cardboard Exports

Kyrgyzstan has reimposed a temporary ban on the export of recycled paper and cardboard, a measure set to last for six months. The decision, formalized by a cabinet resolution signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, aims to manage the flow of these recyclable materials.

The restriction applies to goods classified under the Eurasian Economic Union's External Trade Nomenclature code 4707. This category typically includes waste and scrap of paper or paperboard. The ban is designed to prevent the outflow of these materials from the country, potentially to support domestic recycling industries or manage resource availability.

However, the ban does not extend to transit shipments passing through Kyrgyzstan's territory. Additionally, humanitarian aid shipments are also exempt from this restriction. This ensures that essential supplies are not hindered while controlling the export of specific recyclable commodities.

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce is tasked with notifying the World Trade Organization and the Eurasian Economic Commission about the implementation of this ban. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will inform the CIS Executive Committee. Customs and Border Services have been instructed to enhance measures to prevent the illegal export of waste paper and cardboard.

The document will come into effect 10 days after its official publication, providing a grace period for stakeholders to adjust their operations. This move signals Kyrgyzstan's intent to regulate its waste management and recycling sector more closely.