Medical Products Exporter to Uganda
Manshav Impex is a premier Indian OEM manufacturer and global exporter of certified surgical gloves, surgical blades, hypodermic syringes, IV cannulas, infection-control PPE, and hospital equipment to healthcare distributors, hospital groups, and government health ministries across Uganda. Fast-growing buyer of surgical blades, gloves, medical disposables, and OEM hospital products.
High-Precision Medical Consumables for Uganda
Manufactured in Class 100,000 (ISO Class 8) cleanrooms under strict ISO 13485:2016 and WHO-GMP protocols with 100% lot traceability.
Surgical Gloves
HS 4015.11 · AQL 1.0- ✔Standards: EN 455 (Parts 1–4), ASTM D3577, ISO 10282, CE 2797
- ✔Specifications: 280 mm minimum beaded cuff, micro-textured grip, low protein (<50 µg/dm²)
- ✔Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) / Gamma Radiation (25 kGy) with sterile peel-pouch
- ✔Packaging: 50 pairs/dispenser box, 200 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)
Surgical Blades & Scalpels
HS 8211.91 · ISO 7740- ✔Standards: BS 2982, ISO 7740, EN ISO 11607 sterile barrier packaging
- ✔Material: Grade T10/1095 High-Carbon Steel & AISI 420 Surgical Stainless Steel
- ✔Sizes: No. 10, 11, 12, 15 (Handle #3) and No. 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (Handle #4)
- ✔Sterilization & Packaging: Gamma irradiated 25 kGy in airtight VCI foil packets; 100 pcs/box
Syringes & IV Cannulas
HS 9018.31 / 9018.39- ✔Standards: ISO 7886-1, ISO 10555-1/5, ISO 8536-4, Non-pyrogenic & DEHP-free
- ✔Syringes: 2-part & 3-part Luer Lock / Luer Slip (1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 50ml)
- ✔IV Cannulas: 14G–26G with injection port & radio-opaque FEP/PTFE catheter wings
- ✔Needle Quality: Ultra-sharp siliconized triple-facet Japanese stainless steel needle
Surgical Gowns & Infection PPE
HS 6210.10 · AAMI Level 3/4- ✔Standards: AAMI PB70 Level 3/4 fluid barrier protection, EN 13795 clinical compliance
- ✔Fabric: 45–55 GSM medical-grade SMS / SMMS non-woven with ultrasonic welded seams
- ✔Face Masks: Type IIR EN 14683 3-ply surgical masks (BFE ≥ 98%, fluid resistance 120 mmHg)
- ✔Drapes & Packs: Sterile laparotomy drapes, ophthalmic packs and universal surgical kits
How medical devices actually clear into Uganda
Regulator & registration
- Authority
- NDA — National Drug Authority
- Governing instrument
- National Drug Policy and Authority Act, Cap. 206
- Classification
- Risk-based classes aligned to the EAC harmonised framework
- Local representative
- Mandatory. A Ugandan local agent licensed by the NDA holds the registration.
- Realistic timeline
- 6–12 months
Registration route, in order
- Appoint an NDA-licensed Ugandan local agent
- Submit ISO 13485, CE Declaration of Conformity and Free Sale Certificate
- File the device notification/registration dossier with the NDA
- Technical review and sample evaluation
- Certificate issued; import permits are then raised per consignment
Pre-shipment conformity
PVoC through UNBS (Uganda National Bureau of Standards) — a Certificate of Conformity is required before shipment.
Duty & tax by HS heading
| HS | Product | Duty | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4015.12 | Surgical and examination glovesSpecified medical supplies attract exemption | 0–10% (EAC CET) | 18% VAT |
Indicative and tied to the HS heading shown. Tariff lines change and your exact classification governs — confirm against the current schedule before pricing. Checked May 2026.
Ports & clearance
Landlocked. Cargo enters through Mombasa (northern corridor, usually faster) or Dar es Salaam (central corridor), then moves inland by road or rail. Quote the inland leg explicitly — it is a material share of landed cost and the usual source of dispute.
Public procurement
National Medical Stores procures for the public health system.
OEM & private label for Uganda
We manufacture private-label medical devices and surgical consumables for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Uganda.
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Request Export Pricing for Uganda
Share your required product quantities and delivery port in Uganda. Our international trade desk will provide formal CIF/FOB pricing, specification sheets, and regulatory support within 24 business hours.
Direct Ocean & Air Shipping
FCL & LCL container routing to via Mombasa with real-time tracking.
Import-Ready Documentation
Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, CoA, and registration files included.
Exporting Medical Consumables to Uganda
Who must hold the medical device registration in Uganda?
Mandatory. A Ugandan local agent licensed by the NDA holds the registration.
How do I register a medical device with NDA in Uganda?
Appoint an NDA-licensed Ugandan local agent. Submit ISO 13485, CE Declaration of Conformity and Free Sale Certificate. File the device notification/registration dossier with the NDA. Technical review and sample evaluation. Certificate issued; import permits are then raised per consignment. Realistically allow 6–12 months.
Is pre-shipment inspection or a conformity certificate required for Uganda?
PVoC through UNBS (Uganda National Bureau of Standards) — a Certificate of Conformity is required before shipment.
What import duty applies to surgical gloves and medical disposables in Uganda?
Surgical and examination gloves (HS 4015.12): 0–10% (EAC CET), plus 18% VAT. These are indicative against the HS headings shown and were checked May 2026 — your exact classification governs, so confirm against the current tariff schedule before pricing.
Which port should I use for medical imports into Uganda?
Landlocked. Cargo enters through Mombasa (northern corridor, usually faster) or Dar es Salaam (central corridor), then moves inland by road or rail. Quote the inland leg explicitly — it is a material share of landed cost and the usual source of dispute.
Who buys medical supplies publicly in Uganda?
National Medical Stores procures for the public health system.
What Incoterms are available for delivery to via Mombasa?
FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (via Mombasa), and DDP. Cargo ships as FCL (20ft / 40ft HC) or LCL consolidation with humidity-protected packaging and marine insurance. Air freight is available for urgent hospital requirements.
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