B2: Overseas Procurement
All radio/technical equipment will be procured in Sweden by IT +46. Procurement will be done two times during the project time. First a small procurement for the Basic Technical Training Workshop (Procurement 1) and then a major procurement for all technical equipment needed during the implementation phase (Procurement 2).
The equipment will be tested, labeled and re-packed in Sweden before being shipped to Uganda.
Export to Uganda
The equipment will be shipped and exported to Uganda by air fraight.
Listed below are the different taxes involved for each item:
| Item | HS Code | Import tax | Comesa | VAT |
| Radio communication, sending and receiving | 8525.20.00 | 0% | 0% | 18% |
| Antennas | 8529.10.00 | 25% | 6% | 18% |
| Coaxial cable | 8544.20.00 | 25% | 6% | 18% |
| Lightning protector | 8535.40.00 | 0% | 0% | 18% |
Source: Uganda Revenue Authority
Transport insurance
A transport insurance for the exported equipment must be subscribed
with an insurance company in Uganda or Sweden.
The equipment will be insured by Schenker for a price of approx. 0,25% of the total value of the goods.
