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Kyrgyzstan Import Restrictions

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In order to enter Kyrgyzstan, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Kyrgyzstan government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items are prohibited from entering the Kyrgyzstan, and which items need special documentation before exporting to Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan Import Regulations

Import regulations

Senders should determine import restrictions from Kyrgyzstan authorities before posting:

 

  • Animal products
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bees
  • Chemicals, non-hazardous
  • Coffee and coffee samples
  • Dairy products
  • Drugs: Prescription and non-prescription
  • Electronic equipment
  • Fish products
  • Foodstuffs
  • Fruit
  • Leeches
  • Medicines
  • Plants and plant products
  • Personal effects
  • Silkworms
  • Stamps
  • Tabacco
  • Vegetables
  • Weapons and parts of weapons
  • Weapons, hunting.

EDN’s and export permits are required for:

  • Kangaroo skins
  • Crocodile skins
  • Emu oil
  • Fish oil
  • Bunker oil
  • Coal
  • Petroleum bases products
  • Tobacco and tobacco products
  • Any other alcohol including beer and spirits all volumes.

Special documentation requirements

Commercial goods must include an invoice.

Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance.

The sender and receiver details must be addressed with a valid street address in English. A Post Office Box address is not acceptable.

The sender is responsible for finding if the destination country may impose duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees that may be applied on the item that is being sent. Please contact the consulate office of the country you are sending to or contact the ECI customer contact centre on 1800 007 678.

Prohibitions

In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI – Parcles Regulations, Kyrgyzstan prohibits:

  • Antiques
  • Animals
  • Asbestos
  • Bullion and currency
  • Dangerous goods, haz. or comb. materials
  • Eggs, raw
  • Electronic and high-frequency machines
  • Furs
  • Ivory
  • Honey and honeycomb
  • Jewellery
  • Precious metals and stones
  • Pornography
  • Undeveloped photographic film
  • Weapons and accessories.

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