Planning to export goods from Kazakhstan? Before dispatch, check two sets of lists: the Specific Goods Control List under Order No. 424 and, for shipments to CIS countries, the lists under Joint Order No. 223-НҚ.
Since 19 September 2026, the list under Order No. 424 has applied in a new version approved by Order No. 435 of 1 September 2026. Use the updated list for new shipments, including repeat deliveries of familiar products.
1. Order No. 424 — check every export destination
This list must be considered when exporting from Kazakhstan to EAEU countries, other CIS countries and any third countries. Shipments within the EAEU are also subject to specific goods controls.
Start by checking the TN VED commodity codes of every item in the shipment. For a large number of items, check the entire list at once using Excel or a printable SNT goods consignment note in PDF format.
If a code appears in the list under Order No. 424, address the identification conclusion in advance. In VF Group Plus’s experience, government authorities also request a conclusion confirming that ordinary civilian products are not specific goods when their code appears in the list.
In addition to the code, compare the product name, intended use and technical specifications with the list wherever possible. Pay particular attention to descriptions resembling products on the control list.
Please note: plastic articles — code 3926 90 970 9
The updated list under Order No. 424 includes code 3926 90 970 9 — other articles of plastics. A wide range of products is declared under this code, so pay particular attention to these items when preparing an export shipment.
Given the practice of requesting documents for listed codes, be prepared for state revenue authorities to request an identification conclusion, including confirmation that the product is not classified as specific goods. Address this document before dispatch to avoid shipment delays. A matching code alone does not mean that every plastic article is a specific good.
A case from our practice: a shipment of electronic circuit boards
The boards’ TN VED code was not in the list under Order No. 424. However, the border inspector noticed the product name and requested a conclusion confirming that the goods were not specific goods. The shipment had to be put on hold until the document was obtained.
Therefore, the absence of a matching code does not resolve every clearance issue. The law includes Article 24, “Catch-all control”: controls may also apply to unlisted goods if a government authority has notified the participant, or there are grounds to believe that the goods may be used to develop weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems, armaments or military equipment, or for terrorist purposes.
If the code or description suggests that a product may fall within the control list, address the identification conclusion before dispatch.
2. Order No. 223-НҚ — an additional check for exports to the CIS
For shipments to CIS member states, also check the goods against Joint Order No. 223-НҚ. It introduces a permit procedure for certain goods previously imported into Kazakhstan:
- industrial goods;
- telecommunications and computer equipment, parts and materials;
- aviation industry goods.
If the code is listed, check whether a permit is required before dispatch. The product’s origin and supporting documents matter. The order provides exemptions, including for goods of Kazakhstani origin and goods from CIS countries with the required documentary evidence, and where the relevant specific goods licence is held.
Where a permit is required, the rules provide for its issue within 5 working days. Allow for this when planning the shipment.
How to check a large shipment
The VF Group Plus service lets you check goods against both documents:
- Individual items — enter a TN VED code or description.
- Bulk checking via Excel — upload a list of goods.
- SNT in PDF format — upload a printable goods consignment note from the Electronic Invoicing Information System with a text layer.
Bulk checking helps quickly identify matching codes in a large shipment. Review descriptions and supporting documents separately for uncertain items.
Check goods under No. 424 and No. 223-НҚ
Free access for VF Group Plus clients
Our clients can use the service free of charge, with no limit on the number of checks. To request access, email info@vfgroupplus.kz with your company name and the user’s email address.
If you have questions about a product, contact us before dispatch. We will help you work through the documents and prepare the shipment.
The VF Group Plus Team
info@vfgroupplus.kz · +7 727 339 20 00
Legal basis: Orders No. 424 and No. 223-НҚ Click to view the details, exemptions and official documents
Order No. 424: the control list and identification of goods
Order No. 424 of the Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, dated 9 June 2023, approves the Specific Goods Control List. Order No. 435 of the Acting Minister of Industry and Construction, dated 1 September 2026, replaces the list in full. The amendment was published on 8 September and took effect on 19 September 2026.
The list covers dual-use goods and technologies, military goods, and products controlled for national security purposes. It applies according to the type of transaction and the relevant legislation, including exports to EAEU states and third countries.
A matching TN VED code is not a final determination that a product is a specific good. The general notes describe the codes as advisory and auxiliary. Technical parameters determine whether a product is classified as dual-use or military. The codes may not cover every controlled item; the list also applies to used goods.
Article 10 of the Law “On Control of Specific Goods” requires participants in the relevant foreign economic transactions to identify goods against the control list. If a product cannot be identified unambiguously, an application must be made to the competent authority for an identification conclusion.
An identification conclusion and a licence serve different purposes. The conclusion determines whether a product is classified as specific goods. The licence authorises the relevant transaction. Article 11 provides for licensing of exports of specific goods, subject to the stated exemptions. A request for a conclusion following a code match, as described in the practical section, should therefore not be confused with a final classification of the goods.
Official sources: Order No. 424 — the current control list; Order No. 435 — the new version; the law — Articles 10, 11 and 26–28.
Article 24: catch-all control
Article 1(2) defines catch-all control as control of goods not included in the control list. Article 24(2) requires a permit for unlisted goods or services where the participant has been notified by the competent authority or another government body within the control system, or has grounds to believe that the goods or results of their actions may be used for the purposes listed in paragraph 1 of that article.
Those purposes include the development of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, armaments and military equipment, and the preparation or commission of acts of terrorism. Where the participant knows of such use, paragraph 1 prohibits the relevant actions. Paragraph 3 requires the catch-all control criteria to be taken into account.
This provision does not mean that any product potentially suitable for industrial use automatically becomes a specific good. The statutory circumstances are relevant to its application. The circuit-board case in the practical section illustrates a document request at the border; it does not, by itself, establish the legal grounds for that request.
Joint Order No. 223-НҚ: the permit procedure for exports to the CIS
The joint order, whose references include Order No. 223-НҚ of the Minister of Trade and Integration dated 17 July 2026, approves rules for issuing permits to export certain goods to CIS member states. It was published on 12 August 2026 and applies for one year from 23 August 2026.
The rules concern goods previously imported into Kazakhstan and listed in Annexes 1–3 to the export rules: industrial goods; telecommunications and computer equipment, parts and materials; and certain aviation industry goods. The relevant list, export destination, product origin and exemptions must be considered.
Paragraph 6 provides exemptions, including:
- goods of Kazakhstani origin, supported by an original ST-KZ or ST-1 certificate or an extract from the register of Kazakhstani manufacturers;
- goods originating in and previously imported from CIS states, supported by an ST-1 certificate and import documents;
- goods exported under a Ministry of Industry and Construction licence pursuant to the Specific Goods Control List;
- goods for personal use in individuals’ accompanied baggage;
- certain original spare parts, assemblies and components for servicing and repairing equipment manufactured in Kazakhstan, with confirmation from the competent authority;
- navigation seals exported by the national operator in the circumstances specified by the rules.
A product appearing in both sets of lists does not necessarily require two authorisation documents: paragraph 6 provides an exemption where the relevant specific goods licence is held. A conclusion confirming non-classification alone is insufficient for this exemption: the provision expressly refers to a licence.
Permits are issued by the competent authorities for industry, digitalisation or transport, depending on the list. The processing period through the portal is 5 working days. The permit is limited by the calendar year and the validity of the joint order; goods must leave through the checkpoints specified in the permit. Grounds for refusal are set out in paragraph 17, including requirements relating to documents and product origin.
No. 223-НҚ replaced Joint Order No. 325-НҚ. Previously issued permits remain valid until their expiry, but no later than 31 December 2026.
Joint Order No. 223-НҚ — full official text, rules, lists and exemptions
Apply for documents through eLicense.kz
Select the required service. Portal sign-in and an electronic digital signature are required to submit an application.
To determine whether a product is classified as specific goods.
To obtain a licence to export goods subject to export controls.
In the general service card, select export of the relevant goods and the competent authority.
Legal acts checked as of 22 September 2026.
