Everything an importer asks first.
Ordering steps, logistics out of a landlocked country, the documents that travel with each shipment and the rules of your market.
How to buy from UzKand
Inquiry
Send product, volume, pack and destination through the quote form.
Specs & samples
We send specifications and the document list; samples for qualified B2B buyers.
Contract & prepayment
Contract on FCA Tashkent terms; 70% prepayment once the order is placed.
Production & shipment
Production and lot coding; the 30% balance when goods are ready, then documents and loading.
Standard terms
Prices are quoted per unit with each offer.
| Delivery basis | FCA Tashkent (Incoterms®) |
|---|---|
| Currency | US dollars |
| Payment | 70% prepayment on order, 30% when the goods are ready for dispatch |
| Shipping | Anywhere in the world, at the buyer’s cost |
| Logistics planning | Free of charge for our clients |
Logistics
- Uzbekistan is landlocked, so a freight forwarder is advised.
- Typical routes (indicative): by rail or road via Kazakhstan–Russia or the Caspian; via Iran or Türkiye to ports such as Bandar Abbas or Mersin; via Georgia (Poti).
- Containers: 20′ and 40′ HC. Samples and urgent consignments by air.
Routes and transit times are indicative — confirm them with your forwarder.
Documents per shipment
We prepare the shipping documents for every consignment. The exact set depends on your market and is confirmed with your offer.
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan)
- Phytosanitary certificate for plant products, where required
- Quality / analysis certificate
- Bill of lading, CMR or CIM
- Health certificate, where the destination requires it
Duties & preferences
EU: Uzbekistan has been a GSP+ beneficiary since 10 April 2021. About 66% of tariff lines enter duty-free, provided the rules of origin are met.
UK, USA and other markets: duty treatment differs by destination and product — confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker.
of EU tariff lines duty-free for Uzbekistan under GSP+.
Source: GSP Hub, in force since 10 April 2021
HS codes (indicative)
A starting point for your broker — classification depends on the exact recipe and preservation method.
| Product | HS (6-digit) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit preserves and jams (non-citrus) | 2007.99 | — |
| Citrus preserves (lemon) | 2007.91 | — |
| Fruit compotes | 2008.xx | Subheading depends on the fruit, e.g. cherries 2008.60 |
| Cucumbers and gherkins in vinegar | 2001.10 | — |
| Mixed vegetables in vinegar | 2001.90 | E.g. cherry tomato & cucumber assortments |
| Tomatoes, whole or in pieces | 2002.10 | Prepared otherwise than by vinegar |
| Peppers and other prepared vegetables | 2005.99 | — |
| Sauces and condiments (adjika) | 2103.90 | — |
Compliance by market
General guidance only
European Union
- An importer of record in the EU.
- Traceability under Regulation (EC) 178/2002.
- Labelling under Regulation (EU) 1169/2011: language, allergens, nutrition, origin, best-before, lot.
- Contaminant limits under Regulation (EU) 2023/915; pesticide residues under Regulation (EC) 396/2005.
- Sulphites declared above 10 mg/kg.
- No health claims outside the Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 register.
- Retailers often ask for a GFSI scheme (IFS, BRCGS, FSSC 22000) and social-compliance codes.
- Proof of origin for GSP+ tariff preference.
United Kingdom
- A UK-based importer.
- UK food labelling rules.
- Contaminant and pesticide limits under retained UK law.
- Phytosanitary rules via APHA / Defra.
- Check tariff preferences and origin rules with your broker.
United States
- FDA food facility registration.
- Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) obligations for the importer.
- Prior Notice for each shipment.
- Process filing for acidified and low-acid canned foods.
- Labelling under 21 CFR 101: Nutrition Facts, allergens including sesame.
- Verify every point at fda.gov.
Gulf (GCC)
- Halal certificate from an accredited body.
- Arabic labelling.
- Production and expiry dates on pack.
- GSO standards and shelf-life minimums.
- Importer registration.
South Korea
- Overseas manufacturer registration with MFDS.
- Korean-language label, usually applied by the importer.
- Additive and colourant limits.
- Check tariff treatment with your broker.
China
- Registration of overseas food manufacturers with GACC for the relevant categories.
- Chinese label requirements.
- CIQ inspection on arrival.
- Check product eligibility before the first order.
Japan
- Import notification under the Food Sanitation Act.
- Positive lists for additives and residues.
- Japanese labelling, usually by the importer.
Samples, specifications, audits
Samples go to qualified B2B buyers. Specification sheets are sent with each quote. For audits, factory visits or complaints, contact the export team.