Instruction on the weighing and sampling of ore and mineral loads

1. This instruction applies to every load of ore, concentrate or other mineral declared for export at the northern crossings, at the Nurzhan rail border station and at the Talas Customs Clearance Terminal.

2. Every such load is weighed on the scales of the post. A difference of more than 2% from the weight in the declaration is recorded in the inspection report.

3. From each load not fewer than three samples are taken in the presence of the driver or the declarant, sealed and numbered. One sample is handed to the declarant.

4. The samples are examined by a laboratory designated by the Director. The result is entered in the declaration within three working days. While the result is awaited the load is held in a bonded yard.

5. A load is released only with the papers of a licensed works corresponding to the mineral found. A load declared as one mineral and found to be another is seized in accordance with the Customs Code, and the materials are passed to the Anti-Smuggling Department.

6. The heads of the posts and the Terminal Administration keep a log of weighing and sampling, which is checked monthly by the Anti-Smuggling Department.