Customs Clearance Services in Uganda
Navigating customs procedures can be a complex and time-consuming process. Expedite Liners Trade Link Ltd offers expert customs clearance services in Uganda to ensure your goods move across borders smoothly and efficiently. We handle all the necessary documentation, duties, and regulations, so you can focus on your core business. We are your trusted partner for import and export logistics, providing seamless freight forwarding and customs brokerage solutions.
Service Overview: Your Gateway to Smooth Trade
Expedite Liners Trade Link Ltd specializes in a full range of customs clearing and forwarding services. Our team of licensed and experienced agents is well-versed in the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) customs regulations and procedures. We work to prevent delays, minimize costs, and ensure your shipments are compliant with all local laws and standards. Whether you’re a business or an individual, our services are designed to simplify the entire Uganda customs declaration process.
Our Customs Clearance Solutions
We provide a comprehensive breakdown of services to meet your specific needs.
We manage the entire import process from start to finish, including document verification, tariff code classification, duty and tax assessment, and release of goods from customs. This service is essential for businesses importing cargo to Uganda from international ports like Mombasa and Dubai
We handle all export documentation and procedures, ensuring your goods are cleared for international shipment smoothly. We assist with required certificates and declarations to facilitate hassle-free export from Uganda.
Our experts assist with the preparation and submission of all required paperwork, including the Single Administrative Document (SAD), commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin. We also provide professional advice on customs valuation and compliance with Uganda’s import and export procedures.
We help you understand the applicable duties, taxes, and potential exemptions for your goods. Our goal is to ensure accurate and transparent duty payments, helping you avoid unexpected costs and penalties.
The Customs Clearance Process
Our streamlined process ensures your goods are cleared swiftly and securely.
- Document Submission: You provide us with the necessary documents for your shipment, such as the commercial invoice, bill of lading, and packing list.
- Declaration & Assessment: Our licensed customs agents prepare and submit the customs declaration to the URA. We accurately classify your goods and calculate the duties and taxes payable.
- Payment and Inspection: Once the assessment is complete, we facilitate the payment of all duties and taxes. We then coordinate with customs officials for any required physical inspections.
- Final Release & Delivery: After customs clearance is granted, we obtain the release order and can arrange for the onward transportation of your goods to their final destination.
Why Choose Expedite Liners Trade Link Ltd for Customs Clearance?
- Expertise: Our team possesses in-depth knowledge of Uganda's customs laws and regulations, ensuring seamless and compliant clearance.
- Efficiency: We have established relationships and streamlined processes that help minimize customs delays and accelerate the movement of your goods
- Transparency: We provide clear communication and a transparent breakdown of all costs, including duties, taxes, and our service fees.
- Security: We handle your sensitive documents and valuable cargo with the highest level of care and security.
- Holistic Service: As a full-service logistics provider, we can combine customs clearance with our freight forwarding services, offering you a complete end-to-end solution.
Service Areas: Clearing Cargo Across Uganda
We provide customs clearance services at all major entry points in Uganda, including:
- Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
- Malaba Border Post
- Busia Border Post
- Mutukula Border Post
- All major ICDs (Inland Container Depots)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The essential documents for customs clearance in Uganda are a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading (for sea freight) or airway bill (for air freight). For specific goods, you may also need a certificate of origin or a pre-shipment inspection certificate from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). It’s always best to work with a licensed clearing agent like us to ensure you have everything required.
A Tax Identification Number (TIN) is a unique number issued by the URA. Yes, you absolutely need a TIN to clear goods through customs in Uganda, as it’s required for the customs declaration process. Each individual or business involved in a groupage container must have their own TIN to comply with current regulations.
The customs clearance timeline can vary depending on the type of goods, the completeness of documents, and whether a physical inspection is required. However, with accurate documentation and a professional agent, the process can typically be completed within 1-2 working days after the goods arrive at the port or border.
We help you understand the applicable duties, taxes, and potential exemptions for your goods. Our goal is to ensure accurate and transparent duty payments, helping you avoid unexpected costs and penalties.
The “groupage container” system is when multiple traders combine their goods into a single container to save on costs. The URA has recently implemented stricter regulations, requiring each trader to personally clear their portion of the cargo using their own TIN and a house bill of lading. This change aims to improve transparency and combat fraud.
Yes, providing an inaccurate customs valuation can lead to significant penalties and fines from the URA. Customs valuation is a crucial part of calculating duties and taxes. We advise working with a knowledgeable agent who can ensure the declared value is compliant with the World Trade Organization (WTO) valuation agreement and other URA regulations.