The vast steppes of Kazakhstan were once home to nomadic expert equestrians - a skill displayed to this day by Kazakhs for special events. The ancient Kazakhs traded along the fabled Silk Roads, and over the centuries were invaded by Persians, Turks, and Mongols.
But today, Kazakhs run their own affairs from towns and cities and enjoy a more stable and secure lifestyle. They not only have the largest country in Central Asia, but they also have its strongest economy as a result of oil, gas, and mineral riches.
The Kazakh government's Digital Kazakhstan initiative has driven rapid growth in e-commerce activity. Similar to Canada, Kazakhstan is perfectly suited for mail-order businesses - it is large and sparsely populated - and e-commerce revenue continues growing at impressive double-digit rates year over year!
Shipping Rates
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Kazakhstan
through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Kazakhstan. In case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking
information to Kazakhstan
Disclaimer
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this
page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Kazakhstan before shipping any
goods.
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Feb 21, 2026
8:49 am
Pavlodar, PA, KZ
Delivered
Feb 20, 2026
7:18 am
Taraz, TA, KZ
In transit
Feb 19, 2026
9:03 pm
Shymkent, SH, KZ
International Clearance
Feb 19, 2026
8:14 am
Almaty, AL, KZ
In transit
Feb 19, 2026
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
Feb 18, 2026
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
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Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will
require different paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting
statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
Kazakhstan does not recognise gift shipments as a category of
shipments; therefore, all shipments of this sort will incur taxes and
duty regardless of their value.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
There are no exemptions for gift shipments to an individual in
Kazakhstan from an individual in Canada.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
Gift shipments to a business in Kazakhstan from a business in Canada
will incur duty and taxes no matter their value.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
Gifts sent to an individual care of his or her business address in
Kazakhstan will be levied taxes and duty regardless of the value of
the gift.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the
commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time (see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one
individually.
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Equipment shipped to Kazakhstan for repairs will be exempt from VAT on
the service charges and the cost of replacement parts.
Items Under Warranty
No GST will be charged for equipment and items under warranty that are
repaired in Kazakhstan and returned to Canada.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
GST will be charged if an item is sent to Kazakhstan for repairs and
is no longer under warranty. GST will be applied to the value of the
repair work plus any parts added for the repair, and on any duties
charged.
Sending Product for Repair to Kazakhstan
When you send equipment for repair to Kazakhstan, VAT will not be
charged for the repair nor on any parts replaced during the service.
Returning Repaired Product to Kazakhstan
Equipment repaired in Canada will be exempt from GST when returned to
Kazakhstan providing the work was done under warranty.
If the repairs were not done under a warranty, then GST will be
charged on the service charges plus any parts used to complete the
repair.
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General
Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under
the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the
item was first exported to Kazakhstan or exported to Canada (depending on
which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Goods shipped to Kazakhstan from Canada as temporary imports are
exempt from duty and taxes if:
They stay no longer than 2 years in the country
They are unchanged aside from normal wear-and-tear
Goods often shipped as temporary imports include:
Products for display at exhibitions and trade fairs
Commercial samples
Equipment to be used to test goods or in experiments
Qualifying for Duty & Tax Free Temporary Import
In order to import your goods duty and tax free into Kazakhstan, you
can pick from 1 of the 2 Temporary Import Methods listed below.
Each option has its pros and cons. Regardless, each of the following
methods requires you to complete a commercial invoice. More details
are shown in the table.
Option #
Temporary Import Method
Risk of paying
1
Commercial Invoice Only (no other documentation is provided)
High - if broker cannot clear goods temporarily
2
Commercial Invoice + ATA Carnet
Very Low
1. Complete a Commercial Invoice (CI) only
This is the simplest and quickest option. See example.
NOTE:You should be aware that shipping using this
method doesn't guarantee that your items will be imported duty/tax
free. Not all brokers will clear goods as temporary imports (i.e.
UPS, Fedex, DHL) nor is it a guarantee that customs won't charge any
duties and taxes.
2. Commercial Invoice (CI) + an ATA Carnet
Completing an ATA Carnet is great option for items that frequently travel
in and out of the country. It's also great because once you have an ATA
Carnet, it is accepted by 176 countries worldwide making the application
process a one-time thing.
In addition to declaring your commercial invoice as a temporary
import, you can get an ATA Carnet for the items that are of
temporary nature.
ATA Carnets are beyond the scope of the article however, you can
find more information here: http://www.chamber.ca/carnet/
NOTE:It is highly recommended to get an ATA Carnet
for items that frequently travel in and out of the country and
especially so when it is valued over $2,500 USD
In addition to choosing option 1 or 2, the following conditions must
also be met in order to qualify for a duty and VAT free exemption:
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e., they undergo
no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than 2 years in Kazakhstan
NOTE:
If the above conditions are not followed, duties and taxes will be
charged as though the goods have been imported permanently
Your Customs broker can clear goods of a temporary nature (FedEx,
UPS, DHL, etc. typically cannot clear goods of
a temporary nature)
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written
in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods. (see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no
repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received
within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2027
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
Shipments of sold goods to Kazakhstani citizens are limited to a value
of €200 (about $300 CAD) and a weight of 31 kg.
Canadian businesses that sell goods to Kazakhstan are legally required
to use a licenced customs broker in order to file customs
declarations.
Occasional Shipper
If you occasionally ship sold goods to Kazakhstani citizens from
Canada, they are allowed a duty-free shipment of no more than
€200 (about $300 CAD) provided the parcel weighs a maximum of 31
kg.
Regular Shipper
If you regularly ship sold goods to Kazakhstan from Canada, be aware
that you must do business with a licenced customs broker or other
legally recognised Kazakhstani business or entrepreneur registered
with the Kazakh government.
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This
process alone can be confusing and time-consuming. So we’ve narrowed
down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of
being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.).
Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's
destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the
commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels). These
are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document
pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the
system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled
good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a
controlled good and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US
Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Kazakhstan. A COO
proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in
Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Kazakhstan, it will
incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters
of credit for the goods. Otherwise, it is generally your choice
whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you
can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process
and ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties
and taxes.
Duties and taxes on imports to Kazakhstan are calculated using the sum
of the customs value plus insurance charges plus freight fees. This is
known as the CIF value of a shipment.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
By calculating the CIF value of a shipment, you will be able to predict
the duty and taxes owed by the recipient in Kazakhstan.
Thresholds
The threshold value of a shipment to a private individual in
Kazakhstan is €200 (about $300 CAD). Below this value, and if
the parcel weighs 31 kg or less, then no duty or taxes are incurred.
For shipments valued over €200, the customs duties will be the
greater of:
15% of the amount over €200; OR
€2 per kilogram of the parcel's total weight
NOTE: Alcoholic beverages, perfumes, and eau
de toilette are always subject to VAT, duties, and excise taxes.
Currency
Tenge (KZT)
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
€200 (about $300 CAD) & max parcel weight of 31 kg
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
12%
Tax Exemption (De minimis Value)
€200 (about $300 CAD) & max parcel weight of 31 kg
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
Duties on Imports
Excise Taxes
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products incur excise taxes.
You can purchase insurance
through Secureship, and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting
your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared
insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment, our
system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or
damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is
insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable,
if it doesn't meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased
through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Kazakhstan from Canada can take between 3-5 business days
through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform. More
economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2
months to complete the delivery.
