ROADWORTHINESS INSPECTIONS – UGANDA
This contracted assignment with the Uganda National Bureau of Standards involves the conducting of pre- export road worthiness inspection of used motor vehicles from Japan, Singapore, South Africa, UK, and UAE, destined for use within the Republic of Uganda.
This enables only roadworthy and environmentally friendly vehicles to enter the country, thereby ensuring that Uganda does not become a dumping ground for poor quality used vehicles.
Uganda Inspection Requirements and Country Regulations
Required documents for applications (one of the following)
- Vehicle inspection certificate (shakensho) copy OK
- Temporary cancellation registration certificate (ichiji masho) copy OK
- Export certificate (massho) copy OK
Timing of CoC issuance
- Can be downloaded within 3 working days after inspection passed
- (This applies to Clients who have registered for e-Cert Portal access)
- Otherwise e-Certificates will be emailed to Exporter
Expiration Date of the Certificate
- Valid for 12 months from the date of inspection pass
- Based on arrival date into Uganda
Period during which re-inspection is free
- Within 30 (calendar) days from the date of the first inspection.
- (Please note these are not business days)
- (e.g. vehicle fails inspection on 5/01/2023 should be re-inspected by 4/02/2023)
Availability of on arrival inspection
- Available (however not recommended)
- Inspection fee of $140.00 plus a penalty based on CIF value applies
- If vehicle does not pass the on-arrival inspection, must be removed at Importers cost
Export regulations
- Vehicles no more than 15 years old from manufacture (based on arrival date) and less than 4000 kg
- Vehicles 4000 kg and over have no age limit
- Odometer tampering is not allowed
Cost of Inspection
- Japan – US$140.00 (converted to Japanese Yen)
- Singapore – US$200.00 (converted to Singapore Dollars)
- South Africa – US$200.00 (converted to Rand)
- UAE – US$125.00 (Converted to Dirham)
- UK – US$200.00 (Converted to British Pounds)