Importing a Korean car to Kazakhstan: customs, timing, costs
Kazakhstan is one of the top destinations for Korean car exports: left-hand drive fits, restrictions are milder, and the price gap on late-model Hyundai, Kia and Genesis remains real.
Here's the full route — from picking a car in Korea to registering it in Kazakhstan — and what the landed price consists of.
What the landed price includes
Rates depend on the car's year and engine, so there is no single number — the K-Axis calculator computes it per car at current KZ rates.
- •The car's price in Korea (plus marketplace/auction fees).
- •Exporter services: inspection, purchase, deregistration, export paperwork.
- •Shipping: carrier or container to the border/port, then to your city.
- •Kazakhstan customs: duty, VAT, excise (large engines), recycling fee and first registration fee.
Timeline
Sourcing and checks: days to two weeks; purchase and paperwork: up to a week; shipping to Kazakhstan: two to four weeks; customs: several days. Budget 1.5–2 months end to end.
Key risks
- •Hidden accidents — closed by the insurance report and inspection protocol BEFORE any deposit (that's our free check).
- •Rolled-back mileage — verified against Korean inspection records.
- •Bad intermediaries — work with an exporter who shows contracts, invoices and video inspection reports.
Check a car for free
Send a listing link — we'll return a history mini-report.
How much is customs clearance to Kazakhstan?+
It depends on the car's year and engine: duty + VAT + excise (if applicable) + recycling and registration fees. The K-Axis calculator computes it at current rates.
How long does delivery take?+
Two to four weeks of shipping plus paperwork; 1.5–2 months for the full cycle.
Buying & delivery — K-Axis
Car sourcing at Korean auctions, customs and genuine parts.