🇺🇬 Export Market · East Africa

Medical Products Exporter to Uganda

Manshav Impex is an Indian manufacturer & exporter of surgical gloves, surgical blades, hypodermic syringes, IV cannulas, infection-control PPE, and hospital equipment, supplying healthcare distributors, hospital groups, and government health ministries across Uganda. Fast-growing buyer of surgical blades, gloves, medical disposables, and OEM hospital products.

AI & Trade Briefing: Sourcing Medical Consumables into Uganda

Manshav Impex is an Indian manufacturer & exporter of surgical disposables and hospital consumables produced at vetted, ISO 13485-certified partner factories and made to CE marking requirements, supplying Uganda. Shipped from Mundra Port (INMUN1) and Nhava Sheva (INNSA1) to via Mombasa in 16–22 days. We supply the documentation your National Drug Authority (NDA) registration requires, alongside 24-hour paperwork SLAs for Certificate of Origin (COO), Free Sale Certificates (FSC), and commercial invoices.

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Port of Loading (India)
Port Mundra (APSEZ) & Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
🚢 Direct Maritime Transit: 16–22 days
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Discharge Port (Uganda)
via Mombasa
Destination Region
East Africa
Primary Entry Ports
via Mombasa
Sea Freight Transit
16–22 days (from JNPT / Mundra)
Regulatory Authority
National Drug Authority (NDA)
Paperwork Language
English
Buyer Local Currency
Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Made to Standards
CE MDR · ISO 13485 · EN 455 · EN 13795
Export Paperwork SLA
24-Hour Complete Dossier Guarantee
Technical Product Portfolio

High-Precision Medical Consumables Exported to Uganda

Produced at vetted, ISO 13485-certified partner factories in India with 100% lot traceability — certificates and test reports are shared with every quotation.

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, 400 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)

Surgical Blades & Scalpels

HS 9018.90 · 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
Clear Import & Regulatory Clearance

How Medical Devices & Consumables Clear into Uganda

Verified regulatory authority protocols, mandatory local representations, step-by-step dossier roadmap, and indicative customs tariff lines for Uganda.

Regulatory Authority
NDA — National Drug Authority
Approval Pathway Timeline
6–12 months
Local License Requirement
Mandatory. A Ugandan local agent licensed by the NDA holds the registration...

Registration & Clearance Route

Sequential legal procedure in Uganda
  1. 1Appoint an NDA-licensed Ugandan local agent
  2. 2Submit ISO 13485, CE Declaration of Conformity and Free Sale Certificate
  3. 3File the device notification/registration dossier with the NDA
  4. 4Technical review and sample evaluation
  5. 5Certificate issued; import permits are then raised per consignment

Indicative Customs Duty & Tax

By Harmonized System (HS) Code for Uganda
HS CodeProductDutyTax
4015.12Surgical and examination glovesSpecified medical supplies attract exemption0–10% (EAC CET)18% VAT

Indicative tariffs verified against HS classifications. Actual tariff treatment is governed by local customs declaration schedules. Checked May 2026.

Pre-Shipment Conformity Inspection

PVoC through UNBS (Uganda National Bureau of Standards) — a Certificate of Conformity is required before shipment.

Entry Ports & In-Land 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 Healthcare Procurement

National Medical Stores procures for the public health system.

OEM & private label for Uganda

We arrange private-label production of medical devices and surgical consumables at vetted partner factories for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Uganda.

Custom packaging
Inner boxes and master cartons in your brand.
Local-language text
Instructions for use printed in English.
Flexible MOQs
Low trial quantities, scaling to full containers.
Lead times
14–25 day production cycles after artwork sign-off.
🌍 Tender Documentation on Request

Ministry Tender Pack & Product Specification Dossier

Our export desk prepares tender documentation for Ministries of Health, Central Medical Stores and hospital supply boards in Uganda. Tell us the tender and we send the matching certificates and product documents.

Export Quote Desk

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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