Import duty on garments from India to Uganda
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Dress in cotton, woven · India → Uganda
35% import duty
the standard rate; India has no trade agreement with lower garment duty here.
Plus 18% VAT at import, which VAT/GST-registered importers usually recover. Plus Infrastructure Levy 1.5%.
Full breakdown and calculator →Duty on garments from India to Uganda, by product and fabric, from EAC Gazette Vol. AT 1 No. 16, 30 June 2026, Legal Notice EAC/160/2026 (approved measures on import duty rates). Choose a product for HS codes by fabric, a worked example and a calculator.
All garments at a glance
| Product | Usual HS heading | Standard (MFN) duty | With India preference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresses | 6204.42 / 6104.43 | 35% | — |
| Kaftans | 6204.42 | 35% | — |
| Skirts | 6204.52 / 6104.53 | 35% | — |
| Scarves and stoles | 6214.90 / 6117.10 | 35% | — |
Trade agreement with India
India has no trade agreement with preferential garment rates here; the standard rate applies.
Uganda VAT at import: 18%
Clothing carries Uganda's 18% VAT, charged at import on the customs value plus duty.
Getting it back with a VAT/GST registration
A business registered for it normally claims it back as input tax on its return; your customs broker will confirm.
Sourcing from India? We make these garments.
KK Fashion Exports manufactures and exports kaftans, dresses, skirts, scarves and resortwear from India. We issue the certificate of origin for every qualifying shipment and help your broker claim the lower duty.
Sources
- EAC Gazette Vol. AT 1 No. 16, 30 June 2026, Legal Notice EAC/160/2026 (approved measures on import duty rates) — eac.int. Checked 2026-10-07.
- VAT = 18% x (customs value + import duty + excise) — Uganda — ura.go.ug. Checked 2026-10-07.
Indicative estimate built from official tariff sources, not a customs ruling. The duty your customs authority charges depends on the exact classification, origin proof and valuation of your shipment; confirm with your customs broker before you rely on it.
