🇸🇿 Alfândega e Direitos de Importação: Essuatíni

Factos Rápidos

Limite de isenção

$50

Pacotes abaixo de $50, isentos de taxas

IVA / Imposto

15%

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

Tempo de Desalfandegamento

3-7 dias

processamento típico

Taxas de Direitos por Categoria

CategoriaTaxa de DireitoCapítulo HS
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

As taxas apresentadas são para mercadorias padrão. A taxa exata depende do código HS do seu artigo.

Processo de Desalfandegamento

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.

Tempo de Processamento3-7 dias
Taxa de IVA15%

O Que Realmente Esperar

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.

Documentos necessários

1

Fatura comercial

Descrição do item, quantidade, valor, dados do remetente e destinatário

2

Lista de embalagem

Descrição detalhada do conteúdo de cada pacote

3

Declaração aduaneira (CN22/CN23)

Obrigatória para envios postais

4

Conhecimento de transporte aéreo (AWB)

Gerado pela transportadora ao reservar o envio

5

Certificado de origem

Pode ser necessário para taxas reduzidas (ALC/tarifas preferenciais)

6

Licença de exportação/importação

Para mercadorias restritas (eletrônicos, medicamentos, produtos químicos)

Requisitos de Licença de Importação

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.

Certificado de Origem

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

Itens proibidos e restritos

Proibido

  • xEntorpecentes e drogas ilícitas
  • xExplosivos e materiais inflamáveis
  • xArmas e munições
  • xProdutos falsificados
  • xMoeda falsa e documentos falsificados

Restrito (requer autorização)

  • !Medicamentos e produtos farmacêuticos
  • !Alimentos e bebidas
  • !Plantas e sementes
  • !Eletrônicos (baterias de lítio)
  • !Perfumes e cosméticos (limites de volume)

Rotas populares para Essuatíni

Perguntas frequentes

What is the duty-free threshold for Essuatíni?

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

What is the VAT rate on imports to Essuatíni?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Essuatíni 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 Essuatíni?

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

What documents are needed to import into Essuatíni?

To import into Essuatíni, 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 Essuatíni?

Essuatíni 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.