In Uzbekistan, it was proposed to change the norms for the duty-free transportation of goods

The “Yuksalish” movement expressed its opinion on the norms of duty-free import of goods for personal use and noted that tariff policy should not become a mechanism for increasing market costs and strengthening monopolies.

Starting May 1, 2025, new limits will be in effect in Uzbekistan: $1,000 for air travel, $500 for rail entry, $300 for border crossing by road, $200 for international courier deliveries, and $100 for postal items.

“Yuksalish” stated that tariff policy should not become a mechanism for increasing market costs and strengthening monopolies. The norms increased the financial burden on citizens and negatively affected the competitive environment. In turn, duties effectively create advantages for large importers and official distributors, while ordinary citizens are forced to overpay.

According to experts, high rates of up to 30% lead to the price increase of goods, a decrease in the range, a deterioration in quality, and a weakening of the position of small businesses. In this regard, it was proposed to enshrine limits and rates only at the level of law, to clearly distinguish between personal and commercial import, and to apply progressive rates instead of a single 30 percent rate.

At the same time, the authorities called for easing conditions for goods for which there is insufficient competition in the country, as well as simplifying the registration of devices through UzIMEI, making it free for importing 1-2 personal gadgets. The movement notes that a high duty on the import of goods for personal consumption restricts the property rights of citizens and contradicts the principles of economic freedom.

Customs policy should be aimed not at creating barriers, but at protecting consumer rights and developing healthy competition, — the “Yuksalish” movement stated.