Article 189. Use of forms of customs control

In using the forms of customs control the customs authorities shall apply a principle of selectivity and use those forms of customs control that ensure compliance with customs legislation. A customs authority official shall determine the form of customs control.

When exercising customs control, customs authorities shall apply a risk management system to identify goods and vehicles, documents of legal entities and individuals subject to verification, select forms of customs control and scope of their application in order to prevent violations of customs legislation.

Certain forms of customs control shall be waived according to the legislation and international agreements of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Waiver of certain forms of customs control or exemption from them shall not mean that legal entities and individuals are exempt from the obligation to comply with customs legislation.

The following items shall not be subject to customs inspection:

personal baggage of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the ex-President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

personal baggage of members of the Senate and deputies of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, members of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman) and diplomatic passports holders of the Republic of Uzbekistan, if these individuals cross the customs border in connection with performance of official duties;

personal baggage of other officials in accordance with the law.

Foreign warships (vessels), combat and military transport aircrafts and self-driven military equipment shall be exempt from customs inspection.

Technical and other means, which are safe for life and health of humans, animals, plants and do not cause damage to goods and vehicles, can be used during customs control.

In order to exercise customs control, the State customs committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall cooperate with the customs authorities of foreign countries, sign agreements on mutual assistance and exchange of information with them.