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Regulations for Importing Japanese
Used Cars to Uganda

Considering importing a car from Japan to Uganda? Understand the essential rules, duties, and required documentation to ensure a smooth import process

Key Import Guidelines

Vehicle Age Restrictions

Vehicle Age Restrictions

Vehicles imported must be within 15 years of manufacturing

Steering Position

Steering Position

Only Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles are permitted

Shipping and Port Details

Shipping and Port Details

Primary Ports: Mombasa and Dar-Es-Salaam Seaport

Shipping Method

Shipping Method

RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)

Duties and Taxes

Duties and Taxes

Customs duties and taxes calculated based on Japanese Yellow Book Value

Required Documents for Customs Clearance

Registration Certificate (Country of Origin)

Registration Certificate (Country of Origin)

Confirms car registration status

Export Certificate

Export Certificate

Issued by Japanese authorities, required for customs

Original Invoice

Original Invoice

Provided by Carbarn.

LC (Letter of Credit) Application Form

LC (Letter of Credit) Application Form

Necessary for financing the car import

JEVIC Certificate

JEVIC Certificate

Mandatory vehicle condition appraisal issued by the Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center (JEVIC).

Bill of Lading

Bill of Lading

Issued by the shipping company detailing shipment specifics

Condition Report

Condition Report

Detailed description of vehicle condition, including exterior, interior, and mechanical status

If you are planning to buy used cars Uganda, it’s important to understand the Uganda car import regulations so that you avoid delays, penalties, or unexpected charges. At Carbarn Uganda, we provide a clear guide on shipping, duties, and paperwork to make used car sales Uganda smooth and transparent.

Key Import Guidelines

  • Vehicle Age Restrictions: Vehicles must be 15 years old or less from the year of manufacture.
  • Steering Position: Both Right-hand drive (RHD) and Left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles are permitted under Uganda car import regulations.

Mandatory Inspections

  • Pre-export Inspection in Japan: All vehicles must undergo JEVIC (Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center) before leaving Japan.
  • Road Worthiness Inspection in Uganda: A compulsory Road Worthiness Inspection (RWI) is carried out by EAA, appointed by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).

This ensures all used cars Uganda meet the required safety and quality standards before being cleared for road use.

Shipping Information

  • Destination Port: Mombasa Port, Kenya, with inland transport to Uganda.
  • Shipping Method: RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) with an estimated transit time of 35–42 days.
  • Shipping Schedule: Weekly sailings with reliable carriers like Hyundai Glovis.

For hassle-free used car sales Uganda, Carbarn arranges every shipping step until your vehicle arrives at Mombasa.

Duties and Taxes

Uganda has structured taxes that apply to all used cars Uganda imports:

  • Import Duty: 15% of dutiable value
  • VAT: 17% of VAT value
  • Import Commission: 2% of dutiable value
  • Withholding Tax: 4% of dutiable value
  • Excise Duty: 10% in selected cases

These charges are part of standard Uganda car import regulations and must be settled before registration.

Required Documents for Customs Clearance

To complete the process of used car sales Uganda, buyers must prepare the following documents:

  • Original Bill of Lading (two negotiable copies)
  • Work Permit (copy)
  • Immigration Permit
  • Certificate of Residence Change
  • Attestation Permit from EAA
  • Consignee’s original passport
  • Invoice or valuation certificate
  • Original vehicle logbook/export documents from Japan
  • Inventory document (in triplicate, detailed and signed)
  • Serial numbers of all loaded items (if applicable)
  • Tax Identification Number (issued by URA for clearance)

By following the official Uganda car import regulations and preparing all necessary documents, importing used cars Uganda becomes simple and reliable. Carbarn Uganda ensures every step of the process from purchase to shipping and clearance is transparent, giving you confidence in every transaction.