Summary of the procedures
- 10 Steps
- 16 Documents (Approx)
- Bodies Agencies Involved
Import Procedures
- Ethiopia Import Procedures
- Kenya Import Procedures
- Tanzania Import Procedures
- Uganda Import Procedures
- Zambia Import Procedures
Export Procedures
Step 1: Register as a seed dealer and obtain a certificate of registration
Body in charge and office contacts
- Ministry of Agriculture
- National Seed Certification Services Unit
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Documents Required to complete the process
- Seed Merchant Form
Cost (UGX)
UGX 200,000 (Annually)
Official Length of process
7 days
Step 2: Notice to import seeds
Body in charge and office contacts
Ministry of Agriculture
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Documents Required to complete the process
- Profoma Invoice.
Cost (UGX)
NIL
Official Length of process
1 days
Step 3: Obtain Plant Import Permit
Body in charge and office contact
Ministry of Agriculture
Plant Quarantine and Inspection Services Unit
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Documents Required to complete the process
- Proforma Invoice
- Notice to Import.
Cost (UGX)
NIL
Official Length of process
1 days
Step 4: Apply for a seed import certificate
Body in charge and office contacts
Ministry of Agriculture
National Seed Certification Services Unit
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Documents Required to complete the process
- Proforma Invoice
- Notice to Import
- GMO – free certificate in some cases
Cost (UGX)
UGX. 5,000.00
Official Length of process
1 day
Step 5: Contract a clearing agent
Body in charge and office contacts
Contact URA for the updated list of licensed clearing agents
Documents Required to complete the process
Nil
Cost (UGX)
TBD based on agent
Official Length of process
N/A
Step 6: Obtain consignment documents (UCR and IDF)
Body in charge and office contacts
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Documents Required to complete the process
- Commercial Invoice
- Seed Import Permit
Cost (UGX)
Nil
Official Length of process
1 Day
Step 7: Foward all relevant original cargo clearance documents to clearing agent
Body in charge and office contacts
Importing Company
Documents Required to complete the process
THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS:
- Phyto from origin
- ISTA Certicate
- COMESA Certificate
- Packing List.
Cost (UGX)
Nil
Official Length of process
Dependent on self
Step 8: Declare consignment and pay relevant taxes and fees
Body in charge and office contacts
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Documents Required to complete the process
- Unique consignment reference (UCR)
- Import permit (copy)
- Invoice (copy)
Cost (UGX)
Nil
Official Length of process
10 – 20 Minutes
Step 9: Declaration to the Plant Quarantine - physical inspection of the consignment
Body in charge and office contacts
Ministry of Agriculture
Plant Quarantine and Inspection Services Unit
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Plant Quarantine and Inspection Services Unit
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Documents Required to complete the process
- Plant import permit (original)
- Phytosanitary certificate (original) From the country of origin.
- Notice to import – Form SR14 (original) Issued by KEPHIS.
- ISTA (International Seed Testing Association) certificate (original) From the country of origin. (OECD, COMESA LABELS)
- Invoice (original)
- Certificate of Origin
Cost (UGX)
Nil
Official Length of process
1 Day
Step 10: Physical Release of consignment
Body in charge and office contacts
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Documents Required to complete the process
Nil
Cost (UGX)
Nil
Official Length of process
7 Days