Customs Regulations in Uganda

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Work Permit (copy)
• Immigration Permit
• Certificate of Residence Change
• "Attestation reservation de cale"
• Inventory in triplicate, English, detailed, valued, signed and dated by the customer
• Electrical powered items should be shown with serial numbers

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• CUSTOMER MUST BE IN THE COUNTRY FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
• Used household goods may be duty-free provided they are exported upon the expiration of the customer�s temporary residence permit.

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• Invoices on all new electrical items and new furniture less than 6 months old are subject to payment of Customs duties and taxes
• Invoices required
• Home computers are not accepted as personal effects and will be subject to Customs duties and import taxes

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Alcohol and other spirits are prohibited, subject to 100% taxes and should be sent separately
• Weapons (all kinds) and ammunition
• Drugs
• Hides, skins, traps, animal trophies
• Plants and seeds
• Precious metals and stones

MOTOR VEHICLES

• New cars dutiable