Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan canceled pre-shipment inspection of imported goods.

According to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No 3624 of March 24, 2018 "On measures to further liberalize foreign trade and improve the efficiency of trade operations," it was established that a pre-shipment inspection of goods imported into the Republic of Uzbekistan is carried out on a voluntary basis.

It should also be noted that from now on, pre-shipment inspection services for goods imported into the Republic of Uzbekistan have the right to provide inspection bodies accredited by the authorized body in accordance with the requirements of international standards. Payment for the services of inspection bodies, including for the conduct of a pre-shipment inspection, is carried out on their accounts opened with commercial banks on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Adoption of this document will facilitate further liberalization of foreign trade, creation of favorable conditions for business entities in foreign economic activity, as well as removal of barriers and barriers in the conduct of trade operations.

Source: uzdaily.uz