UGANDA

Goods
Removal goods

Documents required
2 clear negotiable original B/L or a clear copy of the AWB. The consignee passport (NO COPY). Detailed and valued list of contents in English (show serial numbers for electrical appliances). Work permit or appropriate exemption papers (not necessary for returning Nationals). A copy of the customs documents from origin. Tax Identification Number Copy of employment contract in Uganda (not applicable to diplomats) OR copy of expired employment contract abroad in the case of returning citizens.

Customs Prescriptions
No excise or import duties, provided goods are imported within six months of first arrival. Returning National must have lived abroad for at least 2 years. Only one shipment by sea and air free of duties per person. Imports are subject to 100% verification by Customs.

Remarks
Original B/L required. Express release will cause delays and incur added costs. Work permit is not required for the first air shipment imported within six months of first arrival. New items or multiple items (i.e. two TVs, two fridges, two stereos) will be subject to import tax and duties of approximately 46%. Duties of 119% will be levied on more than 1 litre of Alcohol.

Updated version October 2010

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UGANDA
Goods
Vehicle, motorbike

Documents required
2 clear negotiable original B/L. Work permit or appropriate exemption papers (not necessary for returning Nationals). The consignee passport (NO COPY). An invoice or valuation for the vehicle. The original logbook or registration documents and the export documents from the country of origin. The Consignees Tax Identification Number (TIN). De-registration certificates/ export certificates Road-worthiness certificate An Interpol report confirming ownership The consignee passport (copies allowed). Permission to import free of duties and verification (exemption letter). Tax identification number (TIN).

Customs Prescriptions
No excise or import duties, provided vehicle has been owned by the consignee for more than 12 months at the date the vehicle is exported, is imported within 6 months of first arrival. Only one vehicle allowed free of duties and taxes per person. TIN can be obtained by the consignee s representative. The destination agent prior to the release of the vehicle from the ICD must complete Licensing and registration of the vehicle. 20% Environmental tax is levied on all vehicle aged 10yrs +

Remarks
Vehicle, motorbike The Road worthiness certificate can be obtained in Uganda at approximately USD 150.00

Diplomatic goods

Exemption letter and TIN are obtained by the local Diplomatic mission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MFA permission is normally granted within ten working days.

Pets

The consignee passport (copies allowed). The vaccination book/card. A valid health certificate. Interstate movement permit.

Interstate movement permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fishery will be requested to the Commissioner of Livestock in Entebbe airport.

Permission is normally granted within three working days and is valid for ten days.

Updated version October 2010

All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in any form and by any means, without the permission of The FIDI Global Alliance. 2

The FIDI Global Alliance cannot take responsibility for the contents of this publication.