Duty-Free Truck Imports Extended until 2028
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has announced that trucks meeting the “Euro-5” environmental standard and higher will continue to be exempt from customs duties and recycling fees for an additional three years. This decision was made during a meeting focused on developing Uzbekistan’s transport infrastructure on February 7.
In an effort to increase the participation of local freight forwarders in international cargo transportation, these forwarders will now be exempt from VAT. The Ministry of Transport has been tasked with increasing their share to 25% this year and 50% by 2026.
Previously, trucks meeting the “Euro-5” and higher environmental standards were granted exemptions from customs duties and recycling fees from August 2021 to January 1, 2025. President Mirziyoyev has now approved an extension of this privilege until 2028.
Furthermore, the President has instructed relevant authorities to work with private airlines to double the number of flights to cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench, Nukus, and Termez. There are also plans to increase air traffic by at least 20% this year, with a target of serving 15 million passengers.
In addition, President Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance of accelerating the introduction of modern electric train services between Tashkent, Yangiyul, Chinaz, and the Syrdarya region. These measures are all part of the government’s efforts to improve the country’s transport infrastructure and promote sustainable practices.
