Import Custom Clearance of an Agricultural Aircraft in Uzbekistan

Nadira Islamova
Jun 5
2 min read

Updated: Jun 5

Managing Complex Import Customs Clearance for Air Tractor 502A in Uzbekistan

Find Out About Our Import Custom Clearance and Last Mile Logistics Services in Uzbekistan

Case Summary

Services Involved: import customs clearance, last mile

Customer Benefits:

Import customs clearance procedure for the aircraft was completed within 48 hours of its arrival in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Documents required for import customs clearance in Uzbekistan were prepared and reviewed in advance
On-site customs inspection assistance, direct coordination with customs and airport authorities
Continuous 24/7 support was provided before and after aircraft arrival

Background

In May 2025, Delta Global Solutions was entrusted with the complex task of handling import customs clearance for a new agricultural aircraft Air Tractor 502A in Uzbekistan. The aircraft flew from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Texas, USA to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) in Uzbekistan, making 12 stops across multiple countries before reaching its final destination. The solo pilot flew 15 consecutive days, demonstrating extraordinary resilience and commitment. At the same time, Delta Global Solutions was overseeing ground operations in Uzbekistan for more than a month in preparation.

Challenge: Cross-Border Aircraft Import Clearance in Uzbekistan with Tight Deadlines

Bringing an American-manufactured aircraft into Uzbekistan is a high-stakes process that involves:

Aligning international arrival schedules with local customs clearance procedures for import
Managing detailed regulatory documentation for the aircraft import clearance
Ensuring readiness for the red lane customs inspection immediately after landing
Minimizing clearance time to avoid downtime or delays for the end user

Solution: End-to-End Import Customs Clearance for Aircraft in Uzbekistan

Our experts at Delta Global Solutions applied their aviation logistics and customs clearance expertise to prepare every aspect in advance, ensuring the aircraft’s smooth import into Uzbekistan.

Pre-Arrival Preparation:

Conducted multiple consultations with customs authorities
Prepared and submitted all required documents for import customs clearance in Uzbekistan for pre-approval
Ensured all compliance steps were aligned with aviation import regulations

Timeline:

May 12, 2025 at 5PM: Aircraft landed at Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
May 12, 2025 at 6PM: Customs clearance process initiated
May 13, 2025 between 3PM and 6PM: Red lane customs inspection completed with Delta Global Solutions team on-site
May 14, 2025 at 4 PM: Custom clearance procedure for import finalized
May 14, 2025 at 7PM: Aircraft departed for its operational site

Throughout the whole process our expert team worked tirelessly, with two members coordinating on-site to ensure real-time coordination. Our Last Mile team ensured proactive communication with all players of the logistics chain, providing professional support and oversight to our customer throughout the entire process of customs clearance.

Conclusion

Ensuring seamless import customs clearance for aircraft such as Air Tractor 502A in Uzbekistan involves more than mere clearance — it demands expertly navigating risks, regulatory challenges, and precise operational timing. In this case, Delta Global Solutions not only completed the import clearance procedure within 48 hours but also maintained clear communication with multiple parties, including airport authorities, ground handling service, customs officers, the customer and the end user for efficient last mile coordination. This accomplishment reinforces the importance of logistics expertise in air freight import customs clearance scenarios — especially in Uzbekistan. When every hour counts, Delta Global Solutions brings reliability where it matters most.