Uganda Export Procedure

Total Steps: 7

Documents (Approx): 8

Bodies / Agencies:

• Ministry of Agriculture
• National Seed Certification Services Unit
• Plant Quarantine & Inspection Services Unit
• Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

1. Pre-Clearing Procedure

2. Register as Seed Merchant & Obtain Certificate

   Body in charge: Ministry of Agriculture – National Seed Certification Services Unit
   Documents: Seed Merchant Form
   Cost: UGX 200,000 annually | Time: 7 days

3. Obtain Phytosanitary Certificate

   Body in charge: Ministry of Agriculture
   Documents: Seed Import Permit (from destination country)
   Cost: Nil | Time: 1 day

4. Obtain Export Permit

   Body in charge: Ministry of Agriculture – Plant Quarantine & Inspection Services Unit
   Documents: Seed Import Permit, Phytosanitary certificate / Orange certificate
   Cost: Nil | Time: 1 day

5. Request Inspection & Certificates

   Body in charge: Ministry of Agriculture – Plant Quarantine & Inspection Services Unit
   Documents: Packing list, Invoice, Inspection request, Consignor/consignee details, Import Permit, Fumigation certificate (if needed)
   Cost: Nil | Time: 1 day

6. Obtain EAC Certificate of Origin

   Body in charge: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
   Documents: None specified
   Cost: Nil | Time: 1 day

7. Clearing Procedure

8. Contract Clearing Agent & Forward Documents

   Body in charge: Company
   Documents: Packing list, Invoice, Inspection request, Consignor/consignee details, Import Permit
   Cost: Based on agent | Time: N/A

9. Clearance & Physical Release of Consignment

   Body in charge: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
   Documents: None
   Cost: Nil | Time: 1 day