Importing Japanese used cars to Uganda

There is no limit on age of vehicle that can be imported to Uganda. Uganda also does not require any pre shipment inspection on used vehicles.

The dutiable Value (customs value) in Uganda is determined in accordance with The General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (G.A.T.T) valuation method.

Vehicles in Uganda are taxed as follows:

Import Duty: 15% of dutiable value

VAT : 17% of VAT value

Import commission: 2% of Dutiable Value

Withholding Tax: 4% of Dutiable Value

There is an excise duty of 10% on selected cases. There is also duty remission on some commercial vehicles. Details on these can be obtained from Uganda Revenue Authority Website

The clearing and forwarding agents in Uganda are familiar with these rates. Vehicles to Uganda will be imported through Mombasa or Dar-es-salaam ports as one may require.