According to Zairov, before the introduction of the e-commerce law, online orders were made through express carriers with a limit of 200 euros and 31 kilograms. Previously, this threshold was 1000 euros, but it was reduced at the beginning of this year.
With the introduction of the new e-commerce operator mechanism, the regulation of goods flowing from the e-commerce sector is now being implemented.
Under the new rules, individuals can import goods into Kyrgyzstan valued at no more than 200 euros and weighing up to 31 kilograms per month. If the specified limits are exceeded, a duty of 5% of the total value or 1 euro for each kilogram of excess is applied, he clarified.
Zairov emphasized that these changes make the market more transparent and understandable, which, in turn, facilitates the entry of international marketplaces into the Kyrgyz market.
It should be noted that the rule of 200 euros and 31 kilograms per month applies only to goods coming from third countries that are not part of the European Union and does not apply to Russia, Belarus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan. A separate system is applied for goods from these countries, Zairov added.
He also reported that all well-known marketplaces are already registered in Kyrgyzstan and are ready to fulfill their tax obligations.
Although full integration of marketplaces with tax and customs services has not yet been achieved, active cooperation among all market participants is planned in the near future.
The Association aims to unite marketplaces, logistics companies, tax authorities, customs, and certification departments to create a transparent and understandable environment for all market participants, he added.
