Article 213. Rights and obligations of an expert

The expert shall have the followings rights:

review materials related to the subject of customs examination;

inspect goods and documents;

request additional materials required for the customs examination as well as for involvement of other experts into the customs examination;

include conclusions not only related to issues that are assigned to an expert, but also on other issues related to the subject of customs examination and relevant to the customs area.

The expert shall have the following obligations:

conduct comprehensive and complete study of the objects of examination, issue a reasoned and objective statement on requested questions within the prescribed period;

be available for further clarifications or updating the statement given by an expert at the request of the customs authority official responsible for an area where the customs offense takes place;

participate in conducting of customs control at a request of a customs authority;

not to disclose information that becomes known in connection with a customs examination;

ensure safety of presented objects of examination.

An expert can have other rights and obligations according to the legislation.