Why is this important
The program of priority measures is aimed at reducing the volume of the shadow economy, which remains one of the main obstacles to the growth of transparency and stability of the financial system of Uzbekistan. The decree strengthens customs control, improves import traceability, and optimizes the mechanisms for regulating commodity flows.
What happened
- The President approved a program of measures to reduce the shadow economy, including reforms in the field of import, customs control, and accounting of goods.
- The document provides for increased transparency in the field of import, customs control, and goods turnover.
- One of the directions will be the simplification of non-tariff control and processing of imports at border customs posts.
- The program provides for a reduction in the volume of imported passenger cars in the name of individuals by simplifying non-tariff measures for legal entities when importing motor vehicles.
Numbers and facts
- To implement this direction, it is planned to prepare a corresponding document by March 1, 2026.
- The Cabinet of Ministers’ resolution on this matter is expected to be adopted by March 1.
- It is planned to establish informational interaction between the Customs Committee and the UZIMEI Center during the registration of IMEI codes of mobile devices by February 1.
Context
- The import of motor vehicles and mobile devices is traditionally a risk zone, including informal schemes and undeclared operations.
- Increasing the transparency of customs procedures and the traceability of goods is one of the key elements of economic security reforms.
- Simplification of non-tariff control at the border can accelerate the processing of goods and reduce the administrative burden on importers.
- Stimulating the import of cars through legal entities will reduce import schemes for individuals, which can increase control and tax revenues.
