Kazakhstan was among the top destinations for Korean used cars in January–October 2025 ($664 million, according to the Korea Times).
Import costs in 2026
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Duty — petrol, up to 7 years | 15% |
| Duty — petrol, over 7 years | 15%, at least €0.6/cc (under 1.5 L or over 3.0 L) or €0.5/cc (1.5–3.0 L) |
| Duty — diesel | 15% (over 7 years: at least €0.6/cc) |
| Electric cars and series hybrids (EREV) | 0% duty |
| VAT | 16% |
| Customs processing fee | 6 MRP (25,950 tenge in 2026) |
| Excise | Engines over 3,000 cc: 100 tenge per cc; cars valued at 18,000 MRP or more: 10% |
Recycling fee and first-registration fees are paid separately after customs. Keeping the car under 7 years old avoids the minimum per-cc duty.
2021 Hyundai The New Santa Fe Diesel 2.2 2WD Premium
104,800 Km · First registered: 2021-05-31
Accident history: No · Panels repaired/replaced: 4 · Insurance claims (own): None recorded
Listed at: $11,572 — View car & photos →
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (DN8) Premium Plus
103,856 Km · First registered: 2021-12-13
Accident history: No · Panels repaired/replaced: 0 · Insurance claims (own): None recorded
Listed at: $13,172 — View car & photos →
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on a used car in Kazakhstan?
15% for cars up to 7 years old; above 7 years there is a minimum per cc (€0.5–0.6). VAT is 16%.
Are hybrids cheaper to import into Kazakhstan?
Electric cars and series hybrids (EREV) have 0% duty. Regular hybrids follow the normal rules.