Low cost and minimal maintenance are key concerns of Kazakhstan medical equipment importers. U.S. companies are counseled to arrange for flexible discounts and privileges for medical equipment buyers in the form of leasing, lines of credit, and extended payment schedules. U.S. companies should become familiar with Kazakhstan's requirements for registering, licensing, and certifying medical equipment. Moreover, any U.S. company interested in entering the Kazakhstan market might want to consider shipping manufactured parts to Kazakhstan for final assembly in order to achieve a significant edge over foreign companies that supply more expensive finished products. American medical equipment firms with a presence in Kazakhstan are the medical divisions of 3M and General Electric.
Local dealers represent other U.S. companies.
The Country Commercial Guide for Kazakhstan, prepared by U.S. Embassy- Almaty and released by the Bureau of Economic and Business in July 1999 for Fiscal Year 2000.