Amendments To Customs Administration Rules In 2026

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has adopted Decree No. UP-250 "On Measures to Further Simplify and Enhance the Efficiency of Customs Administration and Foreign Trade Procedures",¹ aimed at the digitalization of customs procedures, reduction of business costs, and acceleration of foreign trade operations.

Key amendments:

1. Reduction of the financial burden

As of 1 March 2026:

• the customs fee for preliminary declaration is reduced by 20%;
• interest on installment plans / deferrals of customs payments for up to 14 days is abolished.

As of 1 June 2026:

• the option to defer or pay customs duties by installments for a period of up to 120 days is introduced;