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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, CDs, 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 information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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