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Import into and Export from Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan, also known as the Kyrgyz Republic, is a middle-income, landlocked country in Central Asia. With the opportunity to grow within its tech landscape, navigating the hurdles associated with the country poses a significant risk.
Tax
Up to 12%
Duties
Up to 10%
Lead Times
5-6 weeks
Restricted Items
N/A
Best Carrier Option
Courier or Freight Forwarder
Non-Working Days
Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
Prominent Language
Kyrgyz, Russian
Trade Landscape of Kyrgyzstan
The ICT industry in the Kyrgyz Republic is an economic driver for regional development. Its location along the historic Silk Road, a network of trade routes, offers various trade opportunities. Kyrgyzstan is now positioned to benefit from modern initiatives such as China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which aims to increase regional trade.
Kyrgyzstan is also part of the Eurasian Economic Union, a trade agreement that eliminates tariffs and encourages trade between Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia. However, navigating trade in and out of Kyrgyzstan is highly complex; you will need help from an importer of record.
Population
7.3M
Biggest Industry by Export
Gold
Capital City
Bishkek
Biggest Industry by Import
Machinery
Unique Pain Points for Kyrgyz Republic
Unstable Political Environment
Kyrgyzstan has an unstable political environment with constant political challenges. Frequent governmental changes have led to policy uncertainties, including changes in tariffs, which have made foreign investors hesitant to invest in Kyrgyzstan.
Corruption
Corruption remains a challenge in Kyrgyzstan. For tech imports into the country, this has led to unpredictable costs, an increase in unofficial payments, and a rise in expedited clearance. The prevalent corruption also leads to added delays and extra hurdles, slowing down the import process.
Logistics
Kyrgyzstan has a low Logistical Performance Index Score of 2.3. The LPI score takes into consideration multiple factors of logistics, including customs efficiency, infrastructure, and reliability of logistical services. This poor LPI Score reflects the challenges of importing into the Kyrgyz Republic, leading to extra costs and time.
Countries Associated with Kyrgyzstan
Europe
Russia
Asia
Kazakhstan
Specialized Solution for Kyrgyzstan
TecEx provides guidance on the most efficient way to import and export tech gear into over 200 destinations. We are continuously informed on Kyrgyzstan’s evolving trade regulations to ensure you are always up to date with the latest developments in its dynamic trade landscape. As your trusted Importer of Record, we take on the responsibility of your shipments, and with our Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), we transfer all risks onto us.
Our experts will assist you in navigating all the hurdles associated with importing into Kyrgyzstan. We will ensure all documents needed for Kyrgyzstan have been gathered accordingly, ensuring that goods pass through customs the first time around.
Specific Compliance Regulations for the Kyrgyz Republic
Declaration of Conformity
A Declaration of Conformity is needed for imports and exports from the Kyrgyz Republic. Kyrgyzstan is stringent regarding goods coming into the country, which need to meet the country’s regulatory requirements. It is important to ensure the accuracy of this document to avoid stuck shipments. We will take care of the Declaration of Conformity, along with all the other documents required to get goods through customs, such as a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Certificate of Origin.
Landlocked
Kyrgyzstan is landlocked; therefore, no trade can enter the country via seaports; rather, it must go through neighboring countries such as China. Navigating this is time-consuming and complex due to the differences in regulations and documents that may be required. TecEx will take care of the entire process, gathering all necessary documents and utilising the TecEx Warehousing Solution where necessary.
Unlock Trade Opportunities to Kyrgyzstan
Contact one of our trade experts to get your goods in and out of Kyrgyzstan. We take care of the entire process for you.
