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Kazakhstan to Tighten Rules for Importing Personal Vehicles Starting in December

New requirements for importing personal vehicles will take effect in Kazakhstan at the end of December: cars must be no older than five years and comply with the Euro-5 emission standard.

03 Nov, 11:51Read in Russian

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport has approved requirements for cars, motorcycles, mopeds, trucks, and trailers imported for personal use. Separate rules apply to companies and individual entrepreneurs.

Automotive expert Alexei Alekseev believes the changes will not cause a sharp rise in prices but may increase demand for vehicles already available in the country. According to him, around 70% of new cars sold in Kazakhstan are produced domestically, so the new requirements may support sales of local products.

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