Uganda Import Regulations

Import Basics

• • Ports: Mombasa (Kenya) or Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), as Uganda is a landlocked country and relies on these regional seaports for vehicle imports.
• • Age restriction: All years allowed.
• • Drive type: Both Right-Hand Drive (RHD) and Left-Hand Drive (LHD) permitted.
• • Inspection: Compulsory roadworthiness Inspection (RWI) by JEVIC/UNBS.

Taxes & Duties

• • Import duty: 15% of dutiable value.
• • VAT: 17% of value.
• • Import commission: 2%.
• • Withholding tax: 6%.
• • Excise duty: 10% on selected cases.
• • Duty remission: Available for some commercial vehicles.

Required Documents

• • Original bills of lading (2 negotiable copies).
• • Work permit / immigration permit / certificate of residence change.
• • Consignee's passport.
• • Vehicle invoice or valuation.
• • Original logbook / export documents.
• • Inventory (English, detailed, signed).
• • Electrical items' serial numbers.
• • Tax Identification Number (TIN).