Article 197. Customs identification

Customs identification shall be conducted by using means of customs identification of goods, vehicles and documents as well as premises and other places where goods, which are subject to customs control, are or can be located.

The means of customs identification are as follows:

affixed seals, stamps;

applied digital, letter and other markings, identification marks;

affixed stamps;

samples and specimens;

written descriptions, drawings;

large-scale images, illustrations, photographs and videos;

shipping documents and other documents;

applied special stickers and protective devices;

shipping documents required for customs purposes, placed in the cargo compartments of vehicles, which are sealed and stamped by a customs authority of departure;

documents required for customs purposes that are placed in security envelopes;

other means of customs identification that do not contradict the legislation.

Means of customs identification can be changed, removed or destroyed by the customs authorities, except in cases where there is a real threat of destruction, irrevocable loss or significant damage to goods and vehicles. The customs authorities shall be immediately informed of the change, removal or destruction of customs identification means and evidence of a real threat.

Seals, stamps or other means of customs identification affixed by the customs authorities of foreign countries according to international agreements of the Republic of Uzbekistan can be recognized as means of customs identification.

Seals, stamps or other means of customs identification affixed by the senders of goods and carriers, as well as by the customs authorities of foreign states in accordance with international treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be recognized as means of customs identification.