JVS Global
JVS GLOBAL
Japanese Vehicle Solutions
All countries / Uganda

Import Cars from Japan to Uganda

Uganda imports thousands of Japanese used vehicles each year via Mombasa. JVS handles full logistics from Japan to Kampala with trusted clearing partners.

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Ports of entry
Mombasa (via Kenya), Dar es Salaam (via Tanzania)
Steering side
Right-hand drive only
Age limit
No age limit; environmental levy increases with age
Inspection
JEVIC / QISJ pre-shipment inspection required
Duties & taxes
Import Duty 25% + Excise + VAT 18% + Environmental Levy (age-based) + Withholding 6%
Shipping time
21–28 days to Mombasa, then road transit to Kampala

How to import a car from Japan to Uganda

  1. 1
    Choose your vehicle
    Browse our verified live inventory or request a custom sourcing from Japan's auctions.
  2. 2
    Reserve & pay invoice
    We issue a proforma invoice (CIF to your port). Pay by bank wire to our corporate account.
  3. 3
    Pre-shipment inspection
    JEVIC, QISJ or BIVAC inspection completed in Japan per destination requirements.
  4. 4
    Shipping
    Vehicle loaded on the next weekly RoRo or container vessel. Tracking provided.
  5. 5
    Documents dispatched
    Original Bill of Lading, Export Certificate, Inspection Certificate, and Invoice couriered to you.
  6. 6
    Clearance at port
    Use your local clearing agent (or our partner) to pay duties and collect the vehicle.

Most popular models in Uganda

Toyota PremioToyota HarrierToyota WishSubaru ForesterToyota Land Cruiser

Ready to import to Uganda?

Tell us the make, model, and year. We'll send a CIF quote to your nearest port within 24 hours.

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Other destinations

🇰🇪 Kenya🇹🇿 Tanzania🇿🇲 Zambia🇳🇦 Namibia🇿🇦 South Africa🇱🇸 Lesotho🇧🇼 Botswana🇿🇼 Zimbabwe🇲🇼 Malawi🇲🇿 Mozambique🇷🇼 Rwanda🇧🇮 Burundi