After arrival in Tashkent, the cargo is placed in the airport’s temporary storage warehouse, where customs clearance begins. The process includes acceptance into temporary storage, submission of the declaration, document review by a customs inspector, inspection if required, and final release after duties and taxes are paid.
Documents required from the recipient
- Air waybill (AWB), the main transport document;
- Invoice showing the value of the goods and HS code;
- Agreement or contract for legal entities;
- Certificates of conformity or quality where required for the product category;
- Packing list for shipments containing several types of goods.
Clearance is handled through a customs broker or by filing an electronic declaration through the customs authority’s information system. Individuals may use simplified rules for personal-use goods within the applicable value and weight limits. Above those limits, commercial duty rates and VAT apply, and the shipment is processed as commercial cargo even when the recipient is an individual.
Timing and common delays
With a complete document set, customs clearance in Tashkent usually takes one to three business days. Delays are most often caused by inaccurate invoice descriptions, differences between declared and measured weight, or a missing certificate. Less commonly, delays arise when the declared customs value is noticeably below market value and the inspector requests additional proof of price.
To avoid storage delays, prepare the documents before the cargo leaves Dubai and confirm any disputed details, including the HS code, value and product description, with the broker or manager in advance.