The government of Uzbekistan is considering tightening regulations governing the importation of cars and electric vehicles, as outlined in the draft resolution regarding the measures to further improve the import of passenger cars into the country and the system for assessing their conformity. The proposal is currently undergoing interdepartmental discussions, Gazeta reports.
As per the document, the potential changes include restrictions on individuals importing cars, suggesting that they may be limited to importing no more than one vehicle for personal use in their name per calendar year. Additionally, the draft proposes a ban on individuals importing cars for commercial purposes starting from 2024. This measure appears to target those who, on customer orders, bring cars into the country, particularly from China.
The draft resolution also recommends exempting state-owned enterprises, manufacturing entities, and businesses from mandatory certification for vehicles imported for internal use and not intended for sale within Uzbekistan.
Furthermore, the proposal suggests allowing the issuance of vehicle type approval documents (VTA) based on valid certificates or test reports provided by accredited foreign laboratories for vehicles, electric buses, and electric vehicles manufactured in Uzbekistan through large-unit assembly and imported for commercial purposes.
The draft resolution aims to streamline processes, allowing for more efficient vehicle imports while maintaining safety standards. It proposes the recognition of small batches of vehicles, both locally produced and imported, within a calendar year. For categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, N3, O1 - O4, L1 - L7, the maximum volume of a small batch would be set at 50 units.
Moreover, entrepreneurs selling over 50 electric vehicles annually might be required to install charging stations to ensure their uninterrupted operation.
The Customs Committee is expected to play a crucial role in implementing these proposed changes, including overseeing the release of vehicles re-imported by individuals and preventing the transfer of goods placed under the customs regime without proper documentation. The committee is also tasked with ensuring compliance with regulations related to customs warehouse procedures.
Notably, these potential adjustments come after the authorization, starting January 1, 2023, for the sale of new imported cars by entities beyond official dealers of manufacturers.
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