From December 1, 2021, phytosanitary certificates for goods are checked and issued through the “Single Window” information system at the checkpoints of cars across the state border of Uzbekistan. The practice of stamping and registration of trade documents by phytosanitary authorities has been canceled, EastFruit reports.
According to EastFruit experts, such simplifications represent the second stage in the implementation of advanced digital technologies while simplifying customs procedures.
To further increase the efficiency of the customs authorities through the introduction of advanced digital technologies in simplifying customs procedures, a decree of the President of Uzbekistan “On simplifying customs procedures and further improving the organizational structure of the state customs service” was adopted in September 2021.
Since there are no reservations in the document regarding the application of its provisions to certain categories of goods, the stipulated provisions equally apply to fruit and vegetable products.
Under the document, out-of-category customs posts for remote electronic declaration are being created in Uzbekistan. From October 1, 2021, they are to be established in the departments of the State Customs Committee (SCC) in Tashkent, Syrdarya, Kashkadarya and Khorezm regions, and from April 1, 2022 – gradually in other territorial departments of the SCC.
