Republic of UzbekistanImport and export of goods and services with Uzbekistan — a bilingual EN/RU contract for the bank and customs in 15 minutes
Four contract types — for any deal structure with an Uzbek partner
A Russian company purchases goods from an Uzbek supplier: cotton, textiles, fruit, vegetables, fertilizers, chemicals.
A Russian company sells goods to an Uzbek buyer: petroleum products, metals, equipment, timber, foodstuffs.
A Russian company receives services from an Uzbek contractor: construction, IT, textile manufacturing.
A Russian company provides services to an Uzbek client: IT, engineering, education, consulting.
Key terms to reflect in the contract
Uzbekistan is a landlocked country. Main routes: rail (via Kazakhstan) and trucking. Recommended terms: FCA Tashkent or DAP Moscow/Yekaterinburg. Delivery time by truck is 5–7 days, by rail 10–14 days.
FCA · DAP · railSettlements with Uzbekistan use UZS (Uzbek som) and USD. The largest Uzbek banks: Asaka Bank (ASAKUZ22), National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity (NBFAUZ2X). The som has been convertible since 2019 — settlements have become simpler, but it's advisable to check the current options with your bank.
UZS · USD · SWIFTFor contracts from 3 million RUB, the bank registers it and assigns a unique registration number. The contract must include: payment terms, delivery deadlines, both parties' details. Our template complies with 173-FZ requirements.
173-FZ · registration numberUzbekistan is not a member of the EAEU (it has observer status). Import and export of goods require a customs declaration and payment of duties under the general procedure. An HS code is mandatory. Phytosanitary and veterinary control applies to agricultural products.
Customs declaration · HS code · customsAnswers to the most common questions
Fill in the form, pay online — and download right away. The file is accepted by banks and customs.
The same bilingual contract — tailored to each country’s specifics
Uzbek legal entities are registered in the Unified State Register of Business Entities. The main identifier is the TIN (9 digits), issued by the State Tax Committee. Company types: MCHJ (LLC) and AJ (JSC). You can check a company at my.gov.uz. Key banks: Asaka Bank — ASAKUZ22, Ipoteka Bank — IPOTUZ22, National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan — NBFAUZ2X.
Uzbekistan is a party to the Vienna Convention (CISG) — in force there since 1 December 1997, and Russia has been a party since 1991. The Convention applies to a sale-of-goods contract automatically unless the parties exclude it expressly. To do without it, say so in the "Governing Law" clause, which is also where the chosen law is stated.
Main delivery routes: rail via Kazakhstan — Tashkent — Yekaterinburg/Moscow (10–14 days, the most popular option for large-volume cargo); trucking via Kazakhstan — 5–7 days; air freight Tashkent — Moscow for high-value or time-sensitive cargo. The key transit point is Kazakhstan, so it's important to account for transit documents when drawing up the contract.
Imports from Uzbekistan: cotton and textiles, fresh fruit and vegetables, chemical products, cables and wires, carpets. Exports to Uzbekistan: petroleum products, natural gas, rolled metal, timber, grain, machinery and equipment. Russia is Uzbekistan's largest trading partner: trade turnover exceeds $9 billion per year.
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