Your Guide to Importing IT & Telecom Products into Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented rate, driven by a national strategy to reach $5 billion in IT exports by 2030. For international businesses, this represents a massive opportunity to supply the hardware, networking gear, and telecommunications infrastructure required to fuel this growth. However, success in this market depends on navigating a complex regulatory framework involving comprehensive customs regimes, digital filing systems, and strict electronic equipment registration rules.

The Role of the Importer of Record in Uzbekistan

For foreign IT vendors and manufacturers without a local legal presence in Uzbekistan, having a reliable Importer of Record (IOR) is the most critical component of the supply chain. The IOR acts as the legal entity responsible for ensuring all imported goods comply with local customs and tax laws as well as technical regulations. By utilizing our professional IOR service, foreign businesses can manage the following requirements effectively:

• Legal Accountability: The IOR takes responsibility for the accuracy of all customs documentation and the payment of relevant duties

• Technical Compliance and Certification: Ensuring that IT hardware meets Uzbekistan’s safety and environmental standards

• Risk Mitigation: Our local experts handle the complexities of the bureaucracy to prevent costly border delays or the seizure of sensitive electronic equipment

Taxes and Duties for IT & Telecom Products in Uzbekistan

Financial planning for the Uzbek market requires a clear understanding of the "landed cost." In Uzbekistan, all import taxes are calculated based on the Customs Value, typically following the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) model with a standard VAT of 12%.

HS codes, appropriately assigned by certified customs brokers, determine the exact duties due on specific electronic products. Generally, customs duty rates are categorized as follows:

• Computing Hardware: Laptops and desktops generally face low tariffs of 0% to 5%, with high-performance equipment often eligible for full exemptions

• Consumer Electronics: Home appliances are taxed between 10% and 20%, with higher rates applied to luxury models

• Second-hand Equipment: Used or refurbished electronics are subject to higher tariffs ranging from 10% to 20% depending on their condition

Some infrastructure projects may qualify for 0% duties and 0% VAT. This applies to specific technological equipment not produced locally, such as high-capacity servers, specialized telecommunications base stations, and advanced networking components used for modernization. Because regulations are subject to frequent updates, we recommend verifying your specific product list with our specialists to ensure full compliance with the latest legislation.

To get a better understanding of how customs duties and taxes are calculated in Uzbekistan, check out our Comprehensive Guide to Customs Clearance in Uzbekistan.

Navigating the Regulatory Maze of Foreign Trade, Capital Controls & Non-Tariff Trade Barriers

Navigating the complex regulatory landscape of Uzbekistan is the first step to successful IT and telecom imports. The government tightly monitors all foreign trade operations utilizing the digital E-Contract system. This requires that every import contract be registered before your IT and telecom products can be legally imported into the country. The system ensures transparency by automatically cross-referencing contract data with the import customs declaration and verifying that all taxes and duties are correctly linked to the importer’s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

All imported mobile devices with a SIM or eSIM (including IoT sensors and tablets) must strictly comply with UzIMEI regulations. These devices must be declared at the point of entry to gain local network access. Importers then face a strict 30-day deadline to complete the registration in the national database. Since the UzIMEI system is fully integrated with customs, any undeclared hardware is automatically flagged. This can lead to immediate and permanent communication blocking for the device and substantial financial penalties for the importer.

Telecommunications equipment and devices require compliance with the technical regulations of the Center for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) under the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan. As the sole organization for civil radio frequency administration, EMC is responsible for two main areas: issuing permits to use the radio frequency spectrum and examining the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of radio-electronic equipment. EMC also conducts continuous monitoring of the radio-frequency spectrum and is tasked with the elimination of radio interference.

Partner with Delta Global Solutions for seamless electronic and radio equipment imports. We cut through the red tape, expertly facilitate all EMC requirements, and guarantee timely certification to get your products to market faster.

The Infrastructure Boom: Why Uzbekistan is Importing Hyperscale IT and Telecom Gear

Uzbekistan’s digital transformation strategy extends far beyond device-level imports. The country is positioning itself as a regional hub for high-capacity computing, AI infrastructure, and data center development. Large-scale data center development in Uzbekistan is reshaping demand for:

• High-performance, AI-optimized servers and GPUs

• Power distribution and cooling systems

• Telecom backbone equipment

• Enterprise networking infrastructure

• Energy-efficient storage systems

• Strategic eExpansion of national data infrastructure

One of the most significant initiatives is the partnership with DataVolt, which is developing a major AI-focused data center in Tashkent. The first phase includes a 12 MW facility valued at approximately $150 million, with long-term expansion plans targeting up to 500 MW capacity. The project is designed to meet international sustainability standards and support AI-intensive workloads through high-performance GPU infrastructure.

In parallel, Uzbekistan is exploring innovative energy models for digital infrastructure. A memorandum involving Uzatom and Japan’s Microsystems Corporation outlines plans for a dedicated data center powered by Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). If implemented, this would represent a pioneering integration of nuclear energy and digital infrastructure, providing stable, predictable power for energy-intensive computing facilities.

To decentralize infrastructure development, the government designated the Republic of Karakalpakstan as a priority region for data centers. Investors contributing more than $100 million to data center development in Uzbekistan’s western region may benefit from preferential electricity tariffs, customs duty exemptions on imported high-tech equipment, and tax incentives under special economic regimes.

These policies significantly enhance the attractiveness of importing IT infrastructure into Uzbekistan for hyperscale and enterprise projects. For global vendors of servers, cooling systems, fiber infrastructure, and power management equipment, this expansion represents long-term structural demand, not short-term procurement cycles.

IT Park Uzbekistan

At the center of Uzbekistan’s technology strategy is IT Park Uzbekistan, the country’s flagship innovation and export platform. Located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, IT Park serves as the primary ecosystem for software exporters, fintech startups, telecom operators, AI developers, and international outsourcing companies.

Key developments include:

• Construction of a 12 MW data center in partnership with DataVolt

• Planned long-term investment scaling capacity toward 500 MW

• Development of an Artificial Intelligence Center

• Establishment of a Space and Future Technologies Center

• Construction of additional high-rise office and commercial facilities

The park currently hosts thousands of resident companies employing over 14,000 specialists. Service output has exceeded $1.6 billion annually, with IT exports surpassing the $1 billion mark - a milestone reinforcing Uzbekistan’s ambition to become a regional digital services exporter. For foreign hardware manufacturers and telecom suppliers, IT Park Uzbekistan drives demand for:

• Enterprise servers and storage

• Network switching and routing systems

• Cybersecurity infrastructure

• Cloud-ready hardware platforms

• Telecom backbone equipment

As digital services scale in Uzbekistan, so does the need for reliable, compliant, and high-performance infrastructure imports, making understanding the import process crucial for global IT and telecom equipment suppliers.

Why Delta Global Solutions for IT & Telecom Imports into Uzbekistan?

At Delta Global Solutions, we leverage our deep local expertise, risk-management capabilities, and industry know-how to deploy sustainable, compliant logistics solutions for your business.

As a global transport and freight forwarding company, we specialize in high-speed air freight and cargo charters to ensure your high-value technology reaches its destination seamlessly and without delay. Beyond our core air cargo expertise, we provide a broad end-to-end logistics suite including DDP and door-to-door delivery, expert customs clearance, IOR services, cargo insurance, and flexible multimodal transport across Europe, CIS and beyond.

Contact us today for a consultation on importing your IT and telecom equipment into Uzbekistan and let our dedicated team of experts manage your IT assets with the professional, accurate, and fully compliant service in Uzbekistan.

FAQ:

1. Can I import and sell my IT products without having a registered office in Uzbekistan?

Yes, through an Importer of Record (IOR) service. Delta Global Solutions can act as your legal entity in Uzbekistan, handling all customs, taxes, and compliance requirements so you can sell to local clients without the cost and complexity of setting up a local branch.

2. How long does the entire customs clearance process take for high-tech equipment?

While external factors (like document accuracy) play a role, we aim for maximum efficiency. If all documents are issued correctly, standard customs clearance typically takes 1 to 3 business days.