Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh Kent mango in Uzbekistan is an import-dependent tropical fruit category with no reliably documented significant domestic production base. Uzbekistan recorded imports under HS 080450 (guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried) of about $214.72K and 119,510 kg in 2023, indicating a small, niche trade footprint (note: HS 080450 is not mango-only). Reported supplier partners for HS 080450 imports in 2023 include China, Kazakhstan, India, Peru and others, suggesting a multi-origin, program-based import market. Market access hinges on Uzbekistan’s plant quarantine controls, including a quarantine permit and a phytosanitary certificate for quarantine-controlled plant products.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (net importer)
Domestic RoleNiche imported tropical fruit segment supplied through importers and wholesale/retail distribution
Specification
Primary VarietyKent
Physical Attributes- Whole, sound, clean fruit; free from marked bruising and pest damage; firm; free of foreign smell/taste (Codex mango standard baseline requirements).
- Maturity must allow continued ripening and arrival in satisfactory condition at destination (Codex mango standard).
Grades- Codex “Extra” Class
- Codex Class I
- Codex Class II
Packaging- Pack to protect fruit properly using clean, suitable materials; package contents should be uniform by origin/variety/quality/size (Codex mango standard).
- If fruit is not visible from outside, label should state the produce name and may state the variety (Codex mango standard).
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Origin orchard/harvest → packhouse grading/packing → export dispatch → multimodal transit to Uzbekistan → border phytosanitary control → importer/wholesaler distribution → retail/foodservice
Temperature- Cold-chain discipline is critical to slow ripening and reduce decay risk over long, multimodal transit.
- Avoid temperature abuse that can cause quality loss; Codex requires fruit be free of damage caused by low temperatures.
Shelf Life- Ripening continues after harvest; shipment maturity must be aligned with transit time so fruit reaches acceptable ripeness upon arrival (Codex maturity/condition intent).
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighUzbekistan’s border plant quarantine controls indicate quarantine-controlled plant products require both a quarantine permit and a phytosanitary certificate; shipments lacking these may be withdrawn and liquidated, creating a direct market-access failure risk for fresh mango.Secure the Uzbekistan quarantine permit before shipment and ensure the original phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country matches the consignment (product identity, origin, quantities) and accompanies the load.
Phytosanitary MediumBorder phytosanitary control may detain or return quarantine products if quarantine objects (harmful organisms) are detected, causing delays, losses, or refusal of entry for perishable mango shipments.Use pre-export inspection and sanitation controls at origin; maintain clean packaging and ensure phytosanitary certificate and any additional declarations (if requested) reflect actual treatment/inspection outcomes.
Logistics MediumUzbekistan is landlocked; fresh mango is highly time- and temperature-sensitive, so multimodal transit delays and cold-chain breaks can cause rapid quality deterioration and shrink before sale.Plan shortest feasible routes, use refrigerated transport where needed, and align harvest maturity to expected transit time; build contingency for border dwell time.
FAQ
Which documents are explicitly referenced as required for importing quarantine-controlled plant products (including fresh fruit) into Uzbekistan?Border procedure guidance states that importing quarantine-controlled plant products is allowed only with a quarantine permit issued by Uzbekistan’s plant quarantine authority and a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country’s authorized body; products without these may be withdrawn and liquidated.
What HS code family is commonly used to classify mango trade in Uzbekistan’s public trade statistics?Public UN Comtrade/WITS reporting for Uzbekistan uses HS 080450 (“guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried”), which includes mangoes but is not mango-only and is not variety-specific (so it cannot isolate Kent mango volumes by itself).
Where can an importer check Uzbekistan’s current import duties and measures for mango-relevant HS codes?Uzbekistan provides an Integrated tariff interactive service (tarif.customs.uz) where users can search HS codes and view applicable import measures by selecting import and specifying origin/trading countries.