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Uzbekistan Import Duty Rate for Clothing & Apparel

HS 61 / 62 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories

Uzbekistan MFN Import Duty Rate

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20–30%

on CIF value

CIS: 0–15%

Finished garments typically 20–30%.

Rate varies — verify exact HS subheading at the official tariff schedule.

How duty is calculated

CIF value

Product cost + international freight + insurance

Import duty (20–30%)

Applied to CIF value. EU, UK, and most countries use CIF.

VAT (12%)

Applied to CIF value + duty. Collected at customs.

Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.

Worked example: clothing & apparel worth US$10,000

A commercial shipment invoiced at US$10,000 with US$900 of international freight and insurance. Uzbekistan charges duty on the CIF value (goods + freight + insurance), so the duty base is US$10,900. Customs converts the amount to UZS at the official exchange rate on the day of import.

Charge	At 20%	At 30%
Import duty	$2,180	$3,270
VAT (12%)	$1,570	$1,700
Total paid at the border	$3,750	$4,970

VAT is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty. The rate depends on the exact subheading, which is why the example shows both ends of the 20–30% range. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying clothing & apparel correctly

Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted garments and Chapter 62 woven ones; within each, the code depends on garment type, gender and fibre content.

Knitted vs woven is the first question, and it changes the code entirely
The fibre that predominates by weight decides the subheading — a 51% cotton / 49% polyester top is cotton
Men's vs women's is decided by the way the garment closes (left over right is men's)

Compliance. Garments need fibre-content and care labels (EU Textile Regulation, US FTC Textile Act) and, for the US, country-of-origin marking; children's sleepwear and drawstrings have extra safety rules.

Importing into Uzbekistan: what you need

The Customs Committee under the Ministry of Economy and Finance clears imports; duty rates are set by presidential decree on the national tariff, aligned with the CIS commodity nomenclature.

Registration. Registration as a foreign trade participant and an import contract registered in the Unified Electronic Information System of Foreign Trade Operations.

Low-value shipments. Individuals have a duty-free allowance for personal parcels; commercial goods pay duty, excise and VAT from the first som.

Documents customs will ask for

Cargo customs declaration
Registered foreign trade contract
Commercial invoice and packing list
Certificate of origin (ST-1 for CIS free-trade treatment)
Certificate of conformity for goods subject to mandatory certification

Charges on top of duty

VAT 12% on value + duty + excise
Excise on vehicles, alcohol, tobacco and some electronics
Customs clearance fees

Watch out. Goods of CIS origin with an ST-1 certificate usually enter duty-free under the CIS Free Trade Agreement, so origin often matters more than the MFN rate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty rate for Clothing & Apparel in Uzbekistan?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Clothing & Apparel (HS 61 / 62) in Uzbekistan is 20–30% on the CIF value. Finished garments typically 20–30%.

Is VAT charged on Clothing & Apparel imports to Uzbekistan?

Yes. Uzbekistan charges VAT at 12% on the CIF value plus any import duty. This applies to virtually all commercial imports.

Are there FTA rates available for Clothing & Apparel in Uzbekistan?

Yes. CIS: 0–15%. CIS Free Trade Zone (Russia, Kazakhstan, etc.) are the key agreements — verify origin requirements with your customs broker.

How is import duty calculated for Clothing & Apparel entering Uzbekistan?

Duty is calculated on the CIF value of the goods. CIF value includes the product cost, international freight, and insurance. The MFN duty of 20–30% is applied to this value. VAT (12%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.