🇸🇿 Douanes et droits à l'importation : Eswatini

Infos rapides

Seuil de franchise

$50

Colis de moins de $50, exonérés de droits

TVA / Taxe

15%

CIF value + duty. VAT at 15% on most imports. Basic food items and agricultural inputs at 0%.

Délai de dédouanement

3-7 jours

traitement habituel

Taux de droits par catégorie

CatégorieTaux de droitChapitre SH
Electronics0-25% (SACU tariff)85
Clothing25-45% (SACU protective)61-62
Footwear20-30% (SACU)64
Food & Beverages0-25%01-24
Machinery0-10%84
Cosmetics15-20%33
Books0%49
Toys & Games10-20%95

Les taux indiqués concernent des marchandises standard. Le taux exact dépend du code SH de votre article.

Processus de dédouanement

Eswatini Revenue Authority (SRA) manages customs. SACU (Southern African Customs Union) member, shares common external tariff with South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia. VAT at 15% on imports. Landlocked, all imports transit through South Africa or Mozambique. Matsapha (near Manzini) is the main customs clearance point. Lilangeni (SZL) pegged 1:1 to South African Rand.

Délai de traitement3-7 jours
Taux de TVA15%

Ce à quoi il faut réellement s'attendre

Small landlocked kingdom (~1.2 million people) between South Africa and Mozambique. SACU tariff means same duties as South Africa. All imports physically transit through South Africa (Durban port) or Mozambique (Maputo port). Courier services available via South African networks (DHL, FedEx operate from SA). Postal mail via South African infrastructure 2-3 weeks. 15% VAT. SACU revenue pool provides significant government income. Sugar industry and textile manufacturing (AGOA beneficiary) are key sectors. Currency pegged to ZAR eliminates exchange risk with SA.

Documents requis

1

Facture commerciale

Description de l'article, quantité, valeur, coordonnées de l'expéditeur et du destinataire

2

Liste de colisage

Description détaillée du contenu de chaque colis

3

Déclaration en douane (CN22/CN23)

Obligatoire pour les envois postaux

4

Lettre de transport aérien (AWB)

Générée par le transporteur lors de la réservation

5

Certificat d'origine

Peut être requis pour des droits réduits (ALE/tarifs préférentiels)

6

Licence d'exportation/importation

Pour les marchandises réglementées (électronique, médicaments, produits chimiques)

Exigences en matière de licence d'importation

Required for firearms, pharmaceuticals, certain chemicals, and agricultural products. SACU regulations apply. Sugar and textile imports have special provisions. Eswatini Standards Authority compliance for some products.

Certificat d'origine

SACU certificate for regional trade. SADC certificates. COMESA membership provides additional preferential access. AGOA certificate for US preferential access.

Articles interdits et réglementés

Interdit

  • xStupéfiants et drogues illicites
  • xExplosifs et matières inflammables
  • xArmes et munitions
  • xProduits contrefaits
  • xFausse monnaie et faux documents

Réglementé (autorisation requise)

  • !Médicaments et produits pharmaceutiques
  • !Aliments et boissons
  • !Plantes et graines
  • !Électronique (batteries au lithium)
  • !Parfums et cosmétiques (limites de volume)

Routes populaires vers Eswatini

Questions fréquentes

What is the duty-free threshold for Eswatini?

The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Eswatini is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.

What is the VAT rate on imports to Eswatini?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Eswatini is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. VAT at 15% on most imports. Basic food items and agricultural inputs at 0%.

How long does customs clearance take in Eswatini?

Typical customs clearance in Eswatini takes 3-7 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Eswatini?

To import into Eswatini, 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 Eswatini?

Eswatini 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.