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It facilitates import and export operations in the most efficient and cost effective manner. Also, it advises on the mode of transport and the facilities in transportation; liaises with Uganda Revenue Authority [2] and other stakeholders in the facilitation of import and export business thus facilitating trade and tax collection.
Errors on the forms can cause delays or confiscation of the goods. For that reason, importers often use a customs brokerage to clear goods through customs. [4] Some nations require a customs declaration form from each person crossing the border, while other nations require one form per family traveling together.
Print/export Download as PDF; ... Import duty refers to taxes levied on imported goods, capital and services. The level of customs duties is a direct indicator of the ...
The ATA Carnet, often referred to as the "Passport for goods", is an international customs document that permits the tax-free and duty-free temporary export and import of nonperishable goods for up to one year. It consists of unified customs declaration forms which are prepared ready to use at every border crossing point.
The Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) is a maritime certificate or waiver that is essential for exports to the majority of African countries. [1] It acts as a vital document for both importers and exporters within Africa, necessitating its presentation to customs officials.
A consular invoice is a document, often in triplicate, submitted to the consul or embassy of a country to which goods are to be exported before the goods are sent abroad. [1] The completed documents then travel with the goods and enable the customs officials in the destination country to verify the quantity, value and nature of the goods on ...
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a government agency, established by an Act of Parliament of Uganda, UNBS is under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Co-operatives established by the UNBS Act Cap 327 and became operational in 1989. It is governed by the National Standards Council and headed by the Executive Director who is ...
Since 1995, Uganda has experienced rapid economic growth, but it is not clear to what extent this positive development can be attributed to Structural Adjustment. [25] Uganda is a member of the World Trade Organization, since 1 January 1995 and a member of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, from 25 October 1962. [26]