Buying gate valves from Uzbekistan for Italy
Italy is one of Europe’s largest valve producers, and local distributors know the market well. For water utilities, contractors and trading houses, a competitive price on standard cast iron and steel gate valves is still a strong argument. Here is what an order from Tashkent involves.
TAZ Engineering Team · · 6 min
EU compliance
Valves within the scope of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU need CE marking and a declaration of conformity. Small sizes at low pressure fall under sound engineering practice (SEP) without CE marking. Flanges to EN 1092, face-to-face lengths to EN 558.
Drinking water
Italy has a national approval regime for materials in contact with drinking water, and utilities usually ask for evidence on rubber and coatings. Confirm the required document with the buyer before production starts.
Duties and origin
Uzbekistan is a GSP+ beneficiary, giving reduced or zero duty on many industrial goods with proof of origin. The exporter must be registered in the REX system. Check the rate for your exact CN code in the EU database.
Logistics
By road via Iran or the Caspian and Turkey to Italy, or multimodal through Turkish ports with sea delivery to Trieste, Venice or Genoa. Transit takes several weeks depending on the route. TAZ prepares seaworthy packing and an English document pack.
Checklist
- item list with DN and PN
- EN 1092 flanges
- CE requirement
- drinking water approval
- certificate of origin
- Incoterms and destination port