In May 2026, Russia and five Central Asian countries intensively updated import/export bans covering EAC certification, lithium battery transit, and RoHS standards. Russia extended economic measures against "unfriendly countries" to end of 2027, completely banned gasoline exports, and strengthened label inspections.
In 2026, automotive import policies across Central Asia and Russian-speaking countries saw major adjustments. Kazakhstan extended zero EV tariffs to 2027, Russia tightened EAC certification requirements, and Kyrgyzstan streamlined intra-EAEU procedures. This article compares the latest policies across four countries to inform Chinese NEV exporters and local buyers.
China's NEV production and sales have ranked first globally for ten consecutive years, with exports exceeding 2 million units in 2025. For buyers in Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan, understanding procurement processes, certification requirements, and logistics is key to risk reduction. This article covers the full chain from vehicle selection to delivery.
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