Shipping goods from Kazakhstan to Russia
Kazakhstan is an EAEU member: cargo moves by road and rail across the common border with no customs clearance on entry into Russia. The main collection points are Almaty and Astana, and we also collect in Shymkent and Karaganda; transit to Russia takes 5–9 days. There are no customs duties at the border, but your Russian buyer pays import VAT, and the shipping documents and certificates must be in order.
Kazakhstan is also a major transit node for Chinese cargo via the Dostyk and Altynkol crossings. In the other direction, we deliver from EU suppliers to Almaty, Astana and Shymkent in transit through Russia: by sea via Rotterdam and St Petersburg, then rail or road, in 18–28 days, or by full truck via the Baltic states in 10–16 days. B2B only, from 50 kg (air freight has no weight limit), minimum service fee €200.
How we ship from Kazakhstan to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Road | 5–9 days |
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Kazakhstan to Russia
Kazakh suppliers typically ship steel products and ore, grain and food, chemicals and equipment, as well as transit cargo from China, collected from Almaty, Astana, Shymkent and Karaganda by road or rail. For goods of third-country origin, what matters is whether they were correctly cleared into the EAEU; otherwise a full import declaration will be required in Russia.
Where we collect from Kazakhstan
Almaty, Astana, Shymkent and any other address.
Export formalities
No duties are charged at the Kazakhstan–Russia border, but the formalities of the first import into the EAEU still count. If the goods originally came from China or Turkey, the declaration was lodged in Kazakhstan, and its correctness is checked later. Your shipment needs an invoice, consignment note and certificates, and your Russian buyer pays import VAT. From 31 July 2026, all road transit through two or more EAEU states, including China → Kazakhstan → Russia, requires mandatory navigation sealing.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- For goods of Chinese or other third-country origin, check that the EAEU import declaration is correct before dispatch.
- Allow for navigation sealing from 31 July 2026 when planning border crossing times on transit routes.
- Use rail for heavy volumes and road for time-sensitive consignments.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Kazakhstan to Russia take?
5–9 days by road or rail. From the EU to Kazakhstan, 18–28 days by sea via St Petersburg plus rail or road, or 10–16 days by full truck via the Baltic states.
How is payment arranged with my Russian buyer?
Within the EAEU, payment is agreed directly between you and your buyer under your contract. For buyers purchasing from EU suppliers, our supplier-payment service is available: a partner company resident in the EU pays the invoice under an agency agreement.
Which documents are needed if there is no customs border?
An invoice, consignment note and certificates. Your Russian buyer pays import VAT. For goods of third-country origin, the EAEU import declaration must be correct, otherwise full clearance is required.
Do you screen for sanctions?
Yes. We only handle goods not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions and screen every HS code and party before accepting cargo, including transit goods from China.