BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 7. Uzbekistan’s
Samarkand regional customs authorities and representatives of
China’s Shanghai SUS Environment have discussed measures to
facilitate imports of technological equipment for a major
investment project in the region.


This was reflected in the statement by the State Customs
Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.


The meeting focused on the current status of the investment
project, progress on construction work and customs clearance
procedures for technological equipment being imported from
China.


Sh. Salikhov, head of the Samarkand Regional Customs Department,
met with the Chinese investors and outlined the customs
authorities’ practical support for ensuring the timely and
effective implementation of investment projects.


The participants discussed ways to accelerate customs clearance
for imported technological equipment, correctly determine the
foreign economic activity commodity codes, and streamline customs
procedures.


They also exchanged views on resolving practical issues arising
during the implementation of the project.


“The customs authorities are ready to provide practical support
to ensure the timely and effective implementation of investment
projects, including by facilitating the rapid clearance of imported
technological equipment and resolving practical issues,” the
department said.







The discussions resulted in agreements to address several
existing issues, ensure the prompt customs clearance of imported
goods in accordance with established procedures and help keep the
investment project on schedule.


According to the customs department, SUS INVIRONMENT SAMARQAND
LLC imported more than 5,900 metric tons of goods worth $43.6
million during 2026.


The company also received 76.8 billion soums (about $6.5
million) in customs incentives in connection with the import
operations, according to the department.


The cooperation with Shanghai SUS Environment comes as
Uzbekistan continues efforts to attract foreign investment and
improve administrative procedures for investors implementing
projects in the country.


The customs authorities’ focus on faster clearance of imported
equipment is intended to help prevent delays in construction and
project implementation, while ensuring that imported goods are
processed in line with Uzbekistan’s customs regulations.