1. There is no limit on age of vehicle that can be imported to Uganda. Uganda also does not require any pre shipment inspection on used vehicles.

2. Customs value in Uganda is determined in accordance with The General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (G.A.T.T) valuation method.

Import Duty : 15% of dutiable value
VAT : 17% of VAT value
Import commission : 2% of Dutiable Value
Withholding Tax : 4% of Dutiable Value

There is an excise duty of 10% on selected cases. There is also duty remission on some commercial vehicles.

The clearing and forwarding agents in Uganda are familiar with these rates. Vehicles to Uganda will be imported through Mombasa or Dar-es-salaam ports as one may require.

1. An invoice or valuation for the vehicle
2. The consignee’s original passport NOT a copy
3. The original logbook of the vehicle or the original export documents from the country of origin
4. Two clear negotiable Original Bills of Lading, two originals. (Express or Telex release will NOT work)
5. A Tax Identification Number, will be issued and obtained for the consignee by the consignee local employer in Uganda
6. A valid work permit (NB the regulations have recently changed and new arrivals must be in possession of avalid work permit before they can import their goods to Uganda. The Immigration department no longer issues special passes and a business visa is not sufficient.)

1. Same as per normal importation of a personal owned vehicle (POV) however:
2. Please note all non-diplomatic consignments are subject to 100% verification.
3. The Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs must approve the importation of diplomatic goods into Uganda. For this the diplomatic officer must present a copy of the bill of lading or air waybill to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for approval prior to the release from customs. To avoid airport storage charges a copy of the air waybill and logbook or export certificate should be sent to our attention at least ten days prior to dispatch of the goods by airfreight.
4. There will be no taxes levied on HHGS’s consignments if the consignee has diplomatic status, or if the consignee has a valid work permit and all the goods (and one vehicle per consignee) have been used and owned by the consignee for more than twelve months prior to the arrival in Uganda. If this is not the case, then the Uganda Revenue Authority will assign duties of approximately 45% of the estimated value of the household goods and 57% on any motor vehicle.
5. Clearing procedures usually take between three to four days in Kampala. Goods maybe cleared without the presence of the consignee at the airport/depot if all the documents are in order.
6. The destination agent must complete the licensing and registration of any vehicle prior to the release from the ICD.
7. Registration of a motorcar takes seven working days, during which storage charges will accrue. There is nothing to do to avoid this. This is the system in Uganda. Storage and demurrage is approximately $10.00 per day.

8. Passport of importer / owner

   Proof of employment

   Import certificate issued by Ministry Of Agriculture, in Uganda

   Allowed accompanied with consignee or as unaccompanied baggage

   Immediate clearance on arrival on presentation of AWB + Original Health

   Vaccination, export/import certificates + Passport + Proof of employment

   (* Required at least 48 hours prior to arrival of flight).