Tajikistan bans the import of cars manufactured before 2013

Emomali Rahmon signed a government decree of Tajikistan on August 2, 2023, prohibiting the import of vehicles manufactured before 2013.

The decree states that in accordance with Article 14 of the Constitutional Law “On the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan” and Article 57 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Normative Legal Acts,” the government of the Republic of Tajikistan resolves to “prohibit the import of motor vehicles manufactured before 2013.”

The Customs Service under the government, together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has been tasked with ensuring control, customs clearance, and registration of imported vehicles in accordance with this decree.

The decree will come into effect two months after its official publication.

The reason for the ban is stated as “the reconstruction of the vehicle fleet, improving the quality of service, preventing road traffic accidents, protecting the environment, and reducing waste volume.”

In 2018, the government prohibited the import of vehicles manufactured before 2005. This government decree has now been revoked.

Experts believe that after this, prices for vehicles in the country will rise, which will negatively impact the welfare of the population.