Uganda is landlocked and receives Japanese vehicles via Mombasa or Dar es Salaam, then by road through the Northern or Central corridor. Inland transit adds cost and time, so accurate landed-cost planning matters.
Uganda applies an environmental levy on older vehicles in addition to standard duties, and an age threshold around 15 years. Vehicles must be right-hand drive.
Overview
- Age limit
- 15 years
- Main ports
- Mombasa (transit), Dar es Salaam (transit)
- Drive side
- RHD
- Currency
- UGX
- Inspection
- JEVIC pre-shipment inspection
Indicative duties & taxes
How import taxes stack up on the CIF value.
| FOB | $10,000 |
| Ocean freight · Mombasa | $1,050 |
| Marine insurance | $166 |
| CIF value | $11,216 |
| Import Duty | $2,804 |
| Excise Duty | $2,804 |
| VAT | $3,028 |
| Environmental Levy | $3,926 |
| Estimated taxes | $12,562 |
| Estimated landed cost | $23,777 |
Estimates only, based on indicative rates. Request a formal quote from ASTONISHING CARS for exact figures.
Required documents
- •Original Bill of Lading
- •Export Certificate
- •JEVIC inspection certificate
- •Commercial invoice
- •Transit documents (T1) for the corridor
Popular models
Import process
- 1Pick an RHD vehicle within the age threshold.
- 2Complete JEVIC inspection in Japan.
- 3Ship to Mombasa or Dar es Salaam.
- 4Arrange road transit to Kampala under bond.
- 5Clear with URA, pay duties and the environmental levy.
Cars in stock for Uganda
Right-hand-drive Japanese stock our buyers regularly ship to Uganda.
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Read moreFrequently asked questions
How do cars reach landlocked Uganda?+
Vehicles land at Mombasa or Dar es Salaam, then travel by road under transit bond to Kampala.
Is there an environmental levy?+
Yes, an environmental levy applies to older vehicles on top of normal duties. Confirm current rates with URA.
Figures are indicative and change frequently. Always confirm current rules and rates with the official customs authority before importing.
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