🇺🇿 Import Customs & Duties: Uzbekistan
Quick Facts
Duty-free threshold
$100
Packages under $100, duty free
VAT / Sales Tax
12%
CIF value + duty. VAT at 12% on imports. Basic food items and children's goods at reduced rates.
Clearance Time
3-7 days
typical processing
Duty Rates by Category
| Category | Duty Rate | HS Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-30% (smartphones 0%, TVs 20-30%) | 85 |
| Clothing | 10-30% (finished garments 20-30%) | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 10-30% | 64 |
| Food & Beverages | 0-30% | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-15% (industrial 0-5%) | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 10-20% | 33 |
| Books | 0% | 49 |
| Toys & Games | 10-20% | 95 |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on the HS code of your item.
Import Duty Calculator
Below de minimis threshold, no duty!: $100 USD
Customs Clearance Process
State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan (customs.uz) manages imports. NOT an EAEU member, has its own customs regime but is an EAEU observer. Electronic customs system modernizing rapidly under Mirziyoyev reforms since 2016. Tashkent is the main customs hub (airport and rail). Navoi Free Economic Zone. VAT at 12% on imports. Remarkably high $1000 de minimis for personal imports. CIS preferential agreements. WTO accession in progress.
What to Actually Expect
REFORMING RAPIDLY since 2016 under President Mirziyoyev. Foreign exchange liberalized (was black market-dependent before). $1000 de minimis for personal imports is one of the highest in the world, most personal online purchases enter duty-free. DHL, FedEx operate in Tashkent. Uzbek Post improving. Landlocked but Central Asian rail networks (from China and Russia) provide connectivity. Tashkent airport is a regional hub. Navoi airport FEZ offers cargo advantages. Customs.uz online portal. Corruption declining with reforms. Double-landlocked but improving logistics through multiple transit corridors.
Required Documents
Commercial Invoice
Item description, quantity, value, sender and receiver details
Packing List
Detailed description of contents in each package
Customs Declaration (CN22/CN23)
Required for postal shipments
Air Waybill (AWB)
Generated by the carrier when booking the shipment
Certificate of Origin
May be required for reduced duties (FTA/preferential rates)
Export/Import License
For restricted goods (electronics, medicines, chemicals)
Import License Requirements
Required for: alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, weapons, precious metals, chemicals, some agricultural products. Conformity certificates required for consumer goods. Cryptographic equipment restricted. Reforms since 2016 significantly liberalized trade.
Certificate of Origin
Issued by Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan. CT-1 form for CIS preferential trade. GSP certificates for EU/UK preferential access. Bilateral trade agreements with many countries.
Learn more →Prohibited & Restricted Items
Prohibited
- xNarcotics and illegal drugs
- xExplosives and flammable materials
- xWeapons and ammunition
- xCounterfeit goods
- xCounterfeit currency and documents
Restricted (permit required)
- !Medicines and pharmaceuticals
- !Food and beverages
- !Plants and seeds
- !Electronics (lithium batteries)
- !Perfumes and cosmetics (volume limits)
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Duty & Tax Estimate
Estimated import charges when shipping goods to Uzbekistan:
| Goods Value | Duty | VAT/Tax | Total Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $0 | $0 | Free |
| $100 | $0 | $0 | Free |
| $200 | $20 | $26 | $46 |
| $500 | $80 | $70 | $150 |
| $1000 | $180 | $142 | $322 |
Estimates only. Actual duties depend on product category and HS code.
Popular routes to Uzbekistan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duty-free threshold for Uzbekistan?
The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Uzbekistan is $100. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Uzbekistan?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Uzbekistan is 12%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. VAT at 12% on imports. Basic food items and children's goods at reduced rates.
How long does customs clearance take in Uzbekistan?
Typical customs clearance in Uzbekistan takes 3-7 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Uzbekistan?
To import into Uzbekistan, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.