Marking is a requirement of the law, not of Kaspi, so it is the same for a store on Kaspi.kz and for a stall at the bazaar. It is mandatory only for goods on the state list. Right now that includes, for example, shoes, tobacco, medicines, beer, motor oils and dietary supplements (БАДы). From December 1, 2026 the first groups of clothing, bed linen and jewellery are added, and after that more follow on a schedule up to 2029. A Kaspi seller has to deal with three different codes: the barcode and the record in the National Product Catalogue (НКТ), the Data Matrix marking code and, if you sell phones, the IMEI.
In short
- A barcode in the НКТ and a marking code are different things. The first describes the product as a model; the second is assigned to each unit and withdrawn from circulation when it is sold.
- The list of goods subject to marking is set by Order 199-НҚ of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan dated May 26, 2026, and it has already been amended. There are 44 days left until the first clothing wave on December 1, 2026.
- On Kaspi, only a partner with Kaspi Касса (Kaspi's cash register service) can add a product barcode, and Kaspi Касса reads marking only through Smart POS, not through the mobile POS.
- Since May 25, 2025 phones and tablets are sold on Kaspi with the IMEI entered after the order; the code is checked against the database of the МЦИРАП (the international centre for radio frequency spectrum).
- As of Oct 18, 2026, Kaspi Guide does not describe how exactly to withdraw codes for orders from the Kaspi.kz Store. This question is worth settling with the marking operator before your group's start date.
Three codes that people mix up
| Code | What it identifies | Where it lives | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTIN or NTIN barcode and a record in the НКТ | The product as a model: name, characteristics, manufacturer | The National Product Catalogue; on Kaspi — the barcode field in the seller account | Sellers of all goods from January 1, 2026, according to Kaspi Guide |
| Data Matrix marking code | A specific unit of the product and its path from manufacturer to buyer | The marking and traceability system; the operator's brand is Tañba | Goods on the 199-НҚ list, by their own dates |
| IMEI | A specific phone or tablet | The МЦИРАП identification code database | Phones and tablets |
Kaspi Guide phrases the НКТ requirement like this: from January 1, 2026 sellers in Kazakhstan must register products in the National Catalogue and sell them with a barcode (q4571, updated Dec 31, 2025). In the law these are two duties of a domestic trade entity: when producing or importing, register goods in the НКТ before selling, and sell goods only when there is information about them in the НКТ (law «О регулировании торговой деятельности» (On the Regulation of Trade Activity), Art. 31 cl. 1 subcl. 9-1 and 9-2).
Marking is a separate story. The same clause of the law obliges sellers to sell marked goods in the established order and, in retail, to record operations through a cash register (ККМ) that reads the identification means (subcl. 2-1 and 2-3). The operator's website describes the path of a code in five steps (markirovka.ismet.kz): the manufacturer prints a Data Matrix on the packaging, the distributor receives and scans the batch, the store reads the codes on receipt, at the checkout a 2D scanner reads the code during the sale, and the code is withdrawn from circulation. A buyer can check the product in the Naqty onim app.
Which goods and from which dates
The 199-НҚ list
The list and deadlines are set by Order 199-НҚ of the Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan dated May 26, 2026. We checked it on adilet in the wording of Order No. 215-НҚ of Jun 30, 2026; the act's amendment date on the portal is Sep 9, 2026 (adilet, G26TI000199). Below are the groups that marketplace sellers come across most often. The full list goes by HS codes (ТН ВЭД), and you need to check your product by its code.
| Group | Mandatory marking from | How the scope is worded |
|---|---|---|
| Tobacco products | October 1, 2020 and April 1, 2021, by type | imported or produced |
| Shoes | November 1, 2021 | imported or produced from that date |
| Medicines | July 1, 2024 | produced from that date |
| Motor oils | February 1, 2026 | produced from that date |
| Beer | 2026–2027, by container | kegs from Feb 1, 2026, bottles from Sep 1, 2026, cans from Jan 1, 2027 |
| Other lubricating oils and special automotive fluids | September 1, 2026 | by rows of the list |
| Dietary supplements | September 1, 2026 | produced from that date, if state-registered |
| Clothing, wave 1, bed linen | December 1, 2026 | imported into Kazakhstan or produced in Kazakhstan |
| Jewellery | December 1, 2026 | items made of precious metals and stones |
| Clothing, wave 2 | March 1, 2027 | imported into Kazakhstan or produced in Kazakhstan |
| Perfume, cosmetics, hygiene, household chemicals | from March 1, 2027 by subgroup until 2028 | imported into Kazakhstan or produced in Kazakhstan |
| Clothing, wave 3 | October 1, 2027 | imported into Kazakhstan or produced in Kazakhstan |
| Toys | February 1, 2028 | certain types of toys and games |
There are volume exemptions: for example, cosmetics in packs up to 5 ml or 5 g and vegetable oil up to 30 g are not marked. Such caveats sit right in the rows of the list.
Clothing: what falls into which wave
For clothing sellers on Kaspi the three light-industry waves matter most. Here are examples of items from the list with HS codes and the number of days left from Oct 18, 2026.
| Wave | Date | Days left | Example items and HS codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 1, 2026 | 44 | genuine leather clothing (4203 10 000), artificial fur (4304), ski suits (6211 20), other cotton and textile clothing (6211 32, 39, 42, 49), bed, table, toilet and kitchen linen (6302) |
| 2 | Mar 1, 2027 | 134 | knitted blouses (6106), sweaters, pullovers, cardigans (6110), non-knitted coats and jackets (6201, 6202), men's shirts (6205), women's blouses (6206), scarves and shawls (6214), ties (6215) |
| 3 | Oct 1, 2027 | 348 | knitted coats and jackets (6101, 6102), knitted suits, dresses, skirts, trousers (6103, 6104), knitted shirts (6105), tracksuits (6112), non-knitted suits and trousers (6203, 6204) |
Note one detail in the wording that people rarely notice. For shoes, the order speaks of goods imported or produced "from November 1, 2021". The light-industry rows have no "from the date" clause: "imported into the Republic of Kazakhstan or produced on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan". The list itself does not explain what to do with stock imported before December 1, 2026. Ask the marking operator this question in advance, not in November when everyone will be asking.
The list changes often, so the table above is a snapshot as of Oct 18, 2026. Before buying a new batch, open the current wording on adilet and find your HS code.
What Kaspi can do on its side
Barcode and the НКТ
The Kaspi.kz Store is integrated with the НКТ (q4575, updated Jun 11, 2026). You can add a barcode when adding a product, or for a product in the catalogue via «Указать штрихкод» (Add barcode): scan it with the camera or enter an NTIN or GTIN code. If the code is not in the database, the product is first registered in the НКТ. Only partners with Kaspi Касса connected can add a barcode in the account (q4572, updated Jun 24, 2026). For a large catalogue there is a bulk barcode upload (q5000).
At the same time, Kaspi answers directly that you can sell a product without a barcode and a product that isn't in the НКТ in the Store (q4574, q4573). The marketplace does not block such a card, but the legal duty stays with the seller. How to set up a card with a barcode from scratch is covered in our article how to create a product card on Kaspi.
Marking in Kaspi Касса
Kaspi Касса can read a marking code through Smart POS, and the data goes to the fiscal data operator (ОФД) together with the fiscal receipt (q4808, updated Mar 10, 2026). The mobile POS does not read marking. If a code won't scan, Kaspi lists the reasons: you are using the mobile POS, the code has already been scanned, the function is off (it is turned on in the Smart POS catalogue via «Маркировку товаров», Product marking), or you are scanning the wrong code — a QR code or a barcode (q4809, updated Apr 3, 2026).
Store orders are a different picture. The fiscal receipt for them is generated automatically and reaches the buyer in the Kaspi.kz app; it contains the name, price and unit of measure (q3164, updated Jan 8, 2025). As of Oct 18, 2026, Kaspi Guide does not say where in this process the marking code of a specific unit is read. For shoes and other groups where marking already applies, sellers sort this out with the operator and their accounting system. For wave 1 clothing, this question needs to be closed before December.
IMEI for phones and tablets
By law, since May 25, 2025 you must enter the IMEI code in the Kaspi.kz Store after receiving an order, and it is checked against the МЦИРАП database (q4013, updated Aug 26, 2026). The code has 15 digits; devices with several SIMs or an eSIM have several codes (q4019). If the IMEI is not in the database, only the supplier can verify it, and if you buy directly from the manufacturer, you file the application yourself as the importer (q4011). Before shipping, compare the IMEI on the box with the one you entered in the order.
How much work it is: a calculation
If you resell goods from a Kazakhstan importer, the importer applies the codes, and your job is to receive the goods with codes and sell them correctly. If you import yourself, you order and apply the codes. Either way, a manual operation appears for every unit.
Hours per month = Units per month × Seconds per unit ÷ 3,600
A hypothetical example, not a client case. The time per unit is our assumption: 30 seconds if the codes are already on the product and you only need to scan them on receipt, and 60 seconds if you stick the label on yourself.
| Incoming per month | Scan only, 30 s | Apply and scan, 60 s |
|---|---|---|
| 600 units | 5.0 hours | 10.0 hours |
| 2,000 units | 16.7 hours | 33.3 hours |
| 5,000 units | 41.7 hours | 83.3 hours |
At 5,000 units a month, marking eats one to two working weeks of one person. This figure does not include the cost of codes, equipment and the accounting system — check those with the operator and an integrator. Time spent on marking goes into the cost price just like packaging, and therefore into the minimum price. We covered the minimum price formula in our article about dumping on Kaspi.
Preparation plan until December 1, 2026
If you have wave 1 clothing, bed linen or jewellery, there isn't much time. A sequence that works for most sellers:
- Export your assortment and assign each item an HS code. Without it you can't tell which wave the product falls into.
- Check the codes against the current wording of the list on adilet.
- Make sure all products are registered in the НКТ and have barcodes.
- Ask your suppliers in writing whether the goods will arrive with marking codes already applied, and from which date.
- If you import yourself — register with the marking operator and find out how to order and apply codes.
- Sort out the checkout: Smart POS for offline sales and the procedure for withdrawing codes for Kaspi orders.
- Count the stock that will remain in the warehouse by December 1 and check with the operator what to do with it.
The last item is often underestimated. It is better to sell off unmarked stock in advance, even at a lower price, than to end up in December with a batch you can't sell.
Common mistakes
- Thinking a barcode is marking. A barcode describes the model; a Data Matrix code describes a specific unit. Marked groups need both.
- Checking your product by group name rather than by HS code. "Clothing" is split into three waves almost a year apart, and a jacket can fall into any of them depending on its code.
- Expecting Kaspi to block the card if something is wrong. Kaspi lets you sell without a barcode and without the НКТ. The legal responsibility stays with the seller.
- Buying a mobile POS for marking. Kaspi Касса reads a marking code only through Smart POS.
- Buying a large batch of clothing in November 2026 without asking about codes. If the supplier doesn't apply marking, you will have to do it.
- Not comparing the IMEI on the box with the one in the order. One wrong digit — and the device won't pass the check.
- Relying on last year's article. The list was amended more than once in 2026, and dates for some groups moved.
Checklist
- Every item in the assortment has an HS code.
- Items have been checked against the current wording of the 199-НҚ list.
- Products are registered in the НКТ, barcodes are entered in the Kaspi account.
- Kaspi Касса is connected, if you want to enter barcodes in the account.
- For offline sales of marked goods there is a Smart POS with «Маркировку товаров» turned on.
- Suppliers have confirmed in writing from which date the goods come with codes.
- The procedure for withdrawing codes for Kaspi.kz Store orders is agreed with the operator and the accounting system.
- The time spent on marking has been calculated and built into the cost price.
- You have decided what to do with stock on the date marking starts.
Separately for phones and tablets: check whether the IMEI is verified at the purchasing stage. If the supplier can't confirm the codes, you won't be able to sell that batch on Kaspi.
How to automate it
Marking is automated by the accounting system and the cash register, while the price in the Kaspi card can be handed to a dumping bot (repricing bot). The SaleScout Kaspi bot checks prices every 20 seconds, puts you at the top of the card and never goes below the minimum price you set. When a competitor raises their price or leaves the card, the bot raises your price to just below the next seller. When your cost price rises because of marking, it is enough to raise the minimum price in the settings. You can try the bot free for 7 days, no card needed.
FAQ
Do I need marking to sell on Kaspi?
Only if your product is on the state list of goods subject to marking. This is a requirement of the trade law, not a separate Kaspi rule. Right now, for example, shoes, tobacco, medicines, beer and motor oils are marked; from December 1, 2026 — the first groups of clothing, bed linen and jewellery.
From what date is clothing marked in Kazakhstan?
In three waves under Order 199-НҚ: December 1, 2026, March 1, 2027 and October 1, 2027. Which wave a specific item falls into depends on its HS code. For example, bed linen and leather clothing are in the first wave, sweaters and jackets in the second, knitted dresses and tracksuits in the third.
How is a barcode different from marking?
A GTIN or NTIN barcode describes the product as a model and is linked to a record in the National Product Catalogue. A Data Matrix marking code is assigned to each unit and withdrawn from circulation when sold. Marked goods need both codes.
Can I sell on Kaspi without a barcode?
Kaspi Guide says you can: the Store accepts products without a barcode and without a record in the НКТ. But since January 1, 2026 the law requires registering products in the НКТ and selling them with information in the catalogue. Only partners with Kaspi Касса can add a barcode in the Kaspi account.
How do I scan marking in Kaspi Касса?
Through Smart POS: choose the product in the catalogue, tap the three dots and turn on «Маркировку товаров». The mobile POS does not read marking codes. Marking data goes to the ОФД together with the fiscal receipt.
Why does Kaspi ask for the IMEI when I sell a phone?
By law, since May 25, 2025 the IMEI is checked against the МЦИРАП database to make sure the device was imported legally and will work on Kazakhstan's mobile networks. The code is entered after the order is received. If it is not in the database, the supplier can verify it, and if you bought directly from the manufacturer, you do it yourself as the importer.
What should I do with unmarked clothing stock after December 1, 2026?
The list itself does not explain this: for light industry it has no "imported from the date" clause like shoes do. Check the procedure with the marking operator in advance. If there is no answer, it is safer to sell off unmarked stock before marking starts for your group.
Sources
All links checked Oct 18, 2026. The sources are in Russian; original titles are given with English translations.
- Приказ министра торговли и интеграции РК от 26.05.2026 199-НҚ «Об определении перечня товаров, подлежащих маркировке, и даты его введения» (Order of the Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan 199-НҚ of May 26, 2026 "On determining the list of goods subject to marking and the date of its introduction"), as worded by Order No. 215-НҚ of Jun 30, 2026 — https://old.adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/G26TI000199 (act amended Sep 9, 2026)
- Закон РК «О регулировании торговой деятельности» (Law of Kazakhstan "On the Regulation of Trade Activity"), Art. 31 cl. 1 subcl. 2-1, 2-3, 9-1, 9-2 — https://old.adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/Z040000544_ (amendments of Jun 19, 2026 No. 320-VIII)
- Unified marking operator Tañba. «Цифровая маркировка товаров» (Digital product marking), «Как работает маркировка» (How marking works) — https://markirovka.ismet.kz/ (page has no update date)
- Kaspi Guide for partners. НКТ and barcodes: https://guide.kaspi.kz/partner/ru/shop/goods/general/q4571 (updated Dec 31, 2025), https://guide.kaspi.kz/partner/ru/shop/goods/general/q4575 (updated Jun 11, 2026), https://guide.kaspi.kz/partner/ru/shop/goods/general/q4572 (updated Jun 24, 2026), https://guide.kaspi.kz/partner/ru/shop/goods/general/q4574 (updated Dec 31, 2025), https://guide.kaspi.kz/partner/ru/shop/goods/general/q4573 (updated Jan 5, 2026), https://guide.kaspi.kz/partner/ru/shop/goods/general/q5000 (updated Jun 25, 2026)
- Kaspi Guide. Kaspi Касса: «Зачем сканировать маркировку товаров в Казахстане?» (Why scan product marking in Kazakhstan?) — https://guide.kaspi.kz/partner/ru/cashier/payments/q4808 (updated Mar 10, 2026); «Я не могу отсканировать маркировку товара в Kaspi Кассе. Почему?» (I can't scan product marking in Kaspi Касса. Why?) — https://guide.kaspi.kz/partner/ru/cashier/payments/q4809 (updated Apr 3, 2026); «Как сформировать фискальный чек… если клиент купил товар в Магазине на Kaspi.kz?» (How to issue a fiscal receipt… if the customer bought in the Kaspi.kz Store?) — https://guide.kaspi.kz/partner/ru/cashier/payments/q3164 (updated Jan 8, 2025)
- Kaspi Guide. IMEI: https://guide.kaspi.kz/partner/ru/shop/orders/q4013, https://guide.kaspi.kz/partner/ru/shop/orders/q4019, https://guide.kaspi.kz/partner/ru/shop/orders/q4011 (all updated Aug 26, 2026)
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