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Commodity
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Coffee
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Obtain performance bond
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Permits
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Obtain quality certificate and ICO certificate of origin
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Obtain quality certificate and ICO certificate of origin
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Maize
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Permits
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Permits
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Fruits and vegetables
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Clearance
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Flowers
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Clearance
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Cement
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Pharmaceutical products
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Permits
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Poultry and poultry products
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Permits
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Fish
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Permits
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Tea
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Coffee
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General
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Preliminary registrations
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Processed product
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Processed product
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Permits
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Certificate of origin
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Certificate of origin
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Clearance
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Clearance at Entebbe
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Clearance at Katuna
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Clearance at Busia
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Clearance at Malaba
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Clearance at Mpondwe
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Clearance at Entebbe
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Preliminary registrations
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Commodity
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Pharmaceutical products
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Permits
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Fruits and vegetables
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Permits
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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General goods
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Poultry and poultry products
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Permits
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Pharmaceutical products
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General
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Clearance
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Import clearance at Entebbe
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Import clearance at Mpondwe
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Import clearance at Katuna
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Import clearance at Malaba
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Import clearance at Busia
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Import clearance at Entebbe
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Clearance
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Coffee
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Obtain coffee export license
A trader wishing to export coffee is required to have a coffee export license which is issued annually by Uganda Coffee Development Authority.
Register a grading facility
The facility where coffee for export is graded and color sorted is inspected, registered and regulated by Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
Obtain performance bond
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A coffee trader is required to have a performance bond as one of the requirements for applying for a coffee export license. This can be obtained from any commercial bank or insurance company.
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Permits
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Obtain quality certificate and ICO certificate of origin
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All exporters of coffee are required to obtain an International Coffee Organization (ICO) Certificate of Origin for each consignment as required by the International Coffee Organisation. A quality certificate is also issued to confirm that the coffee is of good quality and meets International standard requirements. These are issued by Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).
Quality certificate and ICO Certificate of origin
All exporters of coffee are required to obtain an International Coffee Organization (ICO) Certificate of Origin for each consignment as required by the International Coffee Organisation. A quality certificate is also issued to confirm that the coffee is of good quality and meets International standard requirements. These are issued by Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).
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Obtain phytosanitary certificate for coffee
Traders are required to have a phytosanitary certificate for every consignment of fresh and dry produce that is for export. This certificate states that the consignment is free of any regulated pests and disease and conforms to the requirements of the importing country. It is issued by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
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Coffee export- full procedure
This procedure sequentially compiles the licenses, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of unprocessed coffee, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Uganda, via Malaba.
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Maize
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Obtain certificate of fumigation
A certificate of fumigation is necessary for markets which request for it in the import permit. It is issued by approved fumigation firms.
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Maize-Full procedure for a first time trader
This procedure sequentially compiles the licenses, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of maize, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Uganda, via Busia border.
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Fruits and vegetables
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Register a new packhouse
The facility where produce for export is kept has to undergo inspection by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries and if it conforms with the set standards, registered as a recognised pack house.
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Clearance
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Fruits and vegetables-Full procedure for a first time trader
This procedure sequentially compiles the licenses, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of fruits and vegetables, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Uganda, via Entebbe International Airport.
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Flowers
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Register with the flower exporters association
Traders intending to export flowers are advised to first register with the Uganda Flower Exporters Association (UFEA). UFEA is an internationally recognised association providing capacity building and industry development services to its members. It also lobbies for a better enabling environment for the growth of the flower industry, and has played a key part in the rapid expansion of the flower sector in Uganda. While UFEA registration is not mandatory, phytosanitary certificates for flowers are, in practice, only issued to UFEA members.
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Clearance
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Flowers-Full procedure
This procedure sequentially compiles the licenses, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of flowers for the first time out of Uganda, via Entebbe International airport.
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Cement
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Cement export-full procedure
This procedure sequentially compiles the licenses, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of cement of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Uganda, via Mpondwe.
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Pharmaceutical products
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Obtain user credentials for National Drug Authority Management Information System
Obtain license to operate as a pharmaceutical manufacturer
The license to operate as a pharmaceutical manufacturer is mandatory for any trader who intends to manufacture pharmaceuticals. It is obtained from National Drug Authority and is valid for one calendar year.
Obtain license to operate a pharmacy The license to operate a pharmacy is mandatory for any trader who intends to trade in pharmaceuticals. It is obtained from National Drug Authority and is valid for one calendar year.
To obtain licenses and permits from National Drug Authority , a trader is required to register with NDA Management Information system. The applicants are then issued with user credentials which enable them to access the Portal.
Obtain license to operate a pharmacy The license to operate a pharmacy is mandatory for any trader who intends to trade in pharmaceuticals. It is obtained from National Drug Authority and is valid for one calendar year.
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Obtain export permit
A pharmaceutical manufacturer or pharmacy intending to export a pharmaceutical product must obtain an export permit through the NDA management information system.(NDAMIS).This license covers one specific drug or product and is valid for one calendar year.
Permits
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Obtain verification certificate
This certificate authorizes an exporter to export the drugs/pharmaceutical products that are specified on the proforma invoice related to a specific consignment.
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Pharmaceutical products-Full procedure
This procedure sequentially compiles the licenses, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of pharmaceutical products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Uganda, via Malaba
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Poultry and poultry products
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Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Permits
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Poultry and poultry products- Full procedure for a first time exporter
This procedure sequentially compiles the licenses, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of poultry and poultry products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Uganda, via Malaba
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Fish
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Persons intending to deal in more than one specie shall require more than one license
Preliminary registrations and licenses
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Obtain licence for trucks carrying fish
The fish transporter is required to have a license for trucks carrying over ten tonnes. This is issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry and Fisheries
Obtain licence for Industrial processing of fish & fishery Products An exporter of processed fish and fish products must obtain a license from Ministry of Agriculture Uganda Fisheries Directorate License and permits portal Register with fisheries directorate license & permits portal Fish exporters must register with the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries directorate licenses and permits portal Obtain Traders/ Transporters Licence Traders and transporters of by-products, fresh and processed fish must obtain a license from Ministry of Agriculture Directorate of fisheries licenses and permits portal Obtain certificate of establishment approval The facility where fish is processed must have a certificate of approval which is obtained from Ministry of agriculture directorate of fisheries licenses and permits portal Permission to engage in fishing activities
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Permits
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Obtain local fish health inspection certificate
A local fish health inspection certificate is required per consignment and is issued by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry and Fisheries officers at the landing site.
The exporter must obtain a fish export license for every consignment of fish and fish products. It is issued by Ministry of Agriculture, Directorate of fisheries licenses and permits portal
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Tea
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General
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Preliminary registrations
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Processed product
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Obtain quality mark permit online
A quality mark permit is mandatory for the export of processed products. For non processed products, a trader exporting to countries that recognize the Ugandan distinctive mark of quality may choose or need to obtain a quality mark permit. It is issued by Uganda National Bureau of Standards.
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Register as an exporter with Ministry of Agriculture
A trader wishing to export fresh or dry produce must register with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to obtain an exporter number and for issuance of phytosanitary certificates.
Register on E Single Window
An exporter will need to register and obtain credentials to be able to access the Ascyuda world system and e-Single window for purposes for obtaining certificates of origin from Uganda Revenue Authority
Register as an exporter on the esingle window portal
Traders are required to register with Uganda Revenue Authority in order to be able to obtain Certificates of origin.
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Permits
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Certificate of origin
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India certificate of origin
A certificate of origin attests that a good has been obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in the country of export and can benefit from trade agreements that grant certain exports from Uganda preferential market access in India. It is issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority.
South Korea certificate of origin
South Korea certificate of origin
A certificate of origin attests that a good has been obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in the country of export and can benefit from trade agreements that grant certain exports from Uganda preferential market access in South Korea. It is issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority.
China certificate of origin
A certificate of origin attests that a good has been obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in the country of export and can benefit from trade agreements that grant certain exports from Uganda preferential market access in China. It is issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority.
Morocco certificate of origin
A certificate of origin attests that a good has been obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in the country of export and can benefit from trade agreements that grant certain exports from Uganda preferential market access in Morocco. It is issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority.
COMESA certificate of origin
A certificate of origin attests that a good has been obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in the country of export and can benefit from trade agreements that grant certain exports from Uganda preferential market access in COMESA member states. It is issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority.
GSP certificate of origin
A certificate of origin attests that a good has been obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in the country of export and can benefit from trade agreements that grant certain exports from Uganda preferential market access in GSP member states. It is issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority.
EAC Certificate of Origin
A certificate of origin attests that a good has been obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in the country of export and can benefit from trade agreements that grant certain exports from Uganda preferential market access within the East African regional community. It is issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority.
Obtain non preferential certificate of Origin
A certificate of origin attests that a good has been obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in Uganda. The non preferential certificate of origin is needed to export to markets with whom Uganda does not have preferential trade agreements. It is issued by the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce.
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Obtain electronic phytosanitary certificate
Traders are required to have a phytosanitary certificate for every consignment of fresh and dry produce that is for export. This certificate states that the consignment is free of any regulated pests and disease and conforms to the requirements of the importing country. It is issued by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
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Clearance
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Clearance at Entebbe
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Clearance at Katuna
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Consignment clearance at Katuna
Consignment clearance for goods under the simplified trade regime at Katuna
The simplified procedure applies to exports of $2000 or less. Traders will obtain a simplified certificate of origin and do not have to appoint a clearing agent.
Consignment clearance inland via Katuna
Consignment clearance inland via Katuna
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Clearance at Busia
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Consignment clearance inland via Busia
Consignment clearance at Busia
Consignment clearance of goods under the simplified trade regime at Busia
The simplified procedure applies to exports of $2000 or less. Traders will obtain a simplified certificate of origin and do not have to appoint a clearing agent.
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Clearance at Malaba
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Where clearance has been done inland, the exporter will come with a release order to the border and proceed to the export barrier office to obtain a rotation number be physically released.
Consignment clearance at Malaba
Consignment clearance inland via Malaba
Consignment clearance of goods under the simplified trade regime at Malaba
The simplified procedure applies to exports of $2000 or less. Traders will obtain a simplified certificate of origin and do not have to appoint a clearing agent.
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Clearance at Mpondwe
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Consignment clearance inland tax free
Consignment clearance of exports via Elegu
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