Tajikistan Customs Guide: Importing and Exporting Personal Effects
This guide compiles Tajikistan customs regulations for importing and exporting household goods and personal effects. It applies to shipments by sea or air, and is compiled from the latest FIDI and IAM guides. For reference only - please confirm details with your Seapoe consultant before shipping.
USED HOUSEHOLD GOODS/PERSONAL
EFFECTS (Foreign nationals, non-diplomatic)
Documents Required
AWB/CMR/SMGS
Shipping invoice
Packing list
Copy of passport
Copy of diplomatic cards or ID/confirmation of employment
POA (sample provided by destination agent in Tajikistan).
Export Customs declaration
Customs Prescriptions
Foreign nationals coming to Tajikistan for executing projects/contracts in Tajikistan will have to come only on employment visas.
Preferential procedure for the movement of goods imported into the customs territory of the Republic of Tajikistan by individuals with complete exemption from payment of customs duties, taxes without application of prohibitions and restrictions established by regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Tajikistan (except for goods prohibited or restricted to export from the Republic of Tajikistan or import into the Republic of Tajikistan), is made in the following cases:
For the importation of goods (except vehicles), not intended for production or other business activities, whose total value in equivalent terms does not exceed US$ 1,000 and their total weight does not exceed 50 kilograms per person;
Simplified customs clearance procedure with uniform rates of customs duties, taxes are not applied if the customs value of goods imported by a natural person exceeds $1,000 and 50 kilograms. The general procedure for customs clearance
and payment of customs duties and taxes shall be applied in respect of such noncompliance.
Remarks
For more information, please contact your destination agent.
POV (Foreign nationals, non-diplomatic)
Documents Required
AWB/CMR/SMGS
Shipping invoice
Copy of passport
Copy of diplomatic cards or ID/Confirmation of Employment
POA (sample provided by destination agent in Tajikistan).
Copy of vehicle registration certificate
Export Customs Declaration
Customs Prescriptions
According to Decree of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan #355 from August 2, 2023 the import of motor vehicles of production until 2013 (product HS Codes 8702, 8703, 8704 and 8705) prohibited.
The general procedure for customs clearance and payment of customs duties and taxes shall be applied.
According to Decree of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan #373 from 23.06.2020, to establish the period of temporary importation of motor vehicles and motorcycles registered in foreign countries, imported into the customs territory of the Republic of Tajikistan by foreign individuals for personal, family and other needs, Nonbusiness related, not more than 60 days.
Remarks
For more information, please contact your destination agent.
Prohibited Items
Customs Prescriptions
Firearms, Weapons, ammunition of any type
Narcotics
Obscene Literature, Pornographic Material
Wildlife items like ivory, horns etc.
Drones
Toxic material
Radioactive material
Remarks
These items are strictly prohibited into Tajikistan.
Do not pack these items under any circumstances. They will be confiscated and fines will be levied.
If shipping alcohol, please contact your local destination agent prior to shipping for necessary information.
Should you need further information contact your local destination agent prior to shipping.
Wood
Customs Prescriptions
Fumigation of imported and exported wooden crates is required.
Exporting Personal Effects from Tajikistan: Documents & Customs Rules
Documents required for importing used household goods, personal effects, and related shipments.
Required Documents
Note: Do not include insurance certificates or any other documents showing the value of household goods in the shipment. Documents indicating declared values can trigger the assessment of heavy import duties.
Copy of passport
Copy of visa (foreigners and diplomats)
Copy of diplomatic card or confirmation of employment
Airway Bill, CMR, or SMGS (as applicable)
Shipping invoice
Detailed packing list
Power of Attorney (sample provided by the destination agent in Tajikistan)
Export Customs Declaration from the country of origin
Specific Information
Foreign nationals coming to Tajikistan to execute projects or contracts must arrive on employment visas. Household goods accompanying or following an employment visa holder may qualify for duty-free entry under the preferential customs procedure for private individuals.
Under Tajikistan's preferential customs procedure, goods not intended for business activities are admitted with complete exemption from customs duties when: the total declared customs value does not exceed USD 1,000 in equivalent terms, and the total weight does not exceed 50 kilograms per person. For shipments exceeding either the USD 1,000 value threshold or the 50 kg weight threshold, the general customs clearance procedure and payment of customs duties and taxes applies.
All wood packaging materials (crates, pallets, lift vans) must be fumigated. ISPM 15-compliant fumigation with either methyl bromide or heat treatment is required; the appropriate ISPM 15 mark must be affixed.
Prohibited & Restricted Items
Prohibited Items
Firearms, weapons, and ammunition of any type PERMIT REQUIRED for licensed purposes
Motor vehicles manufactured before 2013 (HS codes 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705)
Items on this list will be confiscated and fines will be levied.
Restricted / Dutiable Items
Alcohol (wine and spirits): 2 litres per person permitted for personal consumption; quantities in excess are subject to duty. Contact the destination agent before including any alcohol in a shipment — current inspection requirements may affect clearance timelines.
Tobacco: 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 500g of tobacco may be imported free of duty per person.
New items and commercial quantities: subject to standard customs duties and taxes under the general customs clearance procedure.
Goods exceeding USD 1,000 in total value or 50 kg in total weight: subject to general customs clearance and payment of duties regardless of personal effects status.
Currency: foreign currency above permitted limits must be declared on arrival.
Consignment Instructions
Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences between air, road, and rail shipments.
Do not include insurance certificates or other documents indicating the value of household goods in the shipment — this can trigger substantial additional duties. The Power of Attorney required for customs clearance must match the sample format provided by the destination agent in Tajikistan.
All wood packing materials must be fumigated and carry the ISPM 15 mark.
For motor vehicles, confirm the vehicle's year of manufacture complies with the post-2012 requirement before booking. Contact the destination agent to confirm current duty rates and clearance procedures before any shipment is arranged.
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