When you arrive to Uzbekistan, it’s obviously allowed to bring goods for personal use, in a certain amount. In addition, a citizen of any country has the right to bring other goods with the total cost of:
- no more than 2000 USD, when arriving through international airports of Uzbekistan;
- no more than 1000 USD, when arriving through railway and river check points;
- no more than 300 USD, when crossing road (pedestrian) borders.
Anything that exceeds the corresponding amount is subject to customs payments. You can bring such goods no more than once a month.
Customs fees incurred for excess of the allowable amount include the following charges:
- excise tax
- 20% collection from individuals
- VAT
- customs duties.
All these goods must be indicated in the T-6 customs declaration form.
Below is a table with the maximum permitted quantity of the most frequently imported goods to Uzbekistan, for importation without paying customs fee:
№ | Name of goods | Maximum allowed quantity |
1 | Confectionery | 5 kg. |
2 | Chocolate bars | 5 kg. |
3 | Alcohol products (including beer) | 2 l. |
4 | Tobacco products | 10 packs |
5 | Detergents and cleaners | 5 kg. |
6 | Genuine leather clothing, each item separately | 1 piece (but not more than 3 pieces in total) |
7 | Video and audio equipment, each item separately | 1 piece (but not more than 3 pieces in total) |
8 | Coffee | 2 kg. |
9 | Watches of any kind | 2 pieces |
10 | Sturgeon caviar | 0,5 kg. |
11 | Mixed foods | 2 kg. |
12 | Car cosmetics, each item separately | 2 kg. |
13 | Knitted products of machine and manual knitting, each item separately | 2 kg. |
14 | Linens | 5 sets |
15 | Soft drinks | 2 l. |
It’s not allowed to bring the following goods to Uzbekistan:
- narcotic and psychotropic substances (only with the permission of the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan)
- ozone-containing substances, animals and plants that are rare and endangered, and also listed in the Red Book (only with the permission of the State Committee for Nature Protection of Uzbekistan)
- ethyl alcohol
- any media (books, video and audio recordings, manuscripts, photographs, etc.) that promote terrorism, violence, racism, and that could harm the state of Uzbekistan.
As for drugs, there is a list of permitted drugs in certain quantities. This amount should not exceed 30 tablets or 10 ampoules in one pack.
Below is a list of the most common drugs that are allowed to bring to Uzbekistan for personal use:
№ | Name of a drug | Permitted quantity |
1 | Painkillers, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs | 5 packs |
2 | Antiallergic drugs | 8 упаковок |
3 | Antibiotics | 12 packs |
4 | Antiviral drugs | 6 packs |
5 | Cardiovascular drugs | 10 packs |
6 | Disinfectants and antiseptics | 5 packs |
7 | Insulin and other antidiabetic agents | 30 packs |
8 | Sedatives | 10 packs |
9 | Means that affect the respiratory system | 10 packs |
10 | Vitamins | 8 packs |
11 | Contact lenses | 5 pairs |
12 | Protective glasses | 5 pieces |
13 | Oral and dental hygiene products | 10 pieces |
The above permitted quantities are allowed for a one-time entry into Uzbekistan. Try to adhere to these norms and let no illnesses threaten your rest.