Ship Your Car To Uganda

Typical Shipping Prices – How Much Does It Cost?

• Car shipping costs to Uganda from the United States generally fall between $3,800 and $7,100 for more vehicles.
• The cheapest rates are for normal-sized cars that fit into a shipping container, whereas those that do not fit will cost more.

Estimated Cost & Time Of Freight

• Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
• Save on ground transport costs by delivering the vehicle 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 transport a vehicle 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.

As the country develops, many of its citizens want to purchase a car. They find that the easiest and most cost effective way to do that is to have the car imported from another country as opposed to buying it.

In general, there are very few restrictions placed on the cars being imported. The car can be new or used, though regulations have been put into place to manage this process. There is no age limit, and both left and right-hand drive vehicles are permitted. However, before the car is imported into the country, there are a few guidelines that should be followed.

Popular Delivery Destinations

• Bwizibwera
• Gulu
• Jinja
• Kampala
• Kasese
• Lira
• Masaka
• Mbale
• Mbarara
• Mukono

Cars Imported from Japan

Most of the cars imported into Uganda come from Japan because there are little to no restrictions on cars that come from Japan. New cars can be imported as is, but used cars will have to undergo more scrutiny before they can be accepted.

Before it can be imported, a used car must pass the “Road Worthiness Inspection” conducted by the Japanese Export Vehicle Inspection Center (JEVIC). This test ensures that the vehicle have genuine readings and that the car is in good condition. Additionally, the test ensures that the car is not hostile to the environment with its emissions.

Tax, Tariffs, and Duties

The value of the duty instilled on the importing of a used car is determined by the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) method of evaluation. The taxes include an import duty of 15%; value added tax (VAT) of 17% of the VAT value; 2% import commission of dutiable value; withholding tax of 6% of dutiable value; and an excise duty of 10% in select cases.

Required Documents

1. Original bills of lading (that is, shipping permissions)
2. Inventory in triplicate (that is, a written report of inventory)
3. The consignee’s original passport.
4. An invoice for the car.
5. Car’s original logbook.
6. Certificate of Roadworthiness.
7. Tax ID number.

Land-locked

Due to Uganda's landlocked status, neighboring ports will need to be utilized. A car can be imported to Uganda through either the Port of Mombasa in Kenya or the Port of Dar-Es-Salaam in Tanzania. There is no price difference; it's only a matter of personal taste among importers.

Visit The Uganda Revenue Authority's website for specifics on how to import vehicles into Uganda.

Heavy Equipment & Oversized Cargo

Only professionals should undertake the process of shipping cargo from the United States to another country far away. It requires careful planning, durable moving equipment, comprehension of foreign import policies, the latest transport technologies, and more to ensure the safe and steadfast transport of heavy equipment and oversized cargo to Uganda. Here at A1 Auto Transport, we have everything we need, so we have been helping people ship their cargo worldwide for decades.

Examples of Oversized Cargo and Heavy Equipment

• Tractors, harvesters, combines & other farm equipment
• Backhoes & excavators
• RVs
• Yachts & pontoon boats
• Industrial equipment
• Bulldozers, dump trucks and forklifts
• Hydraulic equipment
• Oversized engines
• Pile drivers
• Cranes
• Asphalt pavers & road rollers
• Large trucks & heavy vehicles
• Engineering equipment
• Mining equipment
• Agricultural equipment

Methods Available For Heavy Equipment through A1

The kind of heavy or oversized equipment you have will ultimately determine which transport methods are available for your particular shipping needs. When you describe your equipment to our representatives over the phone when you call to inquire and schedule, we will inform you of your options and what we feel is best for your cargo’s transport. Read below if you want some insight into our overseas freight services.

• LoLo or Lift On/Lift Off Transport- With a crane, we safely lift your heavy equipment using a crane. The cargo is lifted off with a crane once it reaches the port.
• RoRo or Roll On/Roll Off Transport- Not every port accepts cargo moved through this method of transport, so ground transport methods may also be necessary to complete the delivery. However, this is the cheapest moving method, and it is only offered to those with operable equipment and vehicles.
• Container Shipping—Although the most expensive option, this method offers the most protection as long as your heavy cargo fits in a 40-foot shipping container.
• Flat Rack Shipping- This open-air service secures your cargo to a metal frame before it is placed for its hauling process.

Relevant Statistics

• Over 2,000 cars are shipped from various countries every month.
• Approximately 90% of cars shipped are used vehicles.
• The average cost of car shipping ranges from $1,500 to $3,000.
• Around 75% of cars shipped arrive at the Port of Mombasa in Kenya before being transported by road.
• A car shipped from the United States or Europe to Uganda takes an average of 30 days.

Other Services

• Overseas Moving Services to Uganda

Related Information & FAQs.

• How can You benefit from shipping your car to Uganda from the USA with an overseas transport company?
• What determines the cost of shipping a car to Uganda through professionals?
• How much does it cost to ship a car to Uganda through RO/RO transport services?
• Why is it wise to ship my car to Uganda through professionals