IMPORT / General / Clearance / Consignment clearance for general imports at Busia / Obtain consignment clearance without PVoC
Summary of the procedure
List of steps
List of steps
(12)
1
Appoint a clearing agent
2
Make a declaration
3
Deposit consignment in bonded warehouse
4
Joint verification of consignment
5
Pay taxes
6
Inspection of consignment
7
Pay testing fees and surchage
8
Send sample to laboratory for testing
9
Obtain notification of results
10
Obtain laboratory results
11
Obtain UNBS clearance
12
Obtain customs clearance
Where to go?
Uganda Revenue Authority Website
1
URA customs office
(x 2)
3
4
Commercial Bank
(x 2)
5
7
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
(x 5)
6
8
9
10
11
Uganda Revenue Authority
12
What you will get
Import clearance certificate
11
Exit note
12
Release order (original)
12
Required documents
Proof of payment
(x 2)
1
2
Packing list
(x 3)
1
2
3
Certificate of origin (Optional)
1
Import permit
1
Phytosanitary certificate
1
Invoice for the consignment
2
URA Payment Slip
(x 2)
5
7
Retained sample form
10
National identity card
(x 2)
11
12
How much?
Estimated cost of the procedure
USD 50
USD 50
15
% CIF
Ad valorem fee of 0.523% of the FOB value of the goods imported.
How long ?
| min. | max. | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time (sum): | 11d | 72d |
| of which: | ||
| Waiting time in queue (sum): | 2h. 20mn | 5h. |
| Attention at counter: | 2h. 5mn | 4h. 40mn |
| Waiting time until next step (sum): | 10d | 70d |
Legal justification?
EAC Customs Management Act 2004
EAC customs management regulations
Uganda national bureau of standards import inspection and clearance regulations 2015
( Sections 12, 5 , Article Cap 327 )
Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Imports Inspection and clearance regulation 2018
Uganda national bureau of standards import and clearance regulations 2018
Detailed steps
1
Appoint a clearing agent
Costs( see details ) |
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Free of charge
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Contact details
Licensed customs agents 2020.pdf
Expected results
1.
Notification of acceptance of assignment
2.
Contract
Requirements
1.
Proof of payment (copy)
for the consignment
for the consignment
2.
Packing list (copy)
3.
Certificate of origin (Optional)
4.
Import permit (copy)
5.
Phytosanitary certificate (copy)
6.
Exporter's Tax identification number
Cost
UGX
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Payment methods:
cash, credit cards, check
The cost varies from one agent to another depending on negotiation.
The estimated minimum cost is 50 usd
Time frame
Waiting time until next step:
Min. 1 day
- Max. 2 days
Legal justification
1.
EAC Customs Management Act 2004
Section 146
Section 146
Recourse: Uganda Revenue Authority Tower
Entity in charge
Uganda Revenue Authority Tower
Nakawa industrial area
plot M193/M194, Kampala
Tel: +256 417 443 034 / +256 417 443 090
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: https://www.ura.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +256 417 443 034 / +256 417 443 090
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: https://www.ura.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
URA customs
| Mon: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Tue: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Wed: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Thu: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Fri: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Sat: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Sun: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
Some stations like Mpondwe dont work 24 hours yet.
2
Make a declaration
Timeframe ( see details ) |
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Expected results
1.
Export Custom Entry
Requirements
1.
Packing list (copy)
2.
Proof of payment (copy)
3.
Invoice for the consignment (copy)
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
EAC customs management regulations
Additional information
This declaration notifies Uganda National Bureau of Standards that a consignment has arrived and is due for inspection.
Recourse: Uganda Revenue Authority Tower
Entity in charge
Uganda Revenue Authority Tower
Nakawa industrial area
plot M193/M194, Kampala
Tel: +256 417 443 034 / +256 417 443 090
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: https://www.ura.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +256 417 443 034 / +256 417 443 090
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: https://www.ura.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Customs department
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
3
Deposit consignment in bonded warehouse
Costs( see details ) |
Timeframe ( see details ) |
Wait until next step |
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USD
50
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Contact details
Entity in charge
URA customs office
URA Tower , plot M 193/4 Nakawa Industrial Area, P.O. Box 7279, Kampala
Tel: +256 323443610
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: ura.go.ug
Some stations like Mpondwe don't work 24 hrs
Tel: +256 323443610
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: ura.go.ug
Some stations like Mpondwe don't work 24 hrs
Unit in charge
Barrier office
| Mon: | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Tue: | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Wed: | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Thu: | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Fri: | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Sat: | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Sun: | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Some stations like Mpondwe don't work 24 hrs | |
Requirements
1.
Consignment
2.
Packing list
Cost USD 50
UGX
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USD
50
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Payment methods:
cash, credit cards, check
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 10mn
- Max. 30mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Waiting time until next step:
Min. 2 days
- Max. 4h.
Legal justification
1.
Uganda national bureau of standards import inspection and clearance regulations 2015
Section 12
Section 12
2.
EAC Customs Management Act 2004
Section 47
Section 47
Recourse: URA customs office
Entity in charge
URA customs office
URA Tower , plot M 193/4 Nakawa Industrial Area, P.O. Box 7279, Kampala
Tel: +256 323443610
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: ura.go.ug
Some stations like Mpondwe don't work 24 hrs
Tel: +256 323443610
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: ura.go.ug
Some stations like Mpondwe don't work 24 hrs
Unit in charge
URA customs
| Mon: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Tue: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Wed: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Thu: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Fri: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Sat: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Sun: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
Some stations like Mpondwe dont work 24 hours yet.
4
Joint verification of consignment
Costs( see details ) |
Timeframe ( see details ) |
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Free of charge
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Contact details
Entity in charge
URA customs office
URA Tower , plot M 193/4 Nakawa Industrial Area, P.O. Box 7279, Kampala
Tel: +256 323443610
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: ura.go.ug
Some stations like Mpondwe don't work 24 hrs
Tel: +256 323443610
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: ura.go.ug
Some stations like Mpondwe don't work 24 hrs
Unit in charge
URA customs
| Mon: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Tue: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Wed: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Thu: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Fri: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Sat: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Sun: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
Some stations like Mpondwe dont work 24 hours yet.
Expected results
1.
URA Payment Slip
Requirements
1.
Physical presence
2.
Consignment
Cost
UGX
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Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 30mn
- Max. 1h.
Attention at counter:
Min. 30mn
- Max. 1h.
Legal justification
1.
EAC Customs Management Act 2004
Section 48
Section 48
2.
Uganda national bureau of standards import inspection and clearance regulations 2015
Article Cap327
Article Cap327
Recourse: URA customs office
Entity in charge
URA customs office
URA Tower , plot M 193/4 Nakawa Industrial Area, P.O. Box 7279, Kampala
Tel: +256 323443610
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: ura.go.ug
Some stations like Mpondwe don't work 24 hrs
Tel: +256 323443610
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: ura.go.ug
Some stations like Mpondwe don't work 24 hrs
Unit in charge
URA customs
| Mon: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Tue: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Wed: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Thu: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Fri: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Sat: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Sun: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
Some stations like Mpondwe dont work 24 hours yet.
5
Pay taxes
Timeframe ( see details ) |
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Expected results
1.
Bank e-tax receipt
Requirements
1.
URA Payment Slip (copy)
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 15mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
6
Inspection of consignment
Timeframe ( see details ) |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot 2-12 Bypass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial Park, P.O. Box 6329, Kampala
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Import inspection department-National inspection division
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Expected results
1.
URA Payment Slip
Requirements
1.
Consignment
2.
Physical presence
Of the consignee or a representative.
Of the consignee or a representative.
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 10mn
- Max. 30mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 1h.
- Max. 2h.
Legal justification
1.
Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Imports Inspection and clearance regulation 2018
Sections 4, 6
Sections 4, 6
Who certified this information ?
03/08/2018
Recourse: Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Entity in charge
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot 2-12 Bypass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial Park, P.O. Box 6329, Kampala
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Office of the manager imports inspection
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
7
Pay testing fees and surchage
Costs( see details ) |
Timeframe ( see details ) |
Wait until next step |
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Free of charge
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Expected results
1.
URA notification of payment
2.
Bank e-tax receipt
Requirements
1.
URA Payment Slip (original)
Cost
UGX
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Cost detail |
Estimate your cost |
| Testing fees | |
| Surcharge on goods without PVoC | |
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UGX
0
-
15
% CIF
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The testing fees will depend on the product and parameters to be tested.
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 10mn
- Max. 15mn
Attention at counter:
Max. 5mn
Waiting time until next step:
Max. 0.5 day
Legal justification
1.
Uganda national bureau of standards import and clearance regulations 2018
Section 6
Section 6
Who certified this information ?
03/08/2018
8
Send sample to laboratory for testing
Timeframe ( see details ) |
Wait until next step |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot 2-12 Bypass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial Park, P.O. Box 6329, Kampala
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Import inspection department-National inspection division
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Expected results
1.
Bond deposit note
2.
Retained sample form
3.
Release under seal
Requirements
1.
Product samples
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 1h.
- Max. 2h.
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 30mn
Waiting time until next step:
Min. 7 days
- Max. 60 days
Legal justification
1.
Uganda national bureau of standards import inspection and clearance regulations 2015
Section 12
Section 12
Additional information
The goods may spend up to 30 days in the testing facility. To manage their costs, traders move them under seal to warehouses of their choice until they are released.
Who certified this information ?
03/08/2018
Recourse: Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Entity in charge
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot 2-12 Bypass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial Park, P.O. Box 6329, Kampala
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Office of the manager imports inspection
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
9
Obtain notification of results
Timeframe ( see details ) |
Wait until next step |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot 2-12 Bypass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial Park, P.O. Box 6329, Kampala
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Import inspection department-National inspection division
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Expected results
1.
Notification email for registration of sales contract
Requirements
1.
Email address
Of the consignee or a representative
Of the consignee or a representative
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Max. 5mn
Waiting time until next step:
Max. 7 days
Legal justification
1.
Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Imports Inspection and clearance regulation 2018
Section 6
Section 6
Additional information
This is a system generated email that will be sent automatically by the UNBS laboratory information management system to the consignee as soon as the tests are done.
Who certified this information ?
03/08/2018
Recourse: Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Entity in charge
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot 2-12 Bypass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial Park, P.O. Box 6329, Kampala
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Office of the manager imports inspection
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
10
Obtain laboratory results
Timeframe ( see details ) |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot 2-12 Bypass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial Park, P.O. Box 6329, Kampala
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Import inspection department-National inspection division
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Expected results
1.
UNBS Certificate of analysis
Requirements
1.
Retained sample form
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 10mn
- Max. 15mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
Uganda national bureau of standards import inspection and clearance regulations 2015
Section 12
Section 12
Who certified this information ?
03/08/2018
Recourse: Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Entity in charge
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot 2-12 Bypass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial Park, P.O. Box 6329, Kampala
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Import inspection department-National inspection division
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
11
Obtain UNBS clearance
Timeframe ( see details ) |
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|
Contact details
Entity in charge
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot 2-12 Bypass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial Park, P.O. Box 6329, Kampala
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Import inspection department-National inspection division
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Expected results
1.
Import clearance certificate
Requirements
1.
National identity card (copy)
Of the owner of the consignment or a representative.
Of the owner of the consignment or a representative.
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 15mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
Uganda national bureau of standards import inspection and clearance regulations 2015
Section 5
Section 5
Who certified this information ?
03/08/2018
Recourse: Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Entity in charge
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Plot 2-12 Bypass Link, Bweyogerere Industrial Park, P.O. Box 6329, Kampala
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +256 417 333 250 / +256 417 333 251
Email: info@unbs.go.ug
Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Office of the manager imports inspection
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
12
Obtain customs clearance
Timeframe ( see details ) |
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Expected results
1.
Exit note
2.
Release order (original)
Requirements
1.
National identity card (copy)
Of the owner of the consignment or a representative.
Of the owner of the consignment or a representative.
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
EAC Customs Management Act 2004
Recourse: URA customs office
Entity in charge
URA customs office
URA Tower , plot M 193/4 Nakawa Industrial Area, P.O. Box 7279, Kampala
Tel: +256 323443610
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: ura.go.ug
Some stations like Mpondwe don't work 24 hrs
Tel: +256 323443610
Email: services@ura.go.ug
Website: ura.go.ug
Some stations like Mpondwe don't work 24 hrs
Unit in charge
URA customs
| Mon: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Tue: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Wed: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Thu: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Fri: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Sat: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
| Sun: | 00:01 - 00:00 |
Some stations like Mpondwe dont work 24 hours yet.