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Article 197. Customs identification 
Customs identification is carried out by means of customs 
identification of goods, vehicles and documents, as well as premises and 
other places where goods subject to customs control are or may be located. 
Means of customs identification are: imposed seals, stamps; 
applied digital, alphabetic and other markings, identification marks; 
stamped; tests and samples taken; descriptions and drawings drawn 
up; 
large-scale images, illustrations, photos and videos; 
shipping documents and other documents; applied special stickers 
and protective devices; shipping documents necessary for customs 
purposes, placed in the cargo areas of vehicles on which the customs 
authority of departure imposed seals and stamps; 
documents required for customs purposes, placed in safe-bags; 
other means of customs identification that do not contradict the 
legislation. 
Means of customs identification may be changed, deleted or 
destroyed by customs authorities, except in cases where there is a real 
threat of destruction, irretrievable loss or significant damage to goods and 
vehicles. The customs authorities shall be immediately informed of the 
change, deleted or destruction of customs identification means and 
provided with evidence of a real threat. 
Seals, stamps or other means of customs identification imposed by 
the customs authorities of foreign States in accordance with international 
treaties of the Republic of Uzbekistan may be recognized as means of 
customs identification. 
The procedure for the use and manufacture of customs identification 
means shall be established by the State customs Committee of the 
Republic of Uzbekistan. 
Article 198. Customs surveillance 
Customs surveillance is the visual surveillance carried out by an 
official of the customs body of goods and vehicles under customs control, 

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including the use of technical means.