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Uzbekistan Import Duty Rate for Cosmetics & Skincare

HS 3304 · Beauty or make-up preparations

Uzbekistan MFN Import Duty Rate

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20–30%

on CIF value

Consumer beauty products.

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: cosmetics & skincare 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 cosmetics & skincare correctly

Heading 3304 covers beauty and make-up preparations and skincare: lip and eye make-up, manicure products, powders, creams and sunscreens.

Shampoos and hair products go to 3305, oral care to 3306 and deodorants and bath products to 3307
Medicated creams with a therapeutic dose may be pharmaceuticals (3004)
Make-up brushes go to 9603

Compliance. The EU requires a responsible person, safety report and CPNP notification; the US requires facility registration and product listing under MoCRA; many Asian markets require pre-market registration.

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 Cosmetics & Skincare in Uzbekistan?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Cosmetics & Skincare (HS 3304) in Uzbekistan is 20–30% on the CIF value. Consumer beauty products.

Is VAT charged on Cosmetics & Skincare 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 Cosmetics & Skincare in Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has free trade agreements with CIS Free Trade Zone (Russia, Kazakhstan, etc.). Check whether your origin country qualifies for a preferential rate on HS 3304.

How is import duty calculated for Cosmetics & Skincare 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.