The Treasurer’s Guide to Trade Finance

(Martin Jones) #1

Kazakhstan


Tariffs/Taxes


Imports


ƒ Most imported goods are subject to VAT of
12 percent and customs duties, although
there are exceptions.


ƒ Import excise taxes are also applicable for
certain goods.


ƒ Some goods may also incur anti-dumping,
protection and compensatory duties.


Exports


ƒ Customs duties for exports are applied to
goods such as petroleum products, scrap
metal and waste, aluminium products, skins
and hairs of domestic animals, and railway
and rolling stock.


Financing requirements for imports/
exports
ƒ There are no financing requirements for
imports or exports.

Prohibited items
Imports
ƒ Imports that are prohibited in accordance
with international regulations, and items
deemed a threat to fauna and flora and
national security.
ƒ Military equipment, liquor, tobacco, precious
metals and stones.
Exports
ƒ Exports that are prohibited in accordance
with international regulations.
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