How does a car get from Japan to landlocked Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan has no ocean port, so cars travel by sea from Japan to a transit hub — typically via Russia or Central Asian land corridors — then continue overland to Kyrgyzstan.

What taxes will I pay to import a car from Japan to Kyrgyzstan?

As an EAEU member, Kyrgyzstan applies the Eurasian customs tariff framework, which typically includes duty by engine size and age, VAT, and potentially a recycling fee. The exact amounts depend on your specific car.

Which Japanese car models work best for Kyrgyzstan?

Models with small, proven engines — like the Toyota Corolla Axio, Honda Fit, Mazda Demio and Suzuki Swift — tend to sit in the lower duty and fee bands under the EAEU tariff, keeping landed cost down while offering reliable performance for Central Asian conditions.

How do you import a car from Japan to Kyrgyzstan, and what does it cost? (2026)

Last reviewed 1 July 2026 by AVON INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., licensed USS member dealer (card L-1525)

This page explains the rules, documents, import taxes, shipping and typical landed cost for a used car imported from Japan to Kyrgyzstan.

Japan's auction stock is right-hand drive. We do not convert steering. For Kyrgyzstan we can only source the limited left-hand-drive cars that come up at Japanese auctions, mostly European and American imports, so choice is narrow and prices are higher than for ordinary Japanese stock.

Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia with a growing appetite for used Japanese cars, driven by their reliability and relatively affordable price points compared to new European alternatives. Getting a car from Japan to Kyrgyzstan means crossing multiple borders — typically ocean freight from Japan to a transit port, then overland through regional neighbours — so the transit route and inland freight cost are key parts of the landed-cost calculation.

Can you import a used car from Japan to Kyrgyzstan?

Steering: Left-hand drive only

How do you import a car from Japan to Kyrgyzstan, step by step?

Check the import rules
Kyrgyzstan requires left-hand-drive vehicles, so ordinary right-hand-drive Japanese stock cannot be registered there.
Buy the car and obtain the export certificate
After purchase in Japan the car's registration is cancelled and an export certificate is issued. An English translation of it is needed for customs and registration in Kyrgyzstan.
Ship the car
The car is shipped from Japan by sea to the nearest practical transit hub, then moves overland through the relevant border crossings.
Lodge the customs entry and pay the taxes
A licensed clearing agent lodges the import declaration with the invoice, bill of lading and export certificate. Customs assesses duty and taxes on the declared value.
Register the car
After customs release and payment of port charges, the car is registered and plated by Kyrgyzstan's vehicle registration authority.

What import duties and taxes does Kyrgyzstan charge?

What is certain is that as a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Kyrgyzstan applies the EAEU Unified Customs Tariff for vehicles, alongside local VAT and potentially a recycling fee — structures similar in framework to neighbouring Kazakhstan. The exact rates, fee bands and registration charges depend on your car's engine size, age and customs value.

Which cars from Japanese auctions can be registered in Kyrgyzstan?

Ford Explorer
Sold new in Japan with left-hand drive, so used Explorers turn up in Japanese stock from time to time.
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Porsche Cayenne
Some Cayennes were sold new in Japan with left-hand drive and resurface in Japanese used stock in small numbers.
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Cadillac SRX
An American SUV sold new in Japan with left-hand drive; examples appear in Japanese used stock occasionally.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Left-hand-drive S-Class cars sold new in Japan appear in Japanese used stock, mostly older examples.
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How do you avoid scams when buying a car from Japan?

Check that the exporter is a registered Japanese company: look up its corporate number and address, and prefer members of the Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exporters Association.
Ask for the original auction sheet and, after purchase, the export certificate. Both name the chassis number, which should match the invoice.
Pay only to a company bank account in the exporter's name, never to a personal account or a money-transfer agent.

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Frequently asked questions

How does a car get from Japan to landlocked Kyrgyzstan?: Kyrgyzstan has no ocean port, so cars travel by sea from Japan to a transit hub — typically via Russia or Central Asian land corridors — then continue overland to Kyrgyzstan.
What taxes will I pay to import a car from Japan to Kyrgyzstan?: As an EAEU member, Kyrgyzstan applies the Eurasian customs tariff framework, which typically includes duty by engine size and age, VAT, and potentially a recycling fee. The exact amounts depend on your specific car.
Which Japanese car models work best for Kyrgyzstan?: Models with small, proven engines — like the Toyota Corolla Axio, Honda Fit, Mazda Demio and Suzuki Swift — tend to sit in the lower duty and fee bands under the EAEU tariff, keeping landed cost down while offering reliable performance for Central Asian conditions.

Car import duty calculator for Kyrgyzstan

There is no instant calculator for Kyrgyzstan yet, because its tax model or freight route is not in the dataset. The rules and steps above still apply. Contact