Cars from Korea to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is one of the most cost-effective destinations for Korean cars in the CIS. The border with Russia lets the country serve as a hub for onward distribution, the reduced recycling fee makes the same car 5–15% cheaper than in Russia, and the cultural and linguistic closeness turns paperwork into a routine. We deliver to Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Karaganda and other major cities.
Door-to-door route
Purchase and paperwork in Korea
Sourcing at auction or from a dealer, transfer to our yard in Ansan, export certificate.
Loading at the port of Busan
We book a RoRo sailing. The route is usually via Vladivostok (shorter and cheaper) or directly to Aktau/Kuryk via Russian transit.
Sea freight and entry into Russia
Busan → Vladivostok (1–3 days), then rail across Russia to the border point with Kazakhstan. An alternative is entry via the Caspian through Novorossiysk.
Customs clearance in Kazakhstan
Customs clearance in Almaty or Astana. The recycling fee is significantly lower than in Russia, and the duty rate is often more favourable.
Delivery within Kazakhstan
Car carrier or under its own power to Almaty / Astana / Shymkent / Karaganda via partner carriers — timing is approximate. Handover at a point convenient for the client.
Route highlights
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The recycling fee in Kazakhstan is one of the lowest in the EAEU: for most cars 1–3 years old it's around 92,000 tenge, versus 970,000 rubles in Russia.
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Customs duty and VAT rates often work out more favourable than Russian ones, especially for 2022–2024 cars.
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The border with Russia is transparent for private individuals: if needed, the car is easily moved on to Russia (with the appropriate paperwork).
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Almaty is Central Asia's largest service hub for Korean and German brands: dealers, parts, consumables.
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A Russian- and Kazakh-speaking audience and simple legal handling: a contract-based deal, SWIFT payment, notary support.
Frequently asked
A 2023 Hyundai Palisade turnkey in Almaty — from $34,000–$40,000. A Kia K8 — from $26,000–$32,000. A Genesis GV80 — from $55,000–$65,000. On most models the saving versus Moscow is 5–15%, thanks to the reduced recycling fee and more favourable customs.
For private individuals, on cars with a 1.5–3.0 L engine under 3 years old — around 92,000 tenge (~$200). For older cars and larger engines the fee is proportionally higher, but still well below the Russian one. This is the key saving factor.
Yes, within the EAEU. A car cleared in Kazakhstan can be brought into Russia by a private individual for personal use, subject to EAEU rules. Commercial use or onward resale in Russia requires a separate procedure. We advise on these nuances case by case.
Usually in Almaty (Zhetysu, Dostyk, or at a partner in the Almaly district) or in Astana (Yesil, Saryarka). If needed — Shymkent or Karaganda. We deliver by car carrier to the place agreed with the client.
The full package: the customs declaration (TD), certificate of conformity, vehicle passport (after registration at SpetsTSON), the sale contract, invoice, BL (bill of lading) and the export certificate from Korea. After processing — a Kazakh vehicle passport and registration plates.
On average around 25–40 days. The fastest deals — about 22 days (if a ship departs right away and customs doesn't hold things up). The longest — around 45 days when extra certification is needed (for example, for electric cars or rare trims).
Full package: sales contract, certified export certificate, invoice, BL (bill of lading), inspection report with photos, service history from the Korean dealer system. All documents are delivered electronically within 24 hours of payment.
Yes. We provide a detailed photo report (40–60 photos), a video walk-around with engine start and systems check, plus a live video call with our manager directly from the lot. On request — independent inspection from a partner service in Korea.
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