BYD · 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
BYD Dolphin (Dolphin) in Kazakhstan — Local Name, Rules & Costs
Kazakhstan has no market-specific badge for the BYD Dolphin (海豚, Hǎitún) — it is sold there under the global export name Dolphin.
What it is called in Kazakhstan
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | BYD Dolphin (海豚 · Hǎitún) | Domestic name |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Dolphin | Global export name (no market-specific alias) |
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 0%
- VAT
- 16%
- Age limit
- Verify
- Emission standard
- Verify
- Drive side
- LHD
Kazakhstan applies EAEU-style technical certification, so cars typically need an EAC/SBKTS-type certificate before they can be registered.
- EAEU tech cert
- 0% tariff only if vehicle stays in KZ (no EAEU transit)
How to import this car into Kazakhstan
- Arrange EAEU-style technical certification (EAC/SBKTS-type certificate) before the car can be registered.
- Budget 0% customs duty plus 16% VAT on top of the vehicle price.
- No drive-side conversion needed: Kazakhstan is a left-hand-drive market, same as China.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BYD Dolphin called in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan has no market-specific badge for the BYD Dolphin (海豚, Hǎitún) — it is sold there under the global export name Dolphin.
How much tax do I pay importing a Dolphin into Kazakhstan?
Importing a used Dolphin into Kazakhstan means a 0% customs duty and 16% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used Dolphin into Kazakhstan?
Yes, used imports are possible: age limits must be verified with customs before shipping. Kazakhstan is a left-hand-drive market, so vehicles must be left-hand drive.
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FOB pricing, Kazakhstan market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Dolphin — via AutoGlobal.