Used Household Goods and Personal Effects
Documents Required
- Copy of passport
- Copy of visa
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
- Packing list
- Valued inventory in English or Russian
- Letter of employment
- Letter to Customs committee
- Photographs of each cultural item imported (2 copies each item)
- Copy of diplomatic card (diplomats)
Specific Information
- All non-diplomatic shipments are subject to payment of 0.15% for Customs fees based on the costs, insurance, and freight (CIF) value of the shipment and USD 0.15 per kg for Customs duties on air and surface shipments.
- Consumables are prohibited for temporary importation but can be imported for permanent regime.
- Returning citizens must pay full duties and taxes.
Motor Vehicles
Documents Required
- Copy of passport
- Copy of visa
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
- Original technical passport with de-registration mark
- Pro-forma invoice
- Letter of employment
- Letter to Customs committee
- Copy of diplomatic card (diplomats)
Specific Information
- Temporary importation is subject to Customs duties of 3% value added tax (VAT) and a 0.15% Customs fee per month.
- The sale of temporary imported vehicles is allowed only after the full payment of Customs duty and VAT.
- Permanent importation is subject to duties and taxes per Customs tariff (foreigners permanently importing car into Kyrgyzstan).
- All non-diplomatic air freight shipments over 50kg are liable to import tax of 4 Euro / kg.
Pets
Documents Required
- Certification of vaccination
- Veterinary health certificate
Specific Information
- Veterinary health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival.
Restricted/Dutiable Items
- Wine and spirits (1 L)
- Foodstuff
Prohibited Items
- Weapons of any kind
- Pornography
- Narcotics
- Toxic and radioactive materials
Consignment Instructions
Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.