How to Safely Import a Car from China to Uzbekistan

Importing from China is the most cost-effective way to buy a modern car in Uzbekistan — and the riskiest if done blind. Money is lost on prepayments to scammers, hidden car condition, miscalculated clearance and logistics. Below is the process Tez Motors follows, and what to watch at each step.

Step 1. Sourcing and inspection

We pick the model and trim for your need and budget. The key point is verifying the real condition and history: VIN and factory spec for new cars, accident and mileage reports for used ones. Never pay for a car nobody has physically inspected.

Step 2. Safe payment

Payment goes to a verified supplier/exporter, not a personal card. The contract fixes the price, spec and timeline — protecting you from the most common loss: prepaying a "seller from the chat".

Step 3. Logistics

The car is shipped by rail or car-carrier via Kazakhstan. Timeline is usually 3–6 weeks. Insist on cargo insurance and a clear "to Tashkent" price, not "to the border".

Step 4. Customs clearance

This is where surprise costs appear. An EV has 0% duty but 12% VAT and a recycling fee; combustion and regular hybrids add 15–40% duty. Full breakdown in the customs guide; exact figure in the calculator.

Step 5. Certification and registration

SBKTS paperwork and plates. EVs get "green" plates. Correct documents from China (invoice, origin) matter here, or the car gets stuck in processing.

DIY or turn-key?

DIY import is possible, but one miscalculation in clearance or logistics eats the whole saving. Tez Motors handles the full cycle — sourcing, inspection, payment, shipping, clearance and registration — at a fixed turn-key price. Pick a model in the catalog or message us for a quote.