Kyrgyzstan Receives Additional Quota for 10,000 Duty-Free Electric Vehicles

Quick summary

Kyrgyzstan has received an additional quota for the import of 10,000 electric vehicles without customs duty, increasing the overall limit from 15,000 to 25,000 vehicles. The decision comes into force on 17 August 2026 and covers both pure electric vehicles and series hybrids.

Why it matters

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan will gain the opportunity to purchase an electric vehicle with substantial savings through customs benefits. The expansion of the quota makes environmentally friendly transport more accessible to a wide range of residents and aligns with the EAEU's regional policy on the transition to clean energy.

Key takeaways

• ›Kyrgyzstan's duty-free EV import quota rises by 10,000 units, from 15,000 to 25,000 vehicles for 2026.
• ›The Eurasian Economic Commission Council's Decision No. 79, adopted July 9, 2026, takes effect August 17, 2026.
• ›The exemption covers two vehicle categories — pure battery EVs (HS 8703 80 000 3) and series hybrids (HS 8703 80 000 5) — and is available only to Kyrgyzstani citizens permanently resident in the republic.