In recent years, more and more Kazakhstanis have chosen electric vehicles - both for self-purchase and with the help of companies offering a turnkey service.

       At the same time, it is important to take into account the current rules for customs clearance of such vehicles.

       According to subparagraph 7.1.38 of paragraph 7 of Decision of the Commission of the Customs Union of November 27, 2009 No. 130, electric vehicles classified by the code 8703 80,000 2 TN VED of the EAEU are exempted from paying import customs duty.

       In 2025, the same decision established a quota for the preferential import of electric vehicles - 15,000 units.

       As of October 14, 2025, the quota is fully used.

       Thus, the volume of preferential import of electric vehicles established for Kazakhstan has been exhausted.

       This means that the import duty exemption no longer applies.

       Now the import of electric vehicles is carried out on a common basis - with the payment of all established customs duties and taxes.

Individuals when importing an electric car can choose one of three customs clearance methods:

        Declaration of Goods (DT). Option 1 - at the rates acting within the framework of Kazakhstan's obligations to the WTO:

• customs fee - 6 MCI;
• value added tax (VAT) - 12%.

Reduced rates apply if the electric car is included in the list of exemptions approved by Decision of the EEC Council of October 14, 2015 No. 59 (as amended on October 30, 2020 No. 95).

      Such cars can be sold only on the territory of Kazakhstan and are not subject to export to other EAEU states.

 Option 2 - under the Unified Customs Tariff (ETT) of the EAEU:

• customs fee - 6 MCI;
• import customs duty - 15% of the customs value;
• VAT - 12%.

      Passenger customs declaration (PPD). Option 3 - When registering under the PTD, the total customs payment is applied - 27% of the customs value of the vehicle.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1094800?lang=kk