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 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 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 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.

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.

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

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.

Tea

Preliminary registrations and licenses

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.

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.

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

Full procedure - For a first time trader

Tea export-Full procedure for a first time trader

Cement

Preliminary registrations and licenses

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Clearance

Point of exit/entry

Full procedure - For a first time trader

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.

Fruits and vegetables

Preliminary registrations and licenses

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.