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Preliminary registrations and licenses

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.

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All exporters need to register with Uganda Export Promotions Board

This registration grants access to market information and trade fairs.

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Obtain user access 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 e single window portal

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Traders are required to register with the e single window portal in order to be able to obtain Certificates of origin.

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Obtain license 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

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License to engage in fishing activities

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Obtain license 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

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Fish exporters must register with the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries directorate licenses and permits portal

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Obtain By products/ Transporters License

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

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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

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Permits - per consignment

Certificate of origin

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

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.

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.

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Obtain artisanal processors /fish mongers license

Artisanal processors and fish mongers must obtain a license. This license is reserved for Ugandan citizens and refugees only. It is obtained from Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry and Fisheries.

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Obtain fish sanitary certificate

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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Clearance

Point of exit/entry

Full procedure - For a first time trader

Export of fish - Full procedure for a first time trader

This procedure shows a sequence of different licenses a new trader of fish and fish products will need to obtain in order to export via the Busia border.

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