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 The Quality mark is a Third Party Guarantee of quality, safety and reliability of products to the consumers and an assurance of conformity to relevant standards. Products are expected to carry the same and it is got from 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.

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.

Point of exit/entry

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 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

Obtain export permit for hides and skins A trader intending to engage in the export of Hides and Skins must obtain an annual export permit issued by the department of Animal production and Marketing in the Directorate of Animal Resources

Permits - per consignment

Obtain veterinary health certificate

All animals and animal products are issued with a veterinary health certificate in fulfilment of international sanitary requirements. They are issued per consignment by Directorate of Animal Resources.

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

Export of hides, skins - Full procedure for a first time trader This is a sequence of all the procedures a trader of hides and skins will have to go through in order to export using the Malaba border as final exit point.

Tobacco

Preliminary registrations and licenses

Register with Association of Sponsors and Exporters of Tobacco in Uganda (ASETU) ASETU is an association that brings together all sponsors and exporters of Tobacco,issues recommendations and regulates the activities involved. Before one engages in the trade of Tobacco, they must first register with this association.

Obtain tobacco growers registration certificate All growers of Tobacco and sponsors of Tobacco growers must obtain a tobacco growers registration certificate issued by the local government of the district where the farm is located.

Obtain tobacco buyers license A trader must first obtain a tobacco buyers' license from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in order to sponsor the farmers or buy their product for export.

Obtain tobacco processor license Processors of Tobacco must be licensed to establish their processing plant. The licenses are issued by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

Tobacco farmer registration

All farmers interested in the growing of tobacco must register with Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

Register a tobacco bailling point/store

Obtain tobacco seed certification All tobacco seeds are imported and must be certified by Directorate of crop resources in Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

Point of exit/entry

Permits - per consignment

Tobacco export license For every Tobacco consignment, an export license must be obtained from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

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

Tobacco export - Full procedure for a first time trader This procedure details all the licenses and permits a first time tobacco exporter will need to obtain until clearance using the Busia border as exit point.

Cocoa