Ship Car To Lira

Car Shipping Lira

One of the larger cities in Uganda, Lira is situated about 200 miles from Kampala, the capital of the country. As the center of the Lira district, the city of Lira is the administrative cultural, and commercial hub of the region.

There may be many reasons to move but the fact remains that if you are moving from the USA, it is good to know about the driving conditions and requirements in Uganda before you import here. With constant development in the country over the last few years, more people look forward to owning vehicles, but find it easier to buy imported cars than buying them. To keep up with the demand, the import regulations are easy so if you hire A1-AT service, the pioneers in the industry, you can have your auto with you in a few weeks.

However, even though the rules are lax, there are many procedures and documents that you need to consider. We will help you at every step to ensure that no logistics issue arises as Uganda is a landlocked country and the closest ports are in Kenya and Tanzania. Irrespective of the location of the port you pick, we will not only take the delivery but haul it across the border with the assistance of our local agents.

Cost & Time For Shipments

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save the ground cost by delivering to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to haul internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

Requirements and Documentation.

With easygoing rules, most of the cars for commercial purposes are imported from Japan but the rules for personal import remain the same. You are allowed to import both left-hand driven and right-hand driven as both are in use on the roads. Additionally, Uganda laws allow both new and old vehicles to be imported and there are no age restrictions to adhere to. However, used ones have to clear the pre-shipping inspections from the country of origination i.e. USA in your case. The two essential certifications accompanying the rest of the documents include:

• Emission certificate.
• Roadworthiness certificate.

These tests ensure that the auto adheres to the environmental regulations of Uganda and that the odometer readings are accurate. It is a guarantee that it is operable and in good condition.

Taxes and duties.

The method of tax evaluation on imported vehicles comes under the purview of the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT). That is why the cost, insurance, and freight charges are considered. Depending on these variables, the taxes include:

• 15%import duty.
• 17% VAT.
• 2% import commission.
• 6% Withholding tax.
• Additional 10% excise duty (in some cases only)

However, before the auto can reach Uganda, there are plenty of documents that have to be submitted to ensure the complete process is legal. Some of the documents that have to be submitted to U.S Customs, at least 72 hours before the automobile leaves the U.S port and a minimum of 10 days before it reaches there; the Uganda Revenue Authority needs these:

• Bill of Lading.
• Insurance certificate.
• Proof of ownership- passport/license.
• Purchase invoice.
• Logbook of the auto.

To know more about the process, import regulations, and current updates on the customs duties, contact the Embassy.