🇷🇼 Alfândega e Direitos de Importação: Ruanda
Factos Rápidos
Limite de isenção
$0
Taxas a partir de $0
IVA / Imposto
18%
CIF value + duty. Basic food items (unprocessed) at 0%. Some educational materials exempt.
Tempo de Desalfandegamento
2-5 days express, 7-14 postal dias
processamento típico
Taxas de Direitos por Categoria
| Categoria | Taxa de Direito | Capítulo HS |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-25% (EAC CET, laptops 0%, phones 0%) | 85 |
| Clothing | 25-35% (used clothing banned, new garments 25-35%) | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 25-35% (Made in Rwanda protection) | 64 |
| Food products | 0-25% (rice 25%, wheat flour 25%) | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0% (capital goods exempted) | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 25% | 33 |
| Books | 0% | 49 |
| Toys | 10-25% | 95 |
As taxas apresentadas são para mercadorias padrão. A taxa exata depende do código HS do seu artigo.
Calculadora de impostos
Processo de Desalfandegamento
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) manages customs, one of the most efficient in Africa. EAC Common External Tariff applies with 3 bands: 0%, 10%, 25%, plus Rwanda-specific surcharges for 'Made in Rwanda' protection on some goods (35%+). Electronic Single Window system for declarations. Landlocked, goods transit via Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) or Mombasa (Kenya). Kigali airport handles air cargo.
O Que Realmente Esperar
Remarkably efficient for a landlocked African country. RRA customs is one of the least corrupt in Africa, zero tolerance on informal payments. Aggressive 'Made in Rwanda' protection, used clothing/shoes banned, some goods face 35%+ duties to protect local industry. Electronic systems work well. Goods transit via Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) or Kenya (Mombasa), adding 1-2 weeks. DHL and FedEx operate in Kigali. Single-use plastics completely banned at entry.
Documentos necessários
Fatura comercial
Descrição do item, quantidade, valor, dados do remetente e destinatário
Lista de embalagem
Descrição detalhada do conteúdo de cada pacote
Declaração aduaneira (CN22/CN23)
Obrigatória para envios postais
Conhecimento de transporte aéreo (AWB)
Gerado pela transportadora ao reservar o envio
Certificado de origem
Pode ser necessário para taxas reduzidas (ALC/tarifas preferenciais)
Licença de exportação/importação
Para mercadorias restritas (eletrônicos, medicamentos, produtos químicos)
Requisitos de Licença de Importação
Import license from Ministry of Trade. Used clothing and footwear completely banned since 2018 under 'Made in Rwanda' policy. Restricted: firearms, hazardous chemicals. Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) conformity required. Plastic bags banned, single-use plastics prohibited.
Certificado de Origem
EAC certificate for regional preferential trade. Rwanda Private Sector Federation (PSF) issues certificates. COMESA certificates also applicable. AfCFTA certificates accepted.
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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)
Ligações Úteis
Estimativa de impostos
Encargos de importação estimados para envios de mercadorias para Ruanda:
| Valor da mercadoria | Taxa | IVA/Imposto | Total de encargos |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $13 | $11 | $24 |
| $100 | $25 | $23 | $48 |
| $200 | $50 | $45 | $95 |
| $500 | $125 | $113 | $238 |
| $1000 | $250 | $225 | $475 |
Apenas estimativas. As taxas reais dependem da categoria do produto e do código HS.
Rotas populares para Ruanda
Perguntas frequentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Ruanda?
Ruanda has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Ruanda?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Ruanda is 18%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Basic food items (unprocessed) at 0%. Some educational materials exempt.
How long does customs clearance take in Ruanda?
Typical customs clearance in Ruanda takes 2-5 days express, 7-14 postal days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Ruanda?
To import into Ruanda, 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 Ruanda?
Ruanda 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.