KAZAKHSTAN
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
The following list of documents are
needed for importation:
- Way Bill of Lading
- Packing List
- Copy of the passport
- Copy of the valid visa
- Valued inventory in English or
Russian *
- Power of attorney document
- Confirmation of employment in
Kazakhstan
*NOTE: The valued inventory is purely
for customs duty purposes and does not need to correlate with the values
declared for insurance purposes.
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- The consignee should be present at
the destination and should have a valid visa.
- The consignee should be employed with
a registered company.
- Temporary import of HHG and personal
effects in Kazakhstan is duty and taxes free. This is valid for one year and
can be renewed every year until the time the expatriate has finished his stay
and is ready to re-export the shipment.
- Permanent import of HHG and personal
effects is subject to customs duties and taxes. Additionally, a V.A.T. of 20%
is charged on the import.
- Only a limited amount of foodstuff,
new items, and electronics are allowed duty free.
LIQUOR
The allowance limit for duty free import
of wine and spirits for personal consumption is two liters per person. All
excess is subject to the following:
- Excise duty of $1.00 / liter
- Customs duty of up to 30% of
value
- V.A.T. of 20% of value
- Customs procedures duty of .2% of
value
PROHIBITED GOODS
Some prohibited goods include, but are
not limited to:
- Weapons of all kinds
- Pornography
- Narcotics
- Exportation of antiques (carpets,
paintings, books, or other items of cultural and/or historic value.)
MOTOR VEHICLES
Cars can be imported duty and
tax-free on a temporary basis. Yearly fee must be paid on such imports and
sale of the temporary car is not allowed. Permanent import is subject to the
tax and duties as per customs tariff.
PETS
The following documents are
necessary:
- Vaccination Certificate
- Veterinary Certificate
GENERAL COMMENTS
- Mark very clearly on the waybills,
"USED HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS."
- Packing list should be in English or
Russian.
- Items such as books, CD�s, and audio
or videotapes should not be mentioned on the packing list. If it is necessary
to include these items, make sure to list the author, year of publication, and
the topic of each item separately.
- A separate list describing the values
of high tech equipment, works of art, antique carpet, silver, and musical
instruments should be included to avoid any problems when re-exporting at a
later date.
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of
customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination
and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, cannot be held
liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from
non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or
consulate.