🇰🇬 Import Customs & Duties: Kyrgyzstan
Quick Facts
Duty-free threshold
$200
Packages under $200, duty free
VAT / Sales Tax
12%
CIF value + duty. Basic food items and medications at reduced rates or exempt.
Clearance Time
2-7 days
typical processing
Note: EAEU member. €200 duty-free threshold per parcel
Duty Rates by Category
| Category | Duty Rate | HS Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-10% | 85 |
| Clothing | 10-20% | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 10-15% | 64 |
| Food & Beverages | 0-15% | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-5% | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 5-15% | 33 |
| Books | 0% | 49 |
| Toys & Games | 5-15% | 95 |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on the HS code of your item.
Import Duty Calculator
Below de minimis threshold, no duty!: $200 USD
Customs Clearance Process
State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic manages customs. EAEU member since 2015, applies EAEU Common External Tariff. Electronic declarations through national customs system. Manas airport (Bishkek) and Irkeshtam/Torugart border crossings with China are main entry points.
What to Actually Expect
EAEU membership provides unified customs rules with Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia. Improving but can be bureaucratic. Corruption still reported at border crossings. Land-locked country, most goods transit through Kazakhstan or China. Express couriers work in Bishkek but limited outside the capital.
Required Documents
Commercial Invoice
Item description, quantity, value, sender and receiver details
Packing List
Detailed description of contents in each package
Customs Declaration (CN22/CN23)
Required for postal shipments
Air Waybill (AWB)
Generated by the carrier when booking the shipment
Certificate of Origin
May be required for reduced duties (FTA/preferential rates)
Export/Import License
For restricted goods (electronics, medicines, chemicals)
Import License Requirements
Required for: alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, dual-use goods, weapons. EAEU technical regulations apply. Dordoi Bazaar in Bishkek is a major re-export hub for Chinese goods to Central Asia.
Certificate of Origin
Issued by Kyrgyz Chamber of Commerce and Industry. CT-1 form for CIS/EAEU preferential trade. EAEU goods circulate freely without additional duties.
Learn more →Prohibited & Restricted Items
Prohibited
- xNarcotics and illegal drugs
- xExplosives and flammable materials
- xWeapons and ammunition
- xCounterfeit goods
- xCounterfeit currency and documents
Restricted (permit required)
- !Medicines and pharmaceuticals
- !Food and beverages
- !Plants and seeds
- !Electronics (lithium batteries)
- !Perfumes and cosmetics (volume limits)
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Duty & Tax Estimate
Estimated import charges when shipping goods to Kyrgyzstan:
| Goods Value | Duty | VAT/Tax | Total Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $0 | $0 | Free |
| $100 | $0 | $0 | Free |
| $200 | $0 | $0 | Free |
| $500 | $45 | $65 | $110 |
| $1000 | $120 | $134 | $254 |
Estimates only. Actual duties depend on product category and HS code.
Popular routes to Kyrgyzstan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duty-free threshold for Kyrgyzstan?
The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Kyrgyzstan is $200. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Kyrgyzstan?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Kyrgyzstan is 12%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Basic food items and medications at reduced rates or exempt.
How long does customs clearance take in Kyrgyzstan?
Typical customs clearance in Kyrgyzstan takes 2-7 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Kyrgyzstan?
To import into Kyrgyzstan, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.