Uganda import duty calculator
Enter the factory price and the weight or volume. You get the full delivered cost to Kampala: freight, insurance, import duty, VAT and fees, in US dollars and Uganda shillings at today's rate.
How the calculation works
| Charge | Rate | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Import duty (EAC Common External Tariff) | 0%, 10% or 25% (most finished consumer goods: 25%) | Customs value (goods + freight + insurance) |
| VAT | 18% | Customs value + import duty |
| Withholding tax | 6% (unless exempt) | Customs value. Credited against the importer's income tax |
| Import declaration fee | 1% | Customs value |
| Infrastructure levy | 1.5% | Customs value |
Sources: PwC Uganda tax summary, URA import FAQ, Business Times Uganda. Some sensitive goods carry higher duty rates; the exact rate depends on the product's HS code.
Freight uses published market ranges for China to Uganda (air per kg; sea per cubic metre, minimum 1 m³) from DTFU Logistics and Dantful. Air is charged on the greater of the actual weight and the volume weight (1 m³ = 166.67 kg). Insurance is estimated at 0.5% of goods + freight + 10%; in Uganda it must be bought from a local licensed insurer (URA: local marine cargo insurance for all imports).
The result is an estimate. Clearing and local delivery are confirmed in your quote, and the exact duty rate depends on your product's HS code.
Questions
What is the import duty in Uganda?
Uganda uses the EAC Common External Tariff: 0% for raw materials and capital goods, 10% for intermediate goods and 25% for most finished goods, with higher rates for some sensitive goods.
Is VAT charged on top of import duty in Uganda?
Yes. VAT of 18% is charged on the customs value plus the import duty.
What is the Uganda import declaration fee?
1% of the customs value.
What is the infrastructure levy on imports?
1.5% of the customs value.
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Last updated 2026-11-12. Rates and rules change: we confirm every number on your quote before you pay.