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Uganda

Check Japan-origin used-vehicle requirements before purchase

Import statusOpen with conditions
SteeringRight-hand drive
Last verified2026-08-14
Used vehicles require pre-export roadworthiness inspection under the UNBS PVoC programme. Current approved Japan providers include QISJ, EAA and ATJ.

Key import and registration requirements

Verify current ruleRegistration

Purchase eligibility and registration

Used vehicles require pre-export roadworthiness inspection under the UNBS PVoC programme. Current approved Japan providers include QISJ, EAA and ATJ.

Evidence source · Uganda National Bureau of Standards ↗
RequiredDocuments

Core documents

Prepare the original Japanese export or deregistration certificate, invoice, bill of lading and every market-specific approval or inspection certificate. Confirm the final list before shipment.

Evidence source · Uganda National Bureau of Standards ↗
ConditionalInspection

Pre-shipment inspection

Use the inspection organizations and certificate scope shown below. Recognition can change, so recheck the authority source before booking.

Evidence source · Uganda National Bureau of Standards ↗
RecommendedSafety

Chassis-number check before purchase

Send WATSU LOGI the chassis number, destination and vehicle model before purchase so age, specifications, inspection and document feasibility can be checked.

Evidence source · Uganda National Bureau of Standards ↗

Japan-origin inspection providers

EAAAuthority-approved

The import authority lists this organization as an approved provider for the stated inspection service. Confirm the current vehicle scope before booking.

Certificate
Certificate of Roadworthiness
Evidence status
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Evidence source ↗
QISJAuthority-approved

The import authority lists this organization as an approved provider for the stated inspection service. Confirm the current vehicle scope before booking.

Certificate
Certificate of Roadworthiness
Evidence status
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Evidence source ↗
ATJAuthority-approved

The import authority lists this organization as an approved provider for the stated inspection service. Confirm the current vehicle scope before booking.

Certificate
Certificate of Roadworthiness
Evidence status
Uganda National Bureau of Standards
Evidence source ↗
Import, inspection and registration rules can change. Confirm eligibility using the chassis number before purchase.