On August 1, 2026, the China–Uzbekistan AEO arrangement officially took effect. Per Customs Notice No. 106 (July 23, 2026), China became Uzbekistan’s very first AEO partner — and the latest addition to a network that now spans 34 economies and 60 jurisdictions, with 53 already in live operation.

What this changes for AEO-certified partners on both sides:

1. Lower inspection rates on cross-border cargo

1. Priority examination when physical checks are required

1. A designated customs contact officer to resolve clearance disputes

1. Priority clearance after any future supply-chain disruption

The data behind it: in H1 2026, China–Uzbekistan trade reached RMB 64.77 billion, up 24.2% YoY. 751 Chinese advanced-certified enterprises alone moved RMB 13.05 billion — about 20.2% of the bilateral total.

For Chinese high-cert firms exporting to Uzbekistan, the AEO code to give your buyer is AEOCN + the 9th–17th digits of your unified social credit code (e.g. AEOCN123456789).

For Chinese importers sourcing from Uzbek AEO-certified firms, fill the consignee AEO field as UZB / 9-digit code / III — e.g. UZB/123456789/III.

Our take: AEO status has shifted from “nice-to-have” to “near table-stakes” for any shipper with a serious China footprint. If you’re scaling your China trade and haven’t looked at the certification pathway, the arithmetic changes a lot once the network hits 60+ partners.

Comment ‘AEO’ if you’d like a checklist on whether your trade volume justifies the certification work.

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