Import Inspection Clearance

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Inspection and clearance of imported regulated products to ensure compliance with Uganda Standards.

UNBS Imports e-Portal

Who needs it

Instrument type: Clearance

Fees

Charged by the PVoC service provider (fee scale per consignment value)

PVoC inspection and Certificate of Conformity fees are charged by the UNBS-appointed inspection bodies (e.g. SGS, Intertek, TÜV Rheinland) according to their published fee scales, generally based on the FOB value of the consignment, and exclude laboratory testing, container sealing and registration/licensing charges. Confirm the current fee scale with the appointed service provider.

Documents required

Commercial/shipping invoice (with correct HS codes)
Test reports to the applicable Uganda/relevant standard (or samples for testing)
Packing list and shipping documents
Product details

Steps to apply

1Identify whether the product is a regulated product under the compulsory standards schedule
2Apply to a UNBS-appointed PVoC service provider in the country of export
3Submit documents/test reports; provider reviews or arranges lab testing
4Provider schedules physical inspection of the consignment
5On compliance, the Certificate of Conformity is issued and used to clear the goods and generate the Import Inspection Clearance Certificate via the UNBS e-Portal