Who provides finances for the Uganda Electronic Single Window?
The Uganda Electronic Single Window is funded by Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) through Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA) with support from United...
Imports & Exports (Customs)
Who provides finances for the Uganda Electronic Single Window?
Who is eligible to use the Uganda Electronic Single Window?
All clearing agents, traders, licensing Officers of the various government Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) can use the Uganda Electronic Single Windo...
Who is eligible to use the Uganda Electronic Single Window?
How long has Uganda Electronic Single Window been operational?
The Uganda Electronic Single Window was officially launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives and is still operational up to date. Add...
How long has Uganda Electronic Single Window been operational?
What does Uganda Electronic Single Window do?
The Uganda Electronic Single Window reduces the inconveniences of clearing of goods and document licensing by ensuring; no paperwork, less transaction costs, E-...
What does Uganda Electronic Single Window do?
Will the Taxpayer have access to reports and monitor progress of their transactions on the AEO ERM?
Yes, the taxpayer will be able to: Monitor AEO, PCA and CBA processes and participants i.e. enabling statistical, graphical and trend analysis Monitor o...
Will the Taxpayer have access to reports and monitor progress of their transactions on the AEO ERM?
Does x-ray radiation have effect on foodstuffs?
X-ray radiation used by URA customs has no effect on the food’s safety, flavour, texture or nutritional value.
Does x-ray radiation have effect on foodstuffs?
Will site inspection still exist when the AEO System is fully implemented?
Yes, onsite Inspections will be conducted for all future AEOs.
Will site inspection still exist when the AEO System is fully implemented?
What will Unapproved Economic Operators have to do to become AEO?
In case the client does not meet the eligibility criteria, the client is put on the Compliance Improvement Plan Process (CIP) where they are monitored and manag...
What will Unapproved Economic Operators have to do to become AEO?
Do I have to scan my baggage even when I have no items to declare to Customs at Entebbe International Airport?
Irrespective of the channel of clearance, all passenger baggage will be subjected to non-intrusive inspection (scanned). If scanner images show any items concea...
Do I have to scan my baggage even when I have no items to declare to Customs at Entebbe International Airport?
With the AEO ERM approximately how long will certification of an AEO take?
The expected time frame for certification is expected to reduce from 90days to 40days with the Improved process of certification of an AEO.
With the AEO ERM approximately how long will certification of an AEO take?
Why does URA scan passenger baggage?
Passenger baggage is scanned in order to detect undeclared; dutiable, restricted, and prohibited items.
Why does URA scan passenger baggage?
What is the Process of authorisation of a client on the AEO ERM?
The process starts when a client lodges an expression of interest on the AEO ERM to, preliminary consultations between customs and the client, assessment of the...
What is the Process of authorisation of a client on the AEO ERM?
Why does URA scan empty trucks?
It is important to ascertain whether the truck is actually empty in the fastest way possible, and that can only be done by scanning.
Why does URA scan empty trucks?
How do you create an account on the AEO ERM?
Online application with a provision for the input, edit, retrieval, validation saving and submission of application with an option to print the e-AEO certificat...
How do you create an account on the AEO ERM?
How do you create an account on the AEO ERM?
A taxpayer will use his/her Taxpayer Identification number TIN to register an account on the Portal. The taxpayer will input the Tin in the field which will aut...
How do you create an account on the AEO ERM?
How long does it take to scan cargo/package?
Non-intrusive inspection for cargo scanning takes less than one minute. It provides faster and more efficient clearance compared to physical methods, reducing d...
How long does it take to scan cargo/package?
How does one get access to the AEO ERM?
Any internet web browser such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome can access AEO ERM portal available on your home desktop, laptop, or handheld device. (Provide...
How does one get access to the AEO ERM?
What are the benefits of NII?
NII enables Customs to examine cargo without physical contact and hence identifies threats and contraband without alteration thereby ensuring faster clearance o...
What are the benefits of NII?
