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SCC: More than 24,000 vehicles cleared through customs since the beginning of the year

19 June 2026 11:20 (UTC +04:00)

The volume of alcoholic beverages subject to excise tax amounted to 4,440,750.03 liters, while the volume of energy drinks reached 3,499,860.72 liters during the reporting period, stated Orkhan Sultanov, an employee of the Main Customs Department for Excisable Goods of the State Customs Committee, APA reports.

According to the statistics presented, 24,783 passenger vehicles were cleared through customs during the reporting period. Of these, 14,960 were gasoline-powered, 6,815 were hybrid vehicles, 2,526 were diesel-powered, and 482 were fully electric vehicles. It was noted that the number of environmentally cleaner hybrid and electric vehicles is increasing.

In addition, 2,641 trucks, 1,960 vehicles for other purposes, 723 truck tractors, and 590 trailers were imported into the country and subjected to excise tax.

Orkhan Sultanov noted that a total of 576 applications were submitted to the Main Customs Department for Excisable Goods by citizens and business entities during January-May of this year. The highest number of applications was recorded in January, with 198 applications received. This was followed by 129 applications in February, 78 in March, 94 in April, and 77 in May.

Guljahan Mammadova

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