In accordance with Article 23 of the Law "On Foreign Economic Activity", in the event that a foreign state takes measures that violate the economic interests of the Republic of Uzbekistan and subjects of foreign economic activity, as well as in case of failure by this state to fulfill its obligations under international treaties to the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan has the right to introduce retaliatory measures in the field of foreign economic activity in accordance with generally recognized norms and principles of international law.

Article 24 of this Law, in relation to the increased import of goods, by decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, protective measures may be applied.

Relations in the field of application of protective measures, anti-dumping and countervailing duties when importing goods to eliminate serious damage or the threat of causing serious damage to a sector of the economy are regulated by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On protective measures, anti-dumping and countervailing duties" https://lex.uz/docs/62836?otherlang=4.

The procedure for conducting an investigation prior to the application of protective measures, anti-dumping and countervailing duties is determined by the Regulations on the procedure for conducting investigations for the purpose of applying protective measures, anti-dumping and countervailing duties, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated May 19, 2005 No. 129 https://lex.uz/docs/598089.