Kazakhstan 哈萨克斯坦

Central Asia · Left-hand drive (LHD) · Currency KZT

Market Overview

Kazakhstan is a left-hand-drive Central Asian market that imports vehicles under EAEU rules, with most units arriving by rail from China. Age limits have been adjusted in recent years, and EVs currently enjoy duty relief.

Import Regulations

Regulations are high-risk data. Every rule below carries a source and confidence level. Confirm with official customs before trading.

Left-hand drive (LHD) only

Kazakhstan is a left-hand-drive market. Right-hand-drive vehicles are generally not permitted.

Confidence: medium Source: Kazakhstan traffic authorities (public record)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Vehicle age limit (recently adjusted)

Needs review

Kazakhstan applies an age limit to imported used vehicles, which has been adjusted in recent years. Confirm the current limit with official customs before trading.

Confidence: low Source: State Revenue Committee (KGD)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

EAEU technical regulations

Needs review

Imported vehicles must comply with EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union) technical regulations and certification.

Confidence: medium Source: State Revenue Committee (KGD)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

EV duty exemption

Needs review

Kazakhstan has temporarily exempted electric vehicles from customs duty and recycling fee to promote adoption. Confirm current status with official customs before trading.

Confidence: low Source: Kazakhstan authorities (public record)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Vehicle Age Rules

Vehicle age limit (recently adjusted)

Needs review

Kazakhstan applies an age limit to imported used vehicles, which has been adjusted in recent years. Confirm the current limit with official customs before trading.

Confidence: low Source: State Revenue Committee (KGD)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Drive Side

Left-hand drive (LHD)

Left-hand drive (LHD) only

Kazakhstan is a left-hand-drive market. Right-hand-drive vehicles are generally not permitted.

Confidence: medium Source: Kazakhstan traffic authorities (public record)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Import Duties

Rates come from taxrules.json and may change. Confirm with official customs before trading.

Type	Label	Rate	Basis	Source	Source date	Review
Import duty	Import duty (used vehicles)	15%	CIF value	State Revenue Committee (KGD)	—	Review
Import duty	Import duty (electric vehicles, exempt)	0%	CIF value	State Revenue Committee (KGD)	—	Review

VAT & Taxes

Type	Label	Rate	Basis	Source	Source date	Review
VAT	VAT	12%	CIF + duty	State Revenue Committee (KGD)	—	—

Tax data last checked: 2026-10-04

EV Rules

EV duty exemption

Needs review

Kazakhstan has temporarily exempted electric vehicles from customs duty and recycling fee to promote adoption. Confirm current status with official customs before trading.

Confidence: low Source: Kazakhstan authorities (public record)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Read the Kazakhstan EV guide →

Registration

EAEU technical regulations

Needs review

Imported vehicles must comply with EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union) technical regulations and certification.

Confidence: medium Source: State Revenue Committee (KGD)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Ports

Khorgos (霍尔果斯) / Alashankou (阿拉山口) border — Primarily land/rail transit

Shipping From China

Transit times are industry estimates, not guarantees. Actual schedules and rates vary by carrier and season.

Origin port	Destination	Est. days	Method
Lianyungang (连云港)	Khorgos (霍尔果斯) / Alashankou (阿拉山口) border	15–25	Container (rail transit)

Popular Vehicle Types

Tiggo 8 瑞虎8 — SUV
Monjaro (Xingyue L) 星越L — SUV
Haval H6 哈弗H6 — SUV

Chinese Vehicle Brands

BYD 比亚迪
Geely Auto 吉利汽车
Chery 奇瑞
Changan 长安汽车
GAC Motor 广汽传祺
SAIC Motor 上汽集团
Great Wall Motor 长城汽车
Li Auto 理想汽车
NIO 蔚来
XPeng 小鹏汽车

Import Costs

The landed cost is made up of the vehicle price, freight, insurance, import duty, VAT and any excise or inspection fees. For a full breakdown, use the import cost calculator.

Market Considerations

Most vehicles arrive by rail via Khorgos/Alashankou, not by sea.
EAEU technical certification is required.
EVs have temporary customs-duty and recycling-fee relief.

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FAQ

Is Kazakhstan right- or left-hand drive?

Left-hand drive (LHD).

How do cars arrive?

By rail via Khorgos/Alashankou border crossings.

Are there EV incentives?

EVs have had temporary duty and fee relief — confirm current status.