In recent years, more and more Kazakhstanis have been choosing electric vehicles, both for self–purchase and through companies offering turnkey services. It is important to take into account the current rules of customs clearance of such vehicles.

Exemption from import duties and quota for 2025 According to subparagraph 7.1.38 of paragraph 7 of the Decision of the Customs Union Commission of November 27, 2009 No. 130, electric vehicles classified under the code 8703 80 000 2 of the Customs Code of the EAEU are exempt from payment of import customs duties.

By the decision of the EEC, a quota for preferential import of electric vehicles has been established for 2025 – 15,000 units. As of October 14, 2025, the quota has been fully used. Thus, the preferential importation has been completed, and the duty exemption no longer applies. Now electric vehicles are imported on a general basis – with payment of all established customs duties and taxes.

Customs clearance methods for electric vehicles for individuals Individuals can choose one of three registration options, depending on the conditions of importation: 1. Declaration of Goods (DT) – at WTO rates: - customs fee – 6 MCI; - value added tax (VAT) – 12%. Reduced rates apply if an electric vehicle is included in the list of exemptions approved by the Decision of the EEC Council dated October 14, 2015 No. 59 (as amended on October 30, 2020 No. 95). Such vehicles can only be used on the territory of Kazakhstan and are not subject to export to other EAEU states. 2. Declaration of Goods (DT) – according to the Unified Customs Tariff (CTA) of the EAEU: - customs fee – 6 MCI; - import customs duty – 15% of the customs value; - VAT – 12%. 3. Passenger Customs Declaration (PTD). When registering under the PTD, a cumulative customs payment is applied – 27% of the customs value of the vehicle.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1096581?lang=kk