How does a car travel from Japan to landlocked Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has no ocean access, so cars are shipped by sea from Japan to a transit port, then travel overland through neighbouring countries into Uzbekistan.

What import duties apply in Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan applies its own customs tariff outside the EAEU framework. Duties, excise and VAT on imported vehicles depend on engine size, vehicle age and declared value.

Are Japanese cars popular in Uzbekistan?

Yes — demand for used Japanese vehicles has grown steadily, driven by their reputation for reliability and the availability of parts. Models like the Toyota Corolla, Honda Fit and Suzuki Swift are well known in the market and straightforward to service locally.

How do you import a car from Japan to Uzbekistan, and what does it cost? (2026)

Last reviewed 1 July 2026 by AVON INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., licensed USS member dealer (card L-1525)

This page explains the rules, documents, import taxes, shipping and typical landed cost for a used car imported from Japan to Uzbekistan.

Japan's auction stock is right-hand drive. We do not convert steering. For Uzbekistan we can only source the limited left-hand-drive cars that come up at Japanese auctions, mostly European and American imports, so choice is narrow and prices are higher than for ordinary Japanese stock.

Uzbekistan is Central Asia's most populous country and a growing market for reliable used vehicles. Demand for Japanese makes has increased as buyers weigh the quality and parts availability of Japanese imports against locally-assembled alternatives. Like its neighbours, Uzbekistan is fully landlocked, so getting a car from Japan involves ocean freight to a transit hub and then a multi-border overland leg. Uzbekistan operates its own customs regime outside the EAEU, with its own duty rates, VAT structure and vehicle registration requirements.

Can you import a used car from Japan to Uzbekistan?

Steering: Left-hand drive only

How do you import a car from Japan to Uzbekistan, step by step?

Check the import rules
Uzbekistan requires left-hand-drive vehicles, so ordinary right-hand-drive Japanese stock cannot be registered there.
Buy the car and obtain the export certificate
After purchase in Japan the car's registration is cancelled and an export certificate is issued. An English translation of it is needed for customs and registration in Uzbekistan.
Ship the car
The car ships from Japan by sea to the nearest practical transit port, then travels overland through the relevant border crossings into Uzbekistan.
Lodge the customs entry and pay the taxes
A licensed clearing agent lodges the import declaration with the invoice, bill of lading and export certificate. Customs assesses duty and taxes on the declared value.
Register the car
After customs release and payment of port charges, the car is registered and plated by Uzbekistan's vehicle registration authority.

What import duties and taxes does Uzbekistan charge?

Uzbekistan applies its own customs tariff — outside the EAEU — with duty rates, excise charges and VAT on imported vehicles that depend on engine size, vehicle age and declared customs value. The overland transit logistics also add meaningful inland freight cost given the landlocked geography.

Which cars from Japanese auctions can be registered in Uzbekistan?

Ford Explorer
Sold new in Japan with left-hand drive, so used Explorers turn up in Japanese stock from time to time.
Models and prices
Porsche Cayenne
Some Cayennes were sold new in Japan with left-hand drive and resurface in Japanese used stock in small numbers.
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Cadillac SRX
An American SUV sold new in Japan with left-hand drive; examples appear in Japanese used stock occasionally.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Left-hand-drive S-Class cars sold new in Japan appear in Japanese used stock, mostly older examples.
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How do you avoid scams when buying a car from Japan?

Check that the exporter is a registered Japanese company: look up its corporate number and address, and prefer members of the Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exporters Association.
Ask for the original auction sheet and, after purchase, the export certificate. Both name the chassis number, which should match the invoice.
Pay only to a company bank account in the exporter's name, never to a personal account or a money-transfer agent.

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Frequently asked questions

How does a car travel from Japan to landlocked Uzbekistan?: Uzbekistan has no ocean access, so cars are shipped by sea from Japan to a transit port, then travel overland through neighbouring countries into Uzbekistan.
What import duties apply in Uzbekistan?: Uzbekistan applies its own customs tariff outside the EAEU framework. Duties, excise and VAT on imported vehicles depend on engine size, vehicle age and declared value.
Are Japanese cars popular in Uzbekistan?: Yes — demand for used Japanese vehicles has grown steadily, driven by their reputation for reliability and the availability of parts. Models like the Toyota Corolla, Honda Fit and Suzuki Swift are well known in the market and straightforward to service locally.

Car import duty calculator for Uzbekistan

There is no instant calculator for Uzbekistan yet, because its tax model or freight route is not in the dataset. The rules and steps above still apply. Contact