Uganda's healthcare ecosystem, centered in Kampala and serving regional centers such as Jinja, Mbarara, and Gulu, depends significantly on imported medical consumables. Government procurement through the National Medical Stores (NMS) and Joint Medical Store (JMS), alongside an expanding private healthcare sector, creates steady demand for reliable surgical consumables. Sourcing direct from Manshav Impex allows Ugandan importers to secure factory pricing, NDA compliance support, and smooth bonded transit via the Northern Corridor.
Ugandan medical importers use the Mombasa-to-Kampala Northern Corridor to import Indian surgical disposables. Master NDA regulations, bonded transit, and wholesale distributor margins.
Medical devices, surgical consumables, and hospital supplies imported into Uganda are regulated by the National Drug Authority (NDA). Sourcing directly from an established Indian manufacturer eliminates secondary trading markups, providing Ugandan medical wholesalers with landed cost savings of 28% to 42%. Ocean cargo arriving at Port of Mombasa is transported under transit bond directly to Kampala ICD within 14 to 18 days total transit.
Ugandan importers must comply with NDA statutory guidelines prior to clearing medical consignments:
Manshav Impex manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of sterile disposables engineered for Ugandan hospital environments:
| Product Category | Key Technical Specifications | EAC HS Code | Packaging Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disposable Syringes (2ml, 5ml, 10ml) | Luer slip & lock, ISO 7886-1, siliconized plunger | 9018.31.00 | 100 pcs/box, 20 boxes/case (2,000 pcs) |
| Sterile Latex Surgical Gloves | Powder-free, textured grip, AQL 1.0 / 1.5, EN 455 | 4015.11.00 | 50 pairs/box, 10 boxes/case (500 pairs) |
| IV Cannula with Injection Valve | Radio-opaque FEP catheter, 18G to 24G, sharp bevel needle | 9018.39.00 | 100 pcs/box, 10 boxes/case (1,000 pcs) |
| Sterile Surgical Blades | Carbon steel (#10, #11, #15, #22, #23), VCI foil packed | 9018.90.00 | 100 pcs/box, 50 boxes/case (5,000 pcs) |
| Absorbable Surgical Sutures | PGA & Polyglactin 910 with reverse cutting needles, USP | 3006.10.00 | 12 foils/box, 50 boxes/master carton |
Ocean containers arrive at Port of Mombasa from Mumbai (Nhava Sheva) or Port Mundra in 10 to 12 days. Under the EAC Single Customs Territory (SCT) protocol, containers are loaded onto direct rail or road freight along the Northern Corridor, reaching Kampala Inland Container Depots (such as Nakawa or Mukono) within 4 to 6 days after discharge.
Medical devices and surgical consumables enjoy 0% import duty and 0% VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff. Ugandan medical wholesalers distributing in Kampala and supplying Mulago National Referral Hospital and private clinics report gross profit margins of 32% to 48%.
Pre-donned sterile natural latex surgical gloves with curved anatomical fingers, micro-textured anti-slip finish, beaded cuff, available in powdered and powder-free polymer coated grades. Container consignments dispatched from Port Mundra & Port Nhava Sheva, with certificates and test reports shared with every quotation.
Ocean shipping to Mombasa takes 10 to 12 days, followed by 4 to 6 days for bonded rail/road haulage along the Northern Corridor to Kampala, for a total transit time of 14 to 18 days.
We provide complete regulatory dossiers including ISO 13485:2016 certificates, CE Certificates of Conformity, legal Certificate of Free Sale (CFS), commercial invoices, packing lists, and batch Certificates of Analysis (COA).
Yes. We frequently consolidate mixed 20ft and 40ft containers to help Ugandan medical importers balance inventory while minimizing freight overhead.
We accept Irrevocable Letters of Credit (LC) from reputable Ugandan banks (such as Stanbic Bank Uganda, Standard Chartered, or Centenary Bank) and Telegraphic Transfer (TT).
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