Article 212. Expert

Customs authority official, employee of another organization, who has special knowledge in the field of science, technology, art or craft, appointed in the prescribed manner as an expert, can act as an expert. An employee of another organization shall conduct a customs examination as per instructions issued to an organization by the body that appointed it.

The expert shall participate in the study only to cover issues related to the subject of the customs examination assigned to him and of significance for issuing a conclusion.

During the customs examination the expert shall act independently from the body that assigned the customs examination, parties and other individuals interested in the outcome of the examination.

The expert shall issue a conclusion based on the results of the examination.

Influence on the expert by the body that assigned the customs examination and other state bodies, legal entities and individuals to obtain an opinion in favor of any of the parties or other individuals interested in the outcome of the customs examination shall not be allowed.