TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 25. Uzbekistan
will test a new customs clearance system at its largest border
checkpoints by introducing red and green corridors for passenger
cars and buses, Trend reports.
The news follows a meeting held by President of Uzbekistan
Shavkat Mirziyoyev on digitization and improvement of the country’s
customs system.
The new system aims to streamline customs procedures, allowing
low-risk travelers and vehicles to pass through faster while
ensuring thorough checks for higher-risk cases. This initiative
aligns with broader customs reforms that have already reduced
export procedures and significantly increased border traffic.
Additionally, Uzbekistan plans to introduce a pre-arrival
passenger information system for international bus routes, similar
to air travel procedures. This measure is expected to cut customs
clearance time for buses in half, improving cross-border mobility
and trade.
Concurrently, Uzbekistan is strategically positioning itself to
amplify the throughput of transportation services by a targeted 15
percent, thereby achieving a projected valuation of 185 trillion
soums ($14.2 billion) by the fiscal year 2025.
The country also plans to allocate vacant land along highways
for entrepreneurs, leading to the construction of 72 modern
roadside service facilities. VAT exemptions and customs duty relief
will be provided to support these efforts, including a three-year
exemption for Euro-5 and higher freight vehicles.
