(1) Basic situation
The Republic of Kazakhstan (referred to as Kazakhstan) is located in Central Asia, is adjacent to Russia in the north, connected to China in the east, and the capital Nur Sudan. The land area is 2.7249 million square kilometers. It is the largest inland country in the world with a population of 19.44 million. According to statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics of Kazakhstan, the GDP of Kazakhstan in 2023 reached US $ 261.338 billion, and the actual GDP annual GDP increased by 5.1%year -on -year, and the per capita GDP reached $ 12,256. According to statistics from Chinese Customs, China -Kazakhstan’s trade volume reached 41.02 billion US dollars in 2023, an increase of about 31.6%year -on -year. 51.5%.
The tenth anniversary of the “Belt and Road” initiative in 2023 is of great significance to China -Kazakhson bilateral trade. In May 2023, President Tocaev visited China and signed 23 important cooperation agreements to promote China -Kazakhstan to continue to exchanges and cooperate in in -depth international transportation, agricultural products, minerals and other aspects. In November 2023, China -Kazakhstan’s visa -free agreement officially took effect, continued to facilitate exchanges between the two sides, and helped the economic dishes and the well -being of the people of the two countries.
(2) Auto market situation
Kazakhstan is a country’s left rudder country, and thousands of cars have about 207 vehicles. Kazakhstan does not have a local car brand. The development of the automotive industry is mainly assembly and components. At the same time, imported cars are also an important part of the Kazakhstan car market. Since 2019, Kazakhstan has continued to grow steadily. In 2022, Kazakhstan car sales of 125,000 units, an increase of 3.1%year -on -year. In 2023, Kazakhstan car sales of 200,000 units, an increase of 60.3%year -on -year, and the size of the automotive market achieved a great breakthrough. In terms of car imports, Kazakhstan imports cars from Uzbekistan, Germany, Japan and Lithuania. In recent years, the influence of Chinese brands in Kazakhstan has continued to rise, and brands such as Chery, JAC, and Changan have ranked among the top ten in the market. In terms of localized assembly, Kazakhstan has built a battles in battles, Astana Automobile Manufacturing Company, and Obis Manufacturing Company. In 2023, Kazakhstan produced more than 148,000 vehicles, an increase of 30%year -on -year, and the level of localization continued to increase.
In terms of new energy vehicles, Kazakhstan strongly supports the development of the new energy vehicle industry. In May 2023, Kazakhstan issued a tax -free policy for imported electric vehicles. Citizens of Kazakhstan purchased an electric vehicle from abroad for personal use, which can be exempted from tariffs and other taxes, effectively promoted the promotion of new energy vehicles. Energy vehicle expansion of the Kazakhstan market provides favorable conditions.
(3) Used car import policies and regulations
- Import policy
Kazakhstan prohibits the import of right rudder vehicles and stipulates that it must not import vehicles with a displacement of more than 3 liters. After joining the WTO, Kazakhstan began to reduce tariffs on imported goods including cars each year. After adjustment in 2020, it did not change. At present, Kazakhstan tariffs are lower than UEFA tariffs.
- Tax policies
Kazakhstan levies tariffs, VAT and scrap tax on imported used cars.
For a 15%tariff for second -hand cars in 0-7 years, a 15%tariff for second -hand cars with a range of 1500ml -3000ml of used cars for more than 7 years, but the tariff fee must not be less than 0.6 euros/ml.
For a first -hand car with a displacement of 1500ml -3000ml of 1500ml, the tariff is levied at 0.5 euros/ml, but the tariff shall not be less than 15%and not more than 18%.
Kazakhstan also charged a 15%tariff on imported electric vehicles, but in May 2023, Kazakhstan issued a imported electric vehicle tax exemption policy. Kazakhstan citizens purchased an electric vehicle from abroad for personal use, which can be exempted from tariffs and other taxes. The value -added tax of Kazakhstan is 12%. Scrap tax is determined based on the age and displacement of imported vehicles.
- The documents required for imports
- Technical passport copy/certificate certificate certificate
- The original vehicle registration certificate
- Commercial/purchasing invoice
- Lift (BOL)
- Original of customs declaration list
- Invoice with vehicle details (VIN number, engine number, production year, model, color and reasonable customs value) invoice
- Promise (Temporary imports for a maximum of 12 months)