Tajikistan to Launch Digital Customs System Soon

The Customs Service under the Tajik government has announced that Tajikistan will launch a new digital customs clearance system on October 1.

The platform, known as ASYCUDA (Automated System for Customs Data), aims to modernize customs procedures and align them with international standards, The Caspian Post reports via Tajik media.

Under the new system, importers must submit electronic advance information on goods and vehicles at least two hours before arriving at customs checkpoints. This requirement is expected to simplify inspections and accelerate clearance processes, reducing delays at border crossings.

The ASYCUDA platform operates with a high degree of automation, incorporating artificial intelligence to manage all customs clearance procedures for goods and vehicles. Authorities emphasize that the transition will improve transparency, strengthen customs oversight, and increase state revenue collection.

“The adoption of ASYCUDA marks a key step forward in the digitalization of customs and expansion of cashless transactions,” the Customs Service said in an official statement.

Developed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), ASYCUDA is a widely used system designed to automate foreign trade operations including shipment manifests, customs declarations, accounting, and transit management. It supports electronic data interchange between traders and customs officials, enhancing trade data analysis and regulatory compliance.

Currently, 102 countries and territories have implemented ASYCUDA, with the majority transitioning to the latest version, ASYCUDAWorld. This advanced platform offers web-based access, electronic document submission, and uses technologies such as e-signatures and biometric verification to strengthen security and combat corruption.

Tajikistan’s move to adopt ASYCUDA is expected to reduce bureaucracy, improve efficiency, and support the growth of foreign trade businesses by bringing the country’s customs system in line with global best practices.