🇧🇮 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Burundi
Datos rápidos
Umbral libre de impuestos
$50
Paquetes bajo $50, libre de impuestos
IVA / Impuesto
15%
CIF value + duty. Additional transaction tax and community levies may apply.
Tiempo de despacho
5-14 days express, 21-45 postal días
tramitación habitual
Tipos arancelarios por categoría
| Categoría | Tipo arancelario | Capítulo HS |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-25% | 85 |
| Clothing | 25% | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 25% | 64 |
| Food & Beverages | 0-25% | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-10% | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 25% | 33 |
| Books | 0% | 49 |
| Toys & Games | 10-25% | 95 |
Las tarifas mostradas corresponden a mercancías estándar. El tipo exacto depende del código HS de tu artículo.
Proceso de despacho de aduanas
Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR) manages customs. EAC Common External Tariff applies with 3 bands: 0% (raw materials), 10% (intermediate goods), 25% (finished goods). ASYCUDA World system used for declarations. Landlocked, goods transit via Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) or Mombasa (Kenya).
Qué esperar realmente
Landlocked with long transit routes from coast. Political instability has affected customs operations. Transit through Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) adds 7-14 days. Infrastructure limited. Express courier services available but expensive.
Documentos necesarios
Factura comercial
Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario
Lista de empaque
Descripción detallada del contenido
Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)
Requerida para envíos postales
Guía aérea (AWB)
Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío
Certificado de origen
Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos
Licencia de exportación/importación
Para productos restringidos
Requisitos de licencia de importación
Import license required from Ministry of Commerce. Pre-shipment inspection may apply. Controlled goods include arms, chemicals, pharmaceuticals. Used clothing imports restricted.
Certificado de origen
EAC certificate of origin for East African Community trade. COMESA certificate for regional preferential trade. Federal Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burundi issues certificates.
Más información →Artículos prohibidos y restringidos
Prohibidos
- xNarcóticos y drogas ilegales
- xExplosivos y materiales inflamables
- xArmas y municiones
- xProductos falsificados
- xMoneda y documentos falsos
Restringidos (requiere permiso)
- !Medicamentos
- !Alimentos y bebidas
- !Plantas y semillas
- !Electrónica (baterías de litio)
- !Perfumes y cosméticos
Enlaces útiles
Rutas populares a Burundi
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Burundi?
The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Burundi is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Burundi?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Burundi is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Additional transaction tax and community levies may apply.
How long does customs clearance take in Burundi?
Typical customs clearance in Burundi takes 5-14 days express, 21-45 postal days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Burundi?
To import into Burundi, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Burundi?
Burundi prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.