Import guide · Uganda
Import HOWO & SHACMAN Trucks to Uganda
Uganda has no port, so every truck lands at Mombasa (Kenya) or Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and travels inland under customs transit before clearing into Uganda. Right-hand drive is mandatory, and UNBS conformity applies before shipment.
- Drive side
- Right-hand drive
- Entry route
- Mombasa or Dar es Salaam
- Conformity
- UNBS / PVoC
- Common models
- HOWO 371 tractor, 6x4 dumps
What to get right before you order
- 01Order right-hand drive on the proforma invoice; RHD is not the default line configuration.
- 02Confirm the corridor (Mombasa vs Dar es Salaam) before shipment — it changes transit time and cost.
- 03UNBS conformity is arranged pre-shipment where possible; destination inspection is slower and riskier.
- 04URA import duty is assessed on the customs value; keep the invoice, packing list and B/L consistent.
Straight answers
Is right-hand drive required?
Yes — Uganda drives on the left, so every truck must be right-hand drive.
Which port is best?
Mombasa is the most common gateway; Dar es Salaam suits central Uganda and the western region.
Do I need UNBS conformity before shipping?
Pre-shipment verification is the safer route and produces a certificate you can hand to customs on arrival.
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