Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) operates ASYCUDA World for customs declarations. Uganda is landlocked — most cargo arrives via Mombasa (Kenya) or Dar es Salaam (Tanzania). Uganda is an EAC member applying EAC Common External Tariff.
Uganda Customs
- ASYCUDA World — Uganda customs declaration system
- URA's e-Tax for online duty payment
- Cargo primarily via Mombasa (Kenya) or Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) by road/SGR
- Entebbe Airport for air cargo
Uganda Import Duty
EAC CET: 0%, 10%, 25%. VAT: 18%. WITHHOLDING TAX: 6% at import. Infrastructure Levy. Uganda has excise duty on vehicles, alcohol, tobacco, fuel. EAC internal trade between Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania: 0% duty on EAC-origin goods.
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Frequently asked questions
Uganda uses Mombasa port through the Northern Corridor (Mombasa-Nairobi-Kampala road/rail). Goods clear Kenya customs in transit, transit bonded to Uganda border, then clear Uganda customs at Malaba or Busia.