Goods for personal use are items intended for personal, family, or household needs and are not related to business activities. When determining the purpose of imported goods, customs authorities consider their nature, quantity, frequency of cross-border movement, and the information provided by the individual.
Goods for personal use imported by individuals into the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union are regulated by Decision No. 107 of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission dated December 20, 2017, as well as Order No. 250 of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 31, 2015.
According to the current legislation, individuals may import goods for personal use by air transport free of customs duties and taxes if their value does not exceed EUR 10,000 and their weight does not exceed 50 kg. When goods are imported by other means of transport or carried across the border on foot, the duty-free allowance is limited to a value of EUR 500 and a weight of 25 kg. If these limits are exceeded, customs duties are charged at 30% of the value exceeding the allowance, but not less than EUR 4 per kilogram of excess weight.
Goods for personal use sent through international postal shipments may be imported duty-free if their value does not exceed EUR 200 and their weight does not exceed 31 kg. If these limits are exceeded, a combined customs payment is charged at 15% of the excess value, but not less than EUR 2 per kilogram of excess weight.
In other words, when importing goods into Kazakhstan, it is important to comply with the established limits on value, weight, and quantity, and to be prepared to confirm that the goods are intended exclusively for personal use. Otherwise, such goods may be recognized as goods intended for commercial activities and processed under general customs procedures.
A Passenger Customs Declaration is used for the customs clearance of goods for personal use. Its registration and acceptance by customs authorities are carried out free of charge.
Customs Administration Department of the State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan Region