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Import tax rates for goods entering Uganda

by Lwanga
(Makerere)

Tax Question
What taxes and their rates are charged on goods imported in uganda up to the store or shops ?

Answer

Thank you Lwanga for your question;
Well we have the Value Added Tax (VAT) 18%, Withholding Tax 6%, import duty 6% and customs duty. These are the main ones.

For further help with clearing your goods with Uganda Customs, please contact our Tax Consultant directly by folowing this link.

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Jan 29, 2020
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by: Shamjibhai

Dear sir/madam

Kindly ask me what is the import duty on hs code 20052000
Dec 30, 2019
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by: Patrick

I want to order for ATV 150 CC Bike
,it's new and cost USD 500, The cost of delivery to Kampala is USD 310, I need to know the cost of taxation I will need to pay before proceeding with placing an order
Oct 21, 2019
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by: HARRIET

TAXES PAYABLE ON IMPORT OF RAWMATERIALS CODE NO 72104900FROM EGYPT TO UGANDA
Sep 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charged tax on used products
by: Muda

Hi, I would like to know the amount charged for a used printer c550 bought at 1.5m from dubai thx
Jul 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Inquiry about import tax on paper sack
by: Anonymous

What is the tax rate to be paid for the export of Cement kraft paper sack to Uganda (HS Code 48193000) whereas we are a company from Egypt (Comesa member).

Thank you...
Mar 07, 2019
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by: Anonymous

Greetings, wanna know how much it is gonna cost me on a Toyota harrier 2006 model when imported. How much is VAT and inspection and customs clearance fee and getting a new number straight away on my car. Would u mind if you shared with me the costs to be paid before I ship the car to mombasa. Thanks.
Mar 07, 2019
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by: Anonymous

Greetings, wanna know how much it is gonna cost me on a Toyota harrier 2006 model when imported. How much is VAT and inspection and customs clearance fee and getting a new number straight away on my car. Would u mind if you shared with me the costs to be paid before I ship the car to mombasa. Thanks.
Jan 02, 2019
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by: Richard Mubiru ssetimba

I'm Richard from Entebbe,please I would like to know all about taxes and mostly on imported goods for home use. Actually I want to start up,how to register with AEO. Richard
Nov 24, 2018
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by: Anonymous

If VAT is charged on imported goods into Uganda, when they are resold in Uganda by the importer, is VAT charged again?
Nov 18, 2018
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by: Richard Male

Which is the last TV size to be charged tax at Entebbe
used TV charged tax at EBB and what are the charges
Oct 02, 2018
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by: Kg

I ordered a watch online costed 0.97 $ which is like 3000 shillings and I was told to pay tax 2500/= is that tax normal.

Do domestic items have to pay tax ?
Sep 24, 2018
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by: Mirza Muhammad Faisal

I need to know the duty on hair colour.i need to import a brand called colorray from Dubai
Aug 03, 2018
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by: Gehad

Please I need to know the import taxes we need to pay upon importing Garments mens clothing new not used
Deciding the amount need to pay is percentage of the goods bill
Commercial invoice
Please advice
Jul 13, 2018
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by: Kuneng

How much tax for TV 32 inches as a gift to a mother whose son is working
aa house boy abroadd with small salary .and as I am expatriate to fly to Uganda for a visit first time alone will carry TV on board the aircraft
Feb 24, 2018
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by: Anonymous

What percentage is customs duty?
Aug 02, 2017
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by: Anonymous

Please can tell me how much total duty l have to pay to import range rover sport 2008 model.the value of vechiles in uk is £9000 plus shipment £2500.can work out the duty for me.
Thank you

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