Uzbekistan extends zero import duty on essential goods through 2027

The decision was formalized by a decree titled “On additional measures to ensure guaranteed supply of certain essential consumer goods to the population and to further support selected sectors of the economy,” signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Under the decree, the zero-rate customs duty will continue to apply to a wide range of imported staple food products. These include beef and lamb, fish, sugar, butter and other dairy-based oils and fats, poultry eggs, bananas, citrus fruits (excluding lemons), coffee, tea, animal and vegetable oils and fats, margarine, yeast, wheat flour, yogurt, cheese and curd products, onions, garlic, dried dates, apples, pears, quinces, flour, prepared or preserved meat products, jams, fruit jellies, marmalade, canned fruits, nuts, sauces, mineral and carbonated water, as well as children’s clothing and footwear, among many other items.

The authorities emphasized that the measure is aimed at preventing price increases for socially important goods in the domestic market. By expanding the use of tariff and non-tariff regulation instruments, the government seeks to mitigate the negative impact of these products on inflation and ensure stable supply to consumers.