Vehicle Import to Uganda

**From Australia to Uganda**

AutoProto provides a reliable vehicle export service from Australia to Uganda, with shipments routed through the Port of Mombasa in Kenya.
**We find the vehicle of your choice**
**Complete the inspections and prepare the documentation**
**Organise the freight and insurances**
To learn more about AutoProto and why you should import with us please see our Why Autoproto and About Us pages .

**Our Goal**

Our goal is to get your vehicle safely to Uganda or to the port of Mombasa.
While we do not directly manage customs clearance in Uganda, we can provide assistance to help facilitate the import process.
It is recommended that clients consult with a licensed clearing agent in Uganda, who can guide you through the vehicle clearance process and ensure compliance with Uganda’s import requirements, regulations, duties, and fees. **AutoProto can liaise with the clearing agent to ensure a smooth process.**
We have also summarized some useful information below.

**Import Requirements**

**Age Restriction:** Vehicles must be less than 15 years old from the year of manufacture.
**Inspection:** A roadworthiness inspection is mandatory. The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) or authorized agencies like QISJ conduct this inspection to ensure vehicles meet safety and environmental standards.

**Duties and Taxes**

**Import Duty:** 15% of the dutiable value.
**Value Added Tax (VAT):** 17% of the VAT value.
**Import Commission:** 2% of the dutiable value.
**Withholding Tax:** 6% of the dutiable value.
**Excise Duty:** Applicable at a rate of 10% for selected cases.

**Documentation Required**

**Commercial Invoice:** Details of the vehicle's purchase price.
**Original Bill of Lading:** Proof of shipment.
**Original Passport of the Consignee:** For identification purposes.
**Vehicle Logbook or Export Documents:** From the country of origin.
**Tax Identification Number (TIN):** Issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority.

**Import Process**

**Vehicle Inspection:** Vehicles must undergo a roadworthiness inspection by UNBS or an authorized agency.
**Shipping:** Vehicles are shipping in a container or via Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) to the Port of Mombasa in Kenya. From there, they are transported to Uganda.
**Customs Clearance:** Upon arrival in Uganda, vehicles must clear customs, which involves submitting the required documentation and payment of applicable duties and taxes.
**Registration:** After clearing customs, vehicles must be registered with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to obtain Ugandan number plates.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this webpage regarding vehicle importation regulations, duty payable, documents required and related procedures is intended as a general guide only. We recommend that clients consult directly with the relevant government bodies as well as licensed clearing agents to obtain the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding importation requirements and associated costs.

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