HOWO trucks for Uganda: prices and import guide
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.
Updated
- Drive side
- Right-hand drive
- Entry route
- Mombasa or Dar es Salaam
- Conformity
- UNBS / PVoC
- Common models
- HOWO 371 tractor, 6x4 dumps
HOWO truck price for Uganda
The truck price in China is the same for every market. For Uganda we quote right-hand drive, shipped via Mombasa or Dar es Salaam. Your landed cost adds sea freight, import duty, taxes and clearing in Uganda.
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 32,000 – 36,000 |
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 29,000 – 33,000 |
Guide prices, updated October 2026. Your written quotation confirms the exact price for the specification, drive side and quantity. Sea freight is not included: shipping rates change week to week, so we quote freight to your port when the truck is ready to ship.
What each refurbishment level includes · Used HOWO trucks for Uganda
Import taxes in Uganda
Budget for these charges on top of the truck price and freight:
- VAT 18%
- Environmental levy of 20% of the customs value on imported motor vehicles aged eight years or older
Import duty follows the EAC Common External Tariff for the truck's HS code. Ask your clearing agent to confirm the duty and whether the environmental levy applies to your truck's year.
Checked October 2026. Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, Uganda (reviewed January 2026). Official rates: Uganda Revenue Authority. Tax rules change; your clearing agent confirms the final amount.
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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Shipping to Uganda
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