Why is this important
Expanding the list of branded products with reduced import duties directly impacts the product range on the domestic market and the operating conditions for international brands in Uzbekistan. Lower customs duties make the country more attractive to global manufacturers and official distributors, reducing entry costs. Furthermore, the availability of branded goods can boost consumer activity and promote shopping tourism.
What happened
- Shavkat Mirziyoyev has expanded the list of branded products whose imports are subject to reduced customs duties.
- Reduced rates apply when importing goods under a direct contract with the brand owner or its authorized supplier, including distributors, dealers, sales representatives, and licensees.
Numbers and facts
- The list includes coffee and its substitutes containing coffee, with the TN VED code 0901, for which a duty rate of 0% is established.
- Household candles (HS code 3406 000000) are included in the list with a duty rate of 10%.
- Tableware, cutlery, kitchen utensils and other household items made of plastic (code 3924) are subject to a duty of 10%.
- Cutlery and kitchen utensils made of wood (code 4419) are also included at a rate of 10%.
- Baskets and other wickerwork (code 4602) are subject to a 10% duty.
- Carpets and textile floor coverings, including handicrafts (code 5702), are subject to a duty of 10%.
- Blankets and travel rugs (code 6301) are included at a rate of 5%.
- Bed, table and kitchen linen, including pillowcases, towels and tablecloths (code 6302), are subject to a 10% duty.
- Curtains, drapes, lambrequins and bed valances (code 6303) are included at a rate of 5%.
- Porcelain tableware (code 6911) is subject to a 10% duty.
- Ceramic tableware and other ceramic household goods (code 6912 00) are included at a rate of 10%.
- Ceramic figurines and other decorative articles (code 6913) are subject to a 10% duty.
- Glassware, stationery, toiletries and decorative articles, excluding jars, bottles and flasks (code 7013), are included at a rate of 10%.
- Metal utensils, cutlery and kitchenware for household use (code 7323) are subject to a 10% duty.
- Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, fish and butter knives, sugar tongs and similar items (code 8215) are included at a rate of 10%.
Context
- Importing branded goods from an expanded list will become more cost-effective for official suppliers working directly with brand rights holders.
- The presence of international brands in the home goods, textiles, tableware, and decor segments may increase due to a reduction in customs duties.
- For consumers, this potentially means a wider range of branded products, and for the country, an additional incentive for the development of retail and shopping tourism.
