Uzbekistan 乌兹别克斯坦

Central Asia · Left-hand drive (LHD) · Currency UZS

Rules may change. Verify current requirements with official authorities before trading.

Market Overview

Uzbekistan is a left-hand-drive Central Asian market with strict import controls, including certification and recycling fees. Most vehicles arrive by rail from China. EVs benefit from import-duty and excise exemptions.

Import Regulations

Regulations are high-risk data. Every rule below carries a source and confidence level. Confirm with official customs before trading.

Left-hand drive (LHD) only

Uzbekistan is a left-hand-drive market. Vehicles must be LHD to be registered.

Confidence: medium Source: Uzbekistan traffic authorities (public record)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Strict import controls

Needs review

Uzbekistan applies strict controls on vehicle imports, including certification and recycling fees. Confirm current requirements with official customs before trading.

Confidence: low Source: State Customs Committee

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Vehicle age restrictions

Needs review

Uzbekistan has historically restricted used vehicle imports by age. Confirm current limits with official customs before trading.

Confidence: low Source: State Customs Committee

Last checked: 2026-10-04

EV import duty & excise exemption

Needs review

Uzbekistan exempts electric vehicles from import duty and excise tax to encourage adoption. Confirm current rates with official customs before trading.

Confidence: low Source: Uzbekistan authorities (public record)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Vehicle Age Rules

Vehicle age restrictions

Needs review

Uzbekistan has historically restricted used vehicle imports by age. Confirm current limits with official customs before trading.

Confidence: low Source: State Customs Committee

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Drive Side

Left-hand drive (LHD)

Left-hand drive (LHD) only

Uzbekistan is a left-hand-drive market. Vehicles must be LHD to be registered.

Confidence: medium Source: Uzbekistan traffic authorities (public record)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Import Duties

Rates come from taxrules.json and may change. Confirm with official customs before trading.

Type	Label	Rate	Basis	Source	Source date	Review
Import duty	Import duty (used vehicles)	30%	CIF value	State Customs Committee	—	Review
Import duty	Import duty (electric vehicles, exempt)	0%	CIF value	State Customs Committee	—	Review

VAT & Taxes

Type	Label	Rate	Basis	Source	Source date	Review
VAT	VAT	12%	CIF + duty	State Tax Committee	—	—

Tax data last checked: 2026-10-04

Official Sources

Official authorities cited for Uzbekistan's import rules and tax rules. Verify current requirements with these sources before trading.

Uzbekistan traffic authorities (public record) — 1 rule
State Customs Committee — 4 rules
Uzbekistan authorities (public record) — 1 rule
State Tax Committee — 1 rule

EV Rules

EV import duty & excise exemption

Needs review

Uzbekistan exempts electric vehicles from import duty and excise tax to encourage adoption. Confirm current rates with official customs before trading.

Confidence: low Source: Uzbekistan authorities (public record)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Read the Uzbekistan EV guide →

Registration

Strict import controls

Needs review

Uzbekistan applies strict controls on vehicle imports, including certification and recycling fees. Confirm current requirements with official customs before trading.

Confidence: low Source: State Customs Committee

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Ports

Tashkent (via Khorgos/Alashankou rail) — Primarily land/rail transit

Shipping From China

Transit times are industry estimates, not guarantees. Actual schedules and rates vary by carrier and season.

Origin port	Destination	Est. days	Method
Lianyungang (连云港)	Tashkent (via Khorgos/Alashankou rail)	18–30	Container (rail transit)

Popular Vehicle Types

Song Plus 宋PLUS — SUV
Tiggo 8 瑞虎8 — SUV
Monjaro (Xingyue L) 星越L — SUV

Chinese Vehicle Brands

BYD 比亚迪
Geely Auto 吉利汽车
Chery 奇瑞
Changan 长安汽车
GAC Motor 广汽传祺
SAIC Motor 上汽集团
Great Wall Motor 长城汽车
Li Auto 理想汽车
NIO 蔚来
XPeng 小鹏汽车

Import Costs

The landed cost is made up of the vehicle price, freight, insurance, import duty, VAT and any excise or inspection fees. For a full breakdown, use the import cost calculator.

Market Considerations

Import controls are strict — confirm current requirements with customs.
Rail transit via Khorgos/Alashankou is the main route.
EVs are exempt from import duty and excise (confirm current status).

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Available Vehicles

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FAQ

Is Uzbekistan right- or left-hand drive?

Left-hand drive (LHD).

How strict are import rules?

Import controls are strict — verify with customs before trading.

Are there EV incentives?

EVs are exempt from import duty and excise — confirm current rates.

Rules may change. Verify current requirements with official authorities before trading.