We ship used tires from Japan by the container. Kyrgyzstan is landlocked and a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which adds a regional layer of rules on top of the usual national ones — and the two do not obviously point the same direction.
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Eurasian Economic Commission Decision No.30 classifies used pneumatic tires as “hazardous waste” within the EAEU, requiring a licence for movement. We read Annex 2 of that decision directly: it explicitly excludes used tires (except aircraft tires) from the licensing requirement for export out of EAEU territory. We could not fully verify the text governing import into the EAEU from a third country like Japan — our working read is that the hazardous-waste framing is aimed primarily at controlling what leaves the bloc, not at blocking what comes in, which would be consistent with Japan’s continuing exports to Kyrgyzstan, but we flag this as an inference rather than a confirmed reading.
What we recommend before you order
On top of the EAEU question, a common external tariff (around 15%) and 12% import VAT apply, and an extended producer responsibility scheme started in January 2025, signalling a general tightening trend. Given the genuine ambiguity in the EAEU text, we recommend your side confirm the current licensing position with a Kyrgyz customs broker before ordering. We can still quote and ship on your instruction.
The ocean route
Kyrgyzstan has no seaport. Bishkek, home to the Dordoi Bazaar — the largest wholesale market in Central Asia and a re-export point toward neighbouring countries — and Osh, on the route toward the Fergana Valley, are the two main inland hubs. We quote CIF to the sea port your forwarder uses for the overland leg; ask us for the current routing.
We load from thirteen Japanese ports — Ishikari, Tomakomai, Hachinohe, Akita, Sendai, Niigata, Kashiwazaki, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe and Moji. Which one we use depends on where the stock is collected, not on where you are.
We do not publish transit times, because they depend on the carrier and the routing on the day. Ask us when you enquire and we will give you the schedule we are actually being quoted.
What fits in a container
- Passenger car tires (PCR), 12–17 inch — about 3,500 pieces in a 40ft, loaded 2-in-1 or 3-in-1
- Truck and bus tires (TBR), 11R22.5 single size — 288 pieces in a 40ft
- Mixed PCR and light truck — roughly 2,200 PCR plus 500–550 LT pieces
Full size lists and grading are on the category pages: passenger car tires, truck & bus tires, light truck tires and casings for retreading.
Terms and payment
We quote CIF to your discharge port. Marine insurance is included on every shipment. Freight is normally prepaid in Japan; collect at your end can be arranged if that suits your bank better.
Most customers pay by T/T. For a yearly contract we also work with L/C at sight.
FAQ — importing used tires from Japan to Kyrgyzstan
Are used tires restricted under EAEU rules?
EAEU Decision No.30 classifies used tires as hazardous waste requiring a licence to move. We read the annex directly and it explicitly excludes used tires from that licensing requirement for exports out of the bloc; we could not fully confirm how the same decision applies to imports from outside the EAEU, like Japan. We recommend confirming with a local broker.
What duties apply?
The EAEU common external tariff (around 15%) and 12% import VAT are the figures we found reported. An extended producer responsibility scheme also started in January 2025.
Where does the cargo actually go?
Kyrgyzstan has no port of its own. We quote CIF to the sea port used for the overland leg to Bishkek or Osh — ask us for the current routing.
What is the minimum order?
One 40ft container.
Can I mix sizes and types in one container?
Yes. Tell us the sizes and roughly what share of each you want.
Request an offer for Kyrgyzstan
Send us your discharge port, the sizes you want and the rough quantity. We reply with a CIF price and the loading schedule.
How the buying process works — from the first enquiry through inspection, loading and documents.
