Coffee

Preliminary registrations and licenses

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 All facilities where grading and color sorting of coffee for export are carried out are inspected, registered and regulated by Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Obtain performance bond 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.

Obtain quality mark permit online

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.

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

Register as an exporter on the esingle window portal

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

Register as an exporter with Uganda Export Promotion Board

All exporters need to register with Uganda Export Promotions Board

This registration grants access to market information and trade fairs.

Permits - per consignment

Obtain letter of registration of sales contract An exporter of coffee will need to register every new sales contract and obtain a letter of registration of sales contract issued by Uganda Coffee Development Authority

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).

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

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

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.

Clearance

Point of exit/entry

Full procedure - For a first time trader

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.

Hides and skins

Preliminary registrations and licenses

Obtain export permit for hides and skins

Obtain a buyer's license for hides and skins

A trader intending to deal in hides and skins must obtain an annually renewable buyer's license. This is aimed at controlling quality of the material for export. It is issued by Department of Animal Health

Permits - per consignment

Obtain veterinary health certificate

Full procedure - For a first time trader

Export of hides, skins - Full procedure for a first time trader

Cocoa

Preliminary registrations and licenses

Obtain quality mark permit online

Permits - per consignment

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

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 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.

Full procedure - For a first time trader

Export of Cocoa - Full procedure for a first time trader This procedure details the steps a first time exporter of cocoa will need to follow using the Malaba Border as point of exit.

Dairy and Dairy Products

Preliminary registrations and licenses

Register with the Dairy Development Authority All traders engaging in the export or import of Dairy and Dairy products must be registered as members with the Dairy Development Authority

Obtain certificate of registration to transport milk and milk products All traders of dairy and dairy products must obtain a certificate of registration to transport the products. This is issued by Dairy Development Authority

Obtain license for dairy warehousing and storage facilities

Exporters of dairy and dairy products must have their warehouses and storage facilities licensed by Dairy Development Authority

Obtain certificate of analysis The certificate of analysis is attached after an approved laboratory has examined the consignment if it has been requested by the importing country.

Register as a dairy exporter An exporter of dairy products who is not a producer will only need to use the Esingle window to register with the Dairy Development Authority

Permits - per consignment

Obtain certificate of no objection Every consignment of dairy must be isued with a certificate of no objection by Department of Animal Health

Full procedure - For a first time trader

Export of dairy and dairy products - Full procedure for a first time trader This procedure details the different registrations, licenses and permits a first time exporter of dairy and dairy products will have to obtain until clearance using the Malaba border.

Tea

Preliminary registrations and licenses

Obtain quality mark permit online

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.

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

Register as an exporter on the esingle window portal

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

Register as an exporter with Uganda Export Promotion Board

All exporters need to register with Uganda Export Promotions Board

This registration grants access to market information and trade fairs.

Permits - per consignment

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

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.

Clearance

Point of exit/entry

Value of goods

Consignment clearance of exports via Elegu

Value of goods

Full procedure - For a first time trader

Tea export-Full procedure for a first time trader This procedure details the different licences and permits a first time tea exporter will need to obtain using the Malaba border as exit point.

Timber

Preliminary registrations and licenses

Obtain timber harvesting license and forest produce movement permit Traders in timber have to obtain a license to harvest the timber when it is ready and then they are issued with a movement permit to move the timber to a grading facility of storage area.

Obtain quality mark permit online

Permits - per consignment

Obtain letter of recommendation for trade in timber Exporters of timber are given a letter of recommendation after inspection by the Ministry of Water and Environment.

Obtain permission to export timber Exporters of timber obtain permission to export from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.

Full procedure - For a first time trader

Timber export - Full procedure for a first time trader This procedure details the different licenses and permits a first time exporter of Timber will need to obtain and clearance at the Malaba border.

Cement

Preliminary registrations and licenses

Obtain quality mark permit online

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

Register as an exporter on the esingle window portal

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

Register as an exporter with Uganda Export Promotion Board

All exporters need to register with Uganda Export Promotions Board

This registration grants access to market information and trade fairs.

Permits - per consignment

Certificate of origin

Select

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.

Clearance

Point of exit/entry

Full procedure - For a first time trader

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.

Maize

Preliminary registrations and licenses

Obtain quality mark permit online

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.

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

Register as an exporter on the esingle window portal

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

Register as an exporter with Uganda Export Promotion Board

All exporters need to register with Uganda Export Promotions Board

This registration grants access to market information and trade fairs.

Permits - per consignment

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.