Kazakhstan Used Car Import Policy Explained

Horgos is super hot now, and Kazakhstan has massive demand for used cars. But if you mess up the policies, your goods will get stuck immediately.

Key Rules for Used Car Import to Kazakhstan
1.Only left-hand drive vehicles are allowed; right-hand drive will be rejected directly.
2.SBKTS certification is mandatory (required by the Eurasian Economic Union).
3.Individuals can import only 1 car per year for personal use; commercial use is not permitted.
4.Tariff: 15% + VAT 12%. Newer vehicles have lower taxes.
5.New energy vehicles are duty-free and more cost-effective.
6.Emission standard: Euro 4 or higher.
7.Must use formal export license + customs declaration. Land transport via Horgos is the most efficient.