Choose an international shipping company. Most companies offer free quotes with no commitment necessary and can provide references. Be sure the company is licensed by the Transportation Security Administration.
Choose the type of shipping vehicle. You can either choose a Roll on/Roll off shipping vehicle which allows your car to drive directly on and off the ship, or you can pay for a shipping container where the car is secured inside and then the entire container is placed on a cargo ship.
Transport the car to the port of exit. Be sure to bring along the original title in your name as well as a photo ID. The company should make a copy of both and submit them to U.S. Customs in order to be able to leave United States waters.
Obtain and fill out a C26 Customs form (Application to Ship Goods Prior to Entry). This form can be obtained online and should be submitted to the Uganda Revenue Authority.
Pay the shipping fee. Once your car is set to leave, you will pay the shipping company in full. They might also ask for a security deposit (usually no more than a couple hundred dollars) if you are a first-time customer.
Receive the Bill of Lading. This document is crucial. It should include estimated date of departure and arrival, arrival destination, company contact information, service contract, related fees and information of the person picking up the car. In most cases, you must present the Bill of Lading in order to retrieve your vehicle from customs.
Pick up your car. The Ugandan government requires the person whose name the title is under to pick up the car (unless a power of attorney is provided). You must provide proof of in-country residence, immigration permit (visa), copy of a work permit, car title, a government-issued photo ID and the Bill of Lading.
Pay the duties. New cars are dutiable in Uganda, and the exact amount will be affixed upon arrival, though it is usually about 10 percent of the car's value. Be sure to get an estimate before arrival so as not to be overcharged.
