Procedure
- An import permit is only issued to the applicant if he/she obtains a no objection certificate from the veterinary department (which is the final authority on animal diseases) of the country of origin stating that the milk to be exported is fit and that it meets the health requirements of Uganda.
- The certificate of no objection (veterinary approval) is a pre-requisite document and should be obtained before making the milk dairy produce importation permit application.
Apply In-Person
- The first step is to obtain a certificate of no objection from the veterinary department stating that the dairy produce to be imported is fit and that it meets the health requirements of the receiving country.
- The next step is to contact the nearest Dairy Development Authority office to make the application for a Dairy Produce Importation Permit.You can visit their website on the following link Dairy Development Authority
- Here you will be given an application form to fill and submit.
- For imports you will be given an Application to Import Milk and Milk Products – Form 1 to fill and submit.
- You will be asked to pay an application fee of Ugsh 20,000 and submit the required documents.
- The Dairy Development Authority will then issue you with a clearance certificate at the port of entry or discharge if you have met all the required requirements.
- This will be after you have paid the requisite Import Permit fees of Ugsh.100,000.
- After making the payment you will be issued with an Import Permit For Dairy Produce – Form 3. This takes a processing period of 3 days.
- This permit is valid 90 days and is viable for one consignment only
- After importing the dairy produce you are required to deliver to the Dairy Development Authority within seven days ,a statement in writing giving information and particulars in relation to—
- the quantities of imported dairy produce held in stock, stating whether the dairy produce is held in bond or otherwise, and the date or dates of such importation;
- the quantities of the daily produce for which import orders have been placed, the anticipated date or dates of arrival in Uganda and the source of supply;
- the intended destination of imported dairy produce and the names and addresses of the intended distributors, wholesalers or retailers.
- Non-compliance of permit rules and regulations can lead to suspension of permit and revocation of future applications.
Required Documents
- Identity card/ Passport
- PIN Certificate/ VAT Certificate
- Bill of Lading/Air Waybill,
- Import Declaration Form (IDF)
- Medically certificate for milk handling personnel
- No objection certificate from the veterinary department
- Payment receipt
Office Locations & Contacts
Dairy Development Authority
Plot 1 Kafu Road Nakasero, Kampala Uganda
P. O. Box 34006 Kampala,Uganda
Tel: (256) 414-343901/3
Fax: (256) 414-250270.
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Website:Dairy Development Autority
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Dairy Development Authority
Northern Uganda Regional Office.
Gulu
Plot 4,Awach Rd ,Gulu Municipality.
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Website:Dairy Development Autority
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Dairy Development Authority
South western Regional Office.
Mbarara
Plot 3 High Street, Mbarara
P. O. Box 1398, Mbarara
Tel: +256 485-421017.
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Website:Dairy Development Autority
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Dairy Development Authority
North |Eastern regional Office
Soroti
Plot 5-9, Old Mbale Road.Soroti, Uganda
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Website:Dairy Development Autority
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Border Post Offices
Dairy Development Authority
Busia Busia Customs Area MAAIF Building.
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Website:Dairy Development Autority
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Dairy Development Authority Malaba
Malaba Customs Area MAAIF Building
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Website:Dairy Development Autority
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Dairy Development Authority
Entebbe
Entebbe Dairy Training School
Plot 121 M, Kigungu Road
P.O.Box 257 Entebbe
Tel: +256414662217
Website:Dairy Development Autority
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Entebbe International Airport
Customs Business Centre(CBC)
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Website:Dairy Development Autority
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National Dairy Laboratory
Dairy House,
UMA Show Grounds<br Lugogo – Kampala
Tel: +256 414696145
Email: E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug
Website:Dairy Development Autority
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Eligibility
- Persons intending to import dairy produce into Uganda are eligible to make the application.
Fees
- Permit fees Ugsh 100,000 (per consignment)
- Application fees Ugsh 20,000=
Validity
This permit is valid 90 days and for one consignment only.
Processing Time
- The processing time is 7 days.
Instructions
- Obtain no objection certificate from veterinary department
- Contact the nearest DDA office to provide the relevant details and documentations
- Fill application form and pay requisite fees (application fees then permit fees)
- Permits is processed and issued
- Operating within the conditions of issuance of the permit (Non-compliance can lead to suspension of permit)
Required Information
- Name of applicant (importer)
- PIN Number /VAT Number
- Physical and Postal address
- Email address
- C.I.F. value
- Dairy Product ( Type, Quantity)
- Country of Origin/ Destination
- Date of manufacture/expiry
- Point of entry (for imports)
- Storage premises
- Landing date (for imports)
- Purpose of importation
- Route of Import
- Reason for application
Need for the Document
- The Dairy Produce Importation Permit allows one to import dairy produce from other countries into Uganda.
- The permit is important in the regulation of the dairy industry. It facilitates regular inspection to ensure compliance to milk quality and safety requirements.
- In Uganda no person is allowed import dairy produce without a permit issued by the Dairy Development Authority.
Information which might help
- A permit is required for each consignment imported.
- An import permit will not be issued unless the applicant obtains a no objection certificate from the veterinary department (which is the final authority on animal diseases).
- An importer, having met all the necessary requirements, shall be issued with a clearance certificate by the Authority, at the port of entry or port of discharge.
External Links
Others
Any person who imports dairy produce is supposed to deliver to the Dairy Development Authority within seven days of a written notice issued by the Authority, a statement in writing giving information and particulars in relation to—
- the quantities of imported dairy produce held in stock previous to the notice or any other period as may be required by the Authority, stating whether the dairy produce is held in bond or otherwise, and the date or dates of such importation;
- the quantities of the daily produce for which import orders have been placed, the anticipated date or dates of arrival in Uganda and the source of supply;
- the intended destination of imported dairy produce and the names and addresses of the intended distributors, wholesalers or retailers.
Where Uganda import Cheese and curd.
Top trading partners (import of “Cheese and curd.”) of Uganda in 2020:
- South Africa with a share of 17% (58 thousand US$)
- Poland with a share of 15.4% (53 thousand US$)
- United Kingdom with a share of 14.8% (51 thousand US$)
- Germany with a share of 12.5% (43 thousand US$)
- Belgium with a share of 7.79% (26 thousand US$)
- Austria with a share of 6.4% (22 thousand US$)
- Kenya with a share of 5.68% (19.6 thousand US$)
- Italy with a share of 4.76% (16.4 thousand US$)
- France with a share of 3.27% (11.3 thousand US$)
- USA with a share of 3.06% (10.5 thousand US$)
- Pearl Dairy solely deals in powdered milk production. Pearl Dairy has greatly benefited from the growing intra-regional trade.
- Kenyan processors used to import powdered milk from European countries. However, the supplies from Europe were subjected to heavy import duty and transportation costs, which were passed on to consumers.