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Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is the strictest Central Asian market — a 5-year age cap, a black-car ban, and an import licence. Not an EAEU member.

What are the rules for importing a car from China into Turkmenistan?
  • Age limit: Used vehicles up to 5 years old; minimum Euro 3 emission. Special rule: black-coloured vehicles are banned (must be white/silver).
  • Import duty & taxes: General import duty about 2%; VAT 15%; excise tax on cars. Diesel sedans, >3.5 L non-SUV and >3.5 t trucks banned. Electric vehicles: 0% duty.
  • Authority & certification: Turkmen Customs; document filing and import approval/licence required.

Import facts at a glance

Age limitUsed vehicles up to 5 years old; minimum Euro 3 emission. Special rule: black-coloured vehicles are banned (must be white/silver).
SteeringLeft-hand drive only (right-hand drive prohibited).
Import duty & taxesGeneral import duty about 2%; VAT 15%; excise tax on cars. Diesel sedans, >3.5 L non-SUV and >3.5 t trucks banned. Electric vehicles: 0% duty.
Main ports / entryOverland via Iran/Turkey or Caspian; landlocked. (No direct China border; transit through neighbouring states.)
Authority & certificationTurkmen Customs; document filing and import approval/licence required.
Required documentsExport certificate, commercial invoice, bill of lading, plus import approval/licence.

Figures indicative; Turkmenistan is the strictest Central Asian market — 5-year cap, black-car ban, and an import licence. Not an EAEU member. Confirm with Turkmen customs. Sources: State Customs Service of Turkmenistan (customs.gov.tm); Ministry of Finance (minfin.gov.tm). Last reviewed 2026-10.

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Further reading

The Documents Behind Every Shipment: Invoice, B/L, Certificate of Origin, UN38.3

Import guides

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Our experience in this region — Central Asia

EZ Auto is based in China (Zhengzhou, Henan) with 15–20 years in the country's car export trade. Central Asia is a core corridor for vehicle exports from China, and we ship new and used cars built in China there through established overland and rail routes with complete export documentation. Local import clearance is arranged by the buyer or a licensed broker; we provide all paperwork and per-country guidance. We do not operate local offices in Central Asia — every car is sourced and inspected in China before shipment.

FAQ

Can EZ Auto ship cars to Central Asia?
Yes. We export new and used Chinese vehicles to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, with full export documents and door-to-port logistics via the Khorgos and Caspian corridors.
Do you handle import clearance in my country?
Export clearance in China is on us. Import clearance is handled by you or your local broker; we supply all documents and advise on requirements per country.
How long does shipping from China to Central Asia take?
Overland and rail shipments via Khorgos typically take about 15–25 days to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, longer onward to Turkmenistan. Transit times vary with border clearance and season, so we confirm the current schedule for your specific route and port before you book.
Can I import a right-hand-drive car into Central Asia?
No. All five Central Asian countries require left-hand-drive vehicles, and Turkmenistan additionally restricts certain vehicle colours. Sourcing a left-hand-drive specification from the factory is far cheaper than trying to convert a right-hand-drive car later, so we confirm the steering configuration before you order.
Which Chinese vehicles sell best in Central Asia?
Durable, easy-to-service petrol SUVs and pickups dominate, alongside a fast-growing share of new energy vehicles as charging networks expand in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Because age limits and emission floors differ per country, we match the model to your destination rules before quoting, rather than offering a one-size list.

What buyers say

Real feedback from the importers we serve

5.0★★★★★Based on 8 verified buyer reviews
★★★★★

I took a Zeekr 9X, a Geely Monjaro and a Deepal S05. Quality is up to standard, prices are fair, and the loading was done even faster than planned. All three cars arrived without a single hitch. Thanks to the EZ Auto team — we will be back. (Translated from Russian)

Aleksandr V.Belarus

Dealer · Zeekr 9X, Geely Monjaro, Deepal S05 · 2026

★★★★★

We received a Geely Galaxy M9 and a Changan CS55. Both cars are new, fully equipped, and everything matches what was agreed. The managers are always reachable and helped organise the delivery. We plan to expand our range together with EZ Auto. (Translated from Russian)

KananAzerbaijan

Dealer · Geely Galaxy M9, Changan CS55 · 2026

★★★★★

I ordered two vehicles from EZ Auto: a Jetour Dashing and a Jetour X70 Plus. The cars arrived as described and in very good condition. The team replies quickly and follows the file through to delivery. I will do business with them again. (Translated from French)

MamouGuinea

Dealer · etour Dashing, Jetour X70 Plus

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