Buy2Africa
Shipping rates to Uganda
One price per kg to Kampala for each route, with Uganda duty, VAT and clearing included. No membership fee.
Price per kg to Kampala
| Route | Economy per kg | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| USA to Uganda | USD 25 | About 14 to 21 days |
| Europe (Germany address) to Uganda | USD 28 | About 14 to 21 days |
| Dubai to Uganda | USD 15 | About 14 to 21 days |
Coming soon: United Kingdom.
What is in the price
- The price per kg is all-in up to Kampala: air freight, fuel, handling, Uganda duty, VAT, levies and clearing. You do not pay customs at pickup.
- We bill the higher of the real weight and the size weight (length x width x height in cm / 6000). The minimum is 1 kg per package. Above it, the weight is rounded up to the next 100 g.
- A processing fee of USD 8 for each package that arrives at our warehouse. It is the same for every weight and item.
- Insurance (optional): 3.8% of the goods value on the store invoice, minimum USD 15 per shipment. An item worth USD 200 or more must be insured.
- Without insurance, we pay up to USD 15 per parcel for a missing or broken item.
- Free storage for 7 days from arrival.
- Every price before arrival is an estimate. The final price is set when the parcel arrives in Uganda and we weigh and measure it again.
Pickup and delivery in Uganda
| Option | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup at our office in Lubowa, Kampala | Free | |
| Kampala, delivery to your door By boda boda. We call you before we come. | USD 100 | Same or next day |
| Entebbe, Wakiso and Mukono By boda boda or car, to your door. | USD 4.50 | Next day |
| Upcountry, to a bus or courier office Sent by bus parcel service or courier. You collect it in your town. | USD 7 | 1 to 3 days |
| Kampala express, within 3 hours A dedicated rider. Order before 3 pm. | USD 6 | Same day |
Questions and answers
How is my price calculated?
We bill the higher of the real weight and the size weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6000), with a minimum of 1 kg per package, rounded up to the next 100 g above it. To Uganda the price per kg is all-in up to Kampala: air freight, fuel, Uganda duty, VAT and clearing. We add a processing fee for each package that arrives at the warehouse. Phones, laptops and some other items have a fixed price. See Rates and fees.
Is the price in the calculator final?
No. Every price before arrival is an estimate. The final price is set when the parcel arrives in the destination country and we weigh and measure it again. Check the details you enter in the Price calculator, because the estimate uses them.
I think the weight on my invoice is wrong. What can I do?
Tell us within 48 hours of the invoice. We check the weight and the size again. After 48 hours the invoice is final.
Why is there a minimum per package?
Each package is received, scanned, weighed, stored and handled one by one. So every package is billed at least 1 kg.
Do you combine my parcels into one box?
No. Each package is received and billed on its own. To save money, ask the store to send your items in one box.
Do your prices change?
Sometimes. We publish new prices at least 7 days before they apply. Check Rates and fees before you buy and before you approve a shipment.
How do I pay?
By the methods shown on your invoice (for example mobile money or card). Upload the proof of payment if we ask for it. All amounts are in US dollars. Amounts in shillings use our rate of the day.
When do I pay?
When a parcel arrives, we may ask for a deposit of up to 50% of the estimate before it can join the next shipment. The rest is due on the final invoice, before you collect the parcel. Pay each invoice within 7 days. A deposit paid after a shipment closes moves the parcel to the next shipment.
How long is storage free?
Storage is free for 7 days from arrival, at the warehouse abroad and at our office in Uganda. Then it costs USD 1 per kg per day at the warehouse abroad (USD 2 for a parcel above 23 kg), and USD 2 per kg per day in Uganda. Approve and collect your parcels in time.
What happens if I do not pay?
We hold the parcel and storage fees run after the free days. After 21 days and our reminders, an unpaid or uncollected parcel is treated as abandoned and we may sell or dispose of it (Terms and conditions, sections 11 and 12).
Do I get a URA receipt for the duty?
No. We clear our shipments in bulk and pay the duty and taxes for the whole shipment, so there is no separate customs receipt for each parcel. Your invoice shows what you paid us.