Uganda Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

0.18%

Duty on U.S. imports

$36K

U.S. imports / exports

$19.9M / $11.0M a month

Agreements per the U.S. Trade Representative; customs territory per the European Commission. Duty is what the Census Bureau calculates for the month, not what was paid; a product's rate can differ widely from the country average.

Top U.S. imports from Uganda

These 5 make up 91% of U.S. imports from Uganda in the latest month.

1. Green (Unroasted), Non-Decaffeinated Coffee HS 090111$14.5M
2. Casein HS 350110$1.3M
3. Whole Vanilla Beans (Not Crushed or Ground) HS 090510$1.1M
4. Green Coffee, Not Roasted, Decaffeinated HS 090112$690K
5. Cocoa Beans, Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted HS 180100$524K

Top U.S. exports to Uganda

These 5 make up 68% of U.S. exports to Uganda in the latest month.

1. Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts HS 880000$4.1M
2. High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) in Primary Forms HS 390120$1.9M
3. Sauces, Mixed Condiments & Seasonings (Other) HS 210390$712K
4. Medical, Surgical & Veterinary X-Ray Apparatus (Other Than CT or Dental) HS 902214$400K
5. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Unmixed, in Primary Forms HS 390410$383K

Trade overview

Uganda's US export profile is anchored by coffee, fish and fish products from Lake Victoria, and specialty agricultural goods including vanilla and sesame. As a landlocked country, Ugandan exports typically move through Kenyan or Tanzanian ports, adding transit complexity that importers must account for in lead-time planning. Perishable commodities such as fresh fish are subject to FDA admissibility review at US ports of entry, and importers should ensure Ugandan processing facilities meet applicable US food-safety standards.