Uganda

2017 Trade facilitation score of 45.16%
Transparency: 26.67%; Formalities: 37.5%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 44.44%; Paperless Trade: 70.37%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 33.33%.

2015 Trade facilitation score of 33.33%
Transparency: 20%; Formalities: 33.33%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 11.11%; Paperless Trade: 48.15%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 33.33%.

Measure Survey 2015 Survey 2017 Survey 2019 Survey 2021 Survey 2023 Change**

Transparency
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation* Planning stage Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
Independent appeal mechanism Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available

Formalities
Risk management Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Post-clearance audits* Fully implemented Fully implemented Not available Not available Not available
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Planning stage Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Establishment and publication of average release times Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
TF measures for authorized operators* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
Expedited shipments Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation
National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body* Planning stage Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
Government agencies delegating border controls to Customs authorities* Not implemented Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings Planning stage Planning stage Not available Not available Not available
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings Planning stage Planning stage Not available Not available Not available

Paperless Trade
Automated Customs System* Fully implemented Fully implemented Not available Not available Not available
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Electronic Single Window System Planning stage Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Partially implemented Fully implemented Not available Not available Not available
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit* Planning stage Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests Not implemented Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented Fully implemented Not available Not available Not available
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available

Cross-Border Paperless Trade
Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Recognised certification authority Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available

Transit Facilitation
Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Fully implemented Fully implemented Not available Not available Not available
Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit Planning stage Planning stage Not available Not available Not available

Trade Facilitation for SMEs
Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Not available Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
SMEs in AEO scheme* Not available Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
SMEs access Single Window* Not available Planning stage Not available Not available Not available
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not available Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Other special measures for SMEs Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Agriculture Trade Facilitation
Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Not available Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Not available Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Not available Not implemented Not available Not available Not available
Special treatment for perishable goods Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Women in Trade Facilitation
TF policy/strategy to increase women’s participation in trade* Not available Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available
TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Not available Planning stage Not available Not available Not available
Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Trade Finance Facilitation
Single window facilitates traders access to finance* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Variety of trade finance services available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis
Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Online publication of emergency TF measures Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce
TF measures for cross-border e-commerce* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Trade Facilitation and Wildlife Protection
Electronic application, issuance and exchange of eCITES* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

*) This measure was not included or contained different wording in one or more previous surveys. Click on the asterisk behind the respective measure for more information.
**) Comparing results of the 2021 and 2023 surveys.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 45.16% (2017)
Transparency: 26.67%; Formalities: 37.5%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 44.44%; Paperless Trade: 70.37%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 33.33%.

Transparency

Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Not implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Partially implemented
Advance publication/notification of new regulations before their implementation Partially implemented
Advance ruling (on tariff classification) Not implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Formalities

Risk management Not implemented
Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented
Post-clearance audit Fully implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Partially implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times Not implemented
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators Not implemented
Expedited shipments Not implemented
Acceptance of paper or electronic copies of supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation

National Trade Facilitation Committee Partially implemented
National legislative framework and institutional arrangement are available to ensure border agencies to cooperate with each other Not implemented
Government agencies delegating controls to Customs authorities Partially implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Planning stage
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Planning stage
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade

Electronic/automated Customs System Fully implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies at border-crossings Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System Partially implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Fully implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of import and export permit, if such permit is required Partially implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Partially implemented
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Fully implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Partially implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Partially implemented
Recognised certification authority Not implemented
Engagement in trade-related cross-border electronic data exchange Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented
Traders in your country apply for letters of credit electronically from banks or insurers without lodging paper-based documents Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s) with neighbouring country(ies)* Fully implemented
Customs Authorities limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Not implemented
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation* Not implemented
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit* Planning stage
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs

Government has developed trade facilitation measures that ensure easy and affordable access for SMEs to trade related information* Partially implemented
Government has developed specific measures that enable SMEs to more easily benefit from the AEO scheme* Not implemented
Government has taken actions to make the single windows more easily accessible to SMEs (e.g., by providing technical consultation and training services to SMEs on registering and using the facility.)* Planning stage
Government has taken actions to ensure that SMEs are well represented and made key members of National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs)* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Agriculture Trade Facilitation

Testing and laboratory facilities are equipped for compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards in your country* Not implemented
National standards and accreditation bodies are established for the purpose of compliance with SPS standards in your country* Partially implemented
Application, verification and issuance of SPS certificates is automated* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation

The existing trade facilitation policy/strategy incorporates special consideration of women involved in trade* Partially implemented
Government has introduced trade facilitation measures to benefit women involved in trade* Planning stage
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 33.33% (2015)
Transparency: 20%; Formalities: 33.33%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 11.11%; Paperless Trade: 48.15%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 33.33%.

Transparency

Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Not implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Partially implemented
Advance publication/notification of new regulations before their implementation Planning stage
Advance ruling (on tariff classification) Not implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Formalities

Risk management Not implemented
Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented
Post-clearance audit Fully implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Planning stage
Establishment and publication of average release times Not implemented
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators Not implemented
Expedited shipments Not implemented
Acceptance of paper or electronic copies of supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation

National Trade Facilitation Committee Planning stage
National legislative framework and institutional arrangement are available to ensure border agencies to cooperate with each other Not implemented
Government agencies delegating controls to Customs authorities Not implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Planning stage
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Planning stage
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade

Electronic/automated Customs System Fully implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies at border-crossings Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System Planning stage
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Partially implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of import and export permit, if such permit is required Planning stage
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Not implemented
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Partially implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Partially implemented
Recognised certification authority Not implemented
Engagement in trade-related cross-border electronic data exchange Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented
Traders in your country apply for letters of credit electronically from banks or insurers without lodging paper-based documents Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s) with neighbouring country(ies)* Fully implemented
Customs Authorities limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Not implemented
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation* Not implemented
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit* Planning stage
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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