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JEVIC & UNBS Certified

All vehicles undergo a mandatory Road Worthiness Inspection (RWI) by JEVIC to ensure they meet Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) requirements.

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Flexible Steering

Unlike many neighbors, Uganda permits the importation of both Right-Hand Drive (RHD) and Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles.

Nissan NV200 Van RHD

Kampala Door-to-Door

Complete logistics management from Japanese ports to the Mombasa/Dar-es-Salaam corridor, delivering directly to the Kampala Bond.

📊 Realistic Transit Time Table (Fastest Routes)

1. Yokohama → Kampala via Mombasa (Kenya)

SegmentEstimated TimeNotes
Yokohama → Mombasa (Sea)33–45 daysJapan → Mombasa sailings often include Dubai transshipment; fastest direct schedules ≈33–35 days.
Mombasa Port Clearance2–5 daysCan be faster with pre‑cleared documents.
Mombasa → Kampala (Truck)3–5 daysVia Malaba border; delays vary.
Total Estimated Transit Time38–55 daysFastest realistic: ~38–45 days
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2. Yokohama → Kampala via Dar‑es‑Salaam (Tanzania)

SegmentEstimated TimeNotes
Yokohama → Dar‑es‑Salaam (Sea)33–40 daysDirect Japan → Dar estimates average ~33.8 days.
Dar Port Clearance3–6 daysCongestion varies.
Dar → Kampala (Truck)4–7 daysVia Mutukula border; longer distance than Mombasa route.
Total Estimated Transit Time40–53 daysFastest realistic: ~40–47 days

Fastest possible total time:

  • Mombasa route: ~38–45 days
  • Dar route: ~40–47 days

For JDM trucks/vans, Mombasa is the preferred gateway for Uganda buyers.

RORO is usually faster than container for both ports.

Vehicles must be no older than 15 years from the year of manufacture/first registration.

Uganda uses the G.A.T.T. valuation method. Taxes generally include:

  • VAT: 18% (Standard rate).
  • Import Commission: 2%.
  • Withholding Tax: 6%.
  • Import Duty: 15% of CIF value.

Note: Environmental Levy applies to older vehicles (8-15 years).6 rates.

As a landlocked country, vehicles are shipped to the Port of Mombasa (Kenya) or Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania) before being transported via car carrier to Uganda.

Yes, Uganda allows both RHD and LHD vehicle configurations.

Once at the Kampala Bonded Warehouse, final URA taxes are cleared, and the vehicle is registered with the Ministry of Works & Transport to receive its “U” series plates.

Uganda Import Tax Structure

Tax ComponentRate (Estimated)
Import Duty15% of Dutiable Value
VAT (Value Added Tax)18%
Withholding Tax (WHT)6%
Import Commission2%
Environmental LevyVaries (Based on vehicle age)

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Calculate Uganda Import Duty

Nexuss Japan | Uganda Portal 2025/26

URA Customs Duty & Tax Estimator

(Vehicle + Shipping + Insurance)
Import Rule: Vehicles older than 15 years are prohibited from entry into Uganda.

Total Landed Cost (UGX)

UGX 0
Approx: $0.00
Import Duty (25%): 0
VAT (18%): 0
Withholding Tax (6%): 0
Infrastructure Levy (1.5%): 0
Environmental Levy: 0

Registration Fees: UGX 1,500,000*

*Standard estimate for plates and URA registration. Final value depends on engine CC.

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SUV’s Vanning in Container

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Safe Container Vanning

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UNBS Inspection (Pre-Export)

All vehicles must be inspected by UNBS-authorized agents (like JEVIC) in Japan. A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is required to avoid heavy fines and local re-inspection fees.

URA Registration & TIN

To clear your vehicle, you must have a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Uganda Revenue Authority. Our local clearing partners can assist with the ASYCUDA World system filing.