In Uzbekistan, the custom duty rate for international courier shipments will be reduced by 20 percent

In Uzbekistan, the customs duty for international courier shipments will be reduced by 20 percent

In Uzbekistan, starting from November 1, 2026, the current customs duty rate for customs clearance of international courier shipments will be reduced by 20 percent. This was stipulated by the decision of the President of Uzbekistan "On additional measures to develop the transport and logistics system" [PQ-368].

Currently, the existing customs duty rate for customs clearance of international courier shipments is 2 percent of the Base Calculation Amount (BCA) per 1 kg of gross weight.

Since the BCA was set at 440,000 UZS from September 1, 2026, this amount equals 8,800 UZS per 1 kg.

After the rate is reduced by 20 percent from November 1, 2026, the duty amount will drop to 1.6 percent of the BCA per 1 kg, which is 7,040 UZS/kg according to the current BCA.

Earlier, from January 1, 2027, the single customs payment rate for goods imported by individuals in excess of duty-free import allowances was reduced from 30 percent to 20 percent.

For example, if a person flies into Uzbekistan and brings an iPhone worth $1,300, the duty-free limit for an air passenger is $1,000. Customs duties are calculated on the excess amount — in this case, $300.

Currently, at a 30 percent rate, the single customs payment would be $90: $300×30% = $90.

Starting from January 1, 2027, at a 20 percent rate, one will have to pay $60 for the same phone: $300×20% = $60.

As a reminder, from May 1, 2025, the government tightened the norms for duty-free import of goods by individuals.

In addition, the allowance for goods arriving in international courier shipments addressed to an individual was reduced from $1,000 per quarter to $200 per month.

Starting from July 20, in order to use the duty-free limit, citizens must stay abroad for at least 2 days if returning on foot or by car, and at least 3 days if returning by plane.

The government also introduced limits on the import of biologically active additives (dietary supplements) for personal use.

The duty-free threshold for tobacco and perfume products was also revised.

Furthermore, when importing a new mobile device (even if for personal use), passengers were made obligated to fill out a customs declaration (regardless of the phone's value); otherwise, when registering it in the UzIMEI system, a duty (30 percent of the full value, now 20 percent) will have to be paid.