Manufacturers importing a production line
You need delivery aligned with the site, permits and the launch plan.
Business Development Kazakhstan
Import Equipment to Kazakhstan
Equipment at the border is not equipment on the factory floor. Classification, EAEU certification, import duties, the transport plan and customs documents — if one link fails, the equipment waits at the border or in a warehouse. BDK plans these links before shipment and coordinates through to installation.
Audience
Who this is for
Equipment suppliers selling to Kazakhstan customers
You need to know who imports, how the goods are cleared and who is responsible for certification.
Operating companies adding capacity
You are importing new or used equipment and want duties and possible incentives assessed first.
Scope
What's included — and what isn't
Included
- Equipment list review and preliminary classification codes
- Estimate of import charges: duties, import VAT and fees
- EAEU technical regulations check and certification plan
- Assessment of import incentives for investment projects and application preparation
- Importer and contract structure: who imports, who pays, who carries the risk
- Transport options: rail, road, multimodal
- Customs declaration by a licensed customs broker under our coordination
- Delivery to site, installation and commissioning coordination
Not included
- Customs brokerage itself — done by a licensed customs broker
- Guaranteed duty or tax incentives
- Design, manufacture and warranty of the equipment — the supplier's responsibility
Route
Typical route and timing
Timing depends on whether conformity documents are ready, whether classification is disputed, the route and border conditions, and whether an import incentive is requested.
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Equipment list and contract
Models, origin, value, Incoterms and the importer of record.
1–2 weeks
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Classification and charges
Preliminary classification, charge estimate and incentive assessment.
1–3 weeks
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Certification and permits
Applicable technical regulations and conformity documents.
Depends on the product
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Transport
Mode and carrier, insurance and shipping documents.
Depends on the route
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Customs clearance
Declaration by the broker, payment of charges, inspection if selected.
Depends on goods and documents
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Delivery and installation
Delivery to site, installation, commissioning and document archive.
Final stage
Risks
Risks and decision points
Wrong classification
The code sets the duty rate and regulatory requirements. A wrong code can mean extra charges, penalties or goods held at customs.
Certification planned too late
Products subject to EAEU technical regulations can be placed on the market only after the conformity assessment those regulations require.
Incentives are not automatic
Import incentives usually require meeting conditions in advance and a decision by the authorities. The business case should not depend on an incentive that is not yet granted.
The foreign supplier cannot be the declarant
When goods are sold by a foreign supplier, the declarant is normally the EAEU party to the transaction — usually your Kazakhstan company. Decide the importer before signing the supply contract.
Contract and customs out of step
Inconsistent Incoterms, invoices and packing lists are one of the most common causes of clearance delays.
Documents
Documents and information we will need
- Equipment list: models, quantities, origin, value
- Supply contract or commercial offer with Incoterms
- Technical specifications and photos
- Certificates or conformity documents you already have
- Invoice, packing list and transport documents (before shipment)
- Importer company details
Related
Related solutions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What charges apply to imported equipment?
Usually import duty, import VAT and customs fees. Whether they apply and how much depends on the classification code, origin and available incentives. We estimate them from your equipment list before shipment.
Can equipment be imported duty-free?
Some investment projects may qualify for import incentives on technological equipment, subject to statutory conditions and a decision by the authorities. We assess eligibility early so your budget does not rely on an incentive you may not get.
Does the equipment need certification?
It depends on whether it falls under EAEU technical regulations. We confirm the requirements before the supply contract is signed and build certification into the schedule.
Do you clear the goods yourselves?
No. A licensed customs broker files the declaration; we select, coordinate and supervise the broker and remain your single point of contact for the import.
Considering Kazakhstan?
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Last updated: 15.09.2026
This page is general information about doing business in Kazakhstan, not legal or tax advice for your situation. Rules change and apply differently depending on your sector, structure and ownership. Last updated: 15.09.2026. Sources: Customs Code of the Eurasian Economic Union, Articles 83 and 104; Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union, Article 53; State Revenue Committee — taxpayer services. For advice on your specific project, talk to us.
Eligibility for investment incentives and special economic zone regimes is determined by the relevant authorities against statutory criteria. We assess your likely eligibility and prepare the application. We do not guarantee approval.