Exempt Importations That Will Not Require Declaration Pre-Approval from The Office of The Commissioner Customs tender at Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) informs all taxpayers that in a bid to improve efficiency by reducing turnaround time, the following categories of exemptions will no longer require any form of pre-approval by office of the Commissioner Customs effective Monday, June 02, 2025.

For the listed category of goods, the importers and/or Licensed Customs Agents are requested to directly make declarations in ASYCUDA Customs clearance system with supportive documentation to justify the request and have the Document Processing Centre (DPC) validate and process the declarations in accordance with the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA).

The specific items and applicable Additional Procedure Codes (APCs) for clearance are as below:

For more information or inquiries, visit a nearby URA office or send an email to service@ura.go.ug, or call our toll-free lines; 0800117000 or 0800217000 or toll lines; 0417-444602 or 0417-444603 or WhatsApp at 0772140000.

First date of publication: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

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Added Job Description: Customs Officer (Based on URA Roles)

Position: Customs Officer – Compliance & Exemptions
Location: Uganda Revenue Authority Headquarters or Regional Offices
Reports To: Senior Customs Commissioner

Key Responsibilities:

1. Exemptions Processing: Validate and process exemption declarations for categories such as fertilizers, medical goods, and industrial spare parts in ASYCUDA, ensuring compliance with EACCMA provisions.
2. Document Verification: Review supporting documents submitted by importers/agents to justify exemption claims and escalate discrepancies.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Guide taxpayers and licensed agents on exemption procedures, including the use of Additional Procedure Codes (APCs).
4. System Management: Ensure accurate data entry into customs systems (e.g., ASYCUDA) and maintain records for audit purposes.
5. Policy Implementation: Enforce updates to exemption policies, such as the recent waiver of pre-approval for specified goods.
6. Reporting: Generate weekly/monthly reports on exemption trends and revenue impacts for management review.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Taxation, or related field.
• Training in customs procedures (e.g., EACCMA, WTO Trade Facilitation).
• 2+ years’ experience in customs operations or tax administration.
• Proficiency in ASYCUDA or similar customs systems.

URA’s Mission: To mobilize revenue for national development through efficient tax administration.

Apply via: URA Careers Portal (https://www.ura.go.ug/careers)