Apple has introduced the affordable iPhone 17e model, and it has become one of the company’s most budget-friendly smartphones. The new device will be available in black, white, and light pink colors: the 256 GB version starts at $599, while the 512 GB model starts at $799. Pre-orders are accepted from March 4, and official sales begin on March 11.
One of the main innovations is that the iPhone 17e supports the MagSafe magnetic system (it was not available in the iPhone 16e). According to Apple, the phone can work up to 26 hours on a single charge and can be charged to 50% in approximately 30 minutes.
Order process from Uzbekistan briefly
Choose a cargo service: register with services such as Meest Uzbekistan, Globbing, Polar Express.
Small tip: if you choose a personal address in Delaware state, Sales Tax is 0%, which allows you to save about $50–60.Make a purchase: buy from the Apple Official Store or Amazon.com.
Important: the iPhone model must be Unlocked. Enter the US address received from the cargo service in the Shipping Address field.Declare the shipment: on the cargo website, through “Add parcel,” enter the tracking number, product name (iPhone 17e), and price ($599), and upload the invoice in PDF format.
Customs payment: from May 1, 2025, the duty-free limit is $200. For a $599 phone, the difference is $399, and the 30% single customs duty equals $119.70.
Additionally, there is a customs clearance fee of approximately 103,000 soums.UZIMEI: enter the IMEI code on UZIMEI.uz, fill in personal data, and pay the state duty (103,000 soums).
Approximate total calculation (256 GB)
Smartphone: $599
Delivery: $20
Customs duty: ~$120
Customs fee: ~$9
UZIMEI registration: ~$8
Total: approximately $756.
Currently, sales of the iPhone 17e at the “Malika” trade complex in Tashkent are expected to begin in April, with the price possibly around $800.
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