Kazakhstan

Trading Across Borders in

Kazakhstan

Listed below is a detailed summary of the procedural requirements for exporting and importing a standardized cargo of goods. Documents associated with every official procedure are counted—from the contractual agreement between the 2 parties to the delivery of goods—along with the time necessary for completion.

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Export Procedures Duration (days) US$ Cost
Documents preparation 21 330
Customs clearance and technical control 18 200
Ports and terminal handling 11 250
Inland transportation and handling 26 2,350
Totals 76 3,130
Import Procedures Duration (days) US$ Cost
Documents preparation 21 310
Customs clearance and technical control 14 250
Ports and terminal handling 4 380
Inland transportation and handling 23 2,350
Totals 62 3,290
Export documents
Bill of lading
Certificate of conformity
Certificate of Origin
Commercial invoice
Customs export declaration
Inspection report
Packing list
Railway bill (Transport document)
Terminal handling receipts
Import documents
Bill of lading
Cargo release order
Certificate of conformity
Certificate of origin
Commercial invoice
Customs import declaration
Inspection report
Packing list
Railway bill (Transport document)
Technical standard certificate
Terminal handling receipts
Transit document