+81 45-271-7805 admin@washinauto.co.jp
6-100, Aioi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
+81 45-271-7805
admin@washinauto.co.jp
6-100, Aioi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

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Importing a used Japanese car to Uganda with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: Uganda has announced that from 04th July 2023 onwards Importation of used vehicle above 15 years is prohibited.. Typical shipping time: RoRo (24-34 Days).

Year Restriction

Max. 15 Years Old

Destination Port

Mombasa (Kenya)

Time of Shipment

RoRo (24-34 Days)

Vessel Schedule

RoRo (Monthly)

Shipping Line

Hyundai Glovis

Inspection

EAA

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Uganda

Both Left/Right Hand Drive Vehicles

Right and Left hand drive both types of vehicles arfe permitted.

Age Restriction

Uganda has announced that from 04th July 2023 onwards Importation of used vehicle above 15 years is prohibited.

Inspection

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has appointed EAA to conduct a compulsory inspection ‘Road Worthiness Inspection (RWI)’ for the used cars to ensure that it meets certain standards.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Uganda

The Custom duty value in Uganda is determined in accordance with The General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (G.A.T.T) valuation method. Taxation or tariffs on importing used vehicles in Uganda are as follows

Import Duty 15% of dutiable value
VAT
17% of VAT value
Import commission
2% of Dutiable Value
Withholding Tax
6% of Dutiable Value

There is an excise duty of 10% on selected cases. There is also duty remission on some commercial vehicles.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Uganda

  • Original Bills of Lading
  • Two clear negotiable Original Bills of Lading.
  • Work Permit (copy)
  • Immigration Permit
  • Certificate of Residence Change
  • “Attestation reservation de cale”
  • The consignee’s original passport
  • An invoice or valuation for the vehicle
  • The original logbook of the vehicle or the original export documents from the country of origin
  • Inventory in triplicate, English, detailed, valued, signed and dated by the customer
  • Electrical powered items should be shown with serial numbers
  • A Tax Identification Number, will be issued and obtained for the consignee by the consignee local employer in Uganda

Import Consultation Request

Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and ensure compliance with your country's regulations

Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

1

Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

2

Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

4

Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country