Uganda Import Procedure

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Ministry of Agriculture
National Seed Certification Services Unit
Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts.

UGX. 5,000.00

1 day

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Importing Company

THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS:

1. Phyto from origin
2. ISTA Certicate
3. COMESA Certificate
4. Packing List.

Nil

Dependent on self

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Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

1. Unique consignment reference (UCR)
2. Import permit (copy)
3. Invoice (copy)

Nil

10 – 20 Minutes

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1. Plant import permit (original)
2. Phytosanitary certificate (original) From the country of origin.
3. Notice to import – Form SR14 (original) Issued by KEPHIS.
4. ISTA (International Seed Testing Association) certificate (original) From the country of origin. (OECD, COMESA LABELS)
5. Invoice (original)
6. Certificate of Origin

Nil

1 Day

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