Secretary means the secretary of the commission, appointed under section 21. Customs duties or import duty and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into botswana whether by a private. On the other hand, if a german business wants to export cars to botswana, it will need to know the botswana code for cars and fulfil the botswana legal requirements, tariffs and taxes. The harmonized system go botswana botswana investment. Duties applicable to goods manufactured in a customs and. Botswana has been a member of wto since 31 may 1995 and a member of gatt since 28 august 1987. Botswana customs and duties botswana belongs to a customs union called the southern african customs union sacu, with south africa, lesotho, swaziland, and namibia. The customs tariff is based on the world customs organizations wco harmonized commodity description and coding system hs if you have a problem accessing the tariff files, please refer to our document formats page. Providing leadership and strategic direction to botc. Goods placed under a customs procedure should be covered by a customs declaration appropriate for that particular.
Botswanapost tariff guide effective 1st august 2017. Botswana s large deposits of diamonds have made it one of the richest african countries on a per capita basis. Tariff book importation of goods into botswana goods imported into botswana for commercial purposes should be electronically declared to customs and placed under an appropriate customs procedure for which the goods were imported. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading culture and customs of botswana cultures and customs of the world. Customs duties are paid against a prescribed form sad 500, which is a declaration form, formally known as a bill of entry. If duties are prepaid, they will not be subject to additional or unexpected customs fees and will pass through customs quicker. Reporting to the board of the commission and guided by the botswana trade commission act, 20, the ceos core functions will include. Contact information for advice on tariff classification of goods, rates of duty, the interpretation or application of the customs tariff, permits which may be required for certain goods or information on other cbsa programs. A history of the bechuanaland protectorate from 1910 to 1966, 1987. Customs clearance for those special shipments fedex offers standard customs clearance, however, we also offer a comprehensive range of value added solutions when your shipment has special clearance needs. Goods that are imported into botswana from countries that are outside the sacu attract customs duties. As a member of the common custom area ccu along with south africa, lesotho, swaziland and namibia, botswana follows common tariffs of ad valorem customs duty, excise duty as well as surcharges and other duties. If you find errors or omissions in those files, or continue to have difficulty opening them, report the problem.
This page gathers key information on botswana s participation in the wto. Schedules to the customs and excise act, 1964 tariff book this page contains schedules nos. These include medicines, pharmaceuticals, veterinary supplies, medical equipment, computer parts, and chemicals in bulk, fertilizers, and seeds. Another of the 8 points to consider when importing in botswana is the guidelines concerning import tariffs. Culture of botswana history, people, clothing, traditions. Goods imported into botswana for commercial purposes should be electronically declared to customs and placed under an appropriate customs procedure for which the goods were imported. For instance, a business from botswana exporting beef to germany needs to know the german code for beef and fulfil the german legal requirement, tariffs and duties to access the german market. This page contains the chapterbychapter listing of the harmonized tariff schedule and general notes. A tariff book which details tariffs rates applicable on the imports into botswana. Customs duties rebates customs rebates are conditional exemptions from payment of customs duties, which are afforded certain specified industries registered with the burs customs and. Which details tariff rates applicable on imports into botswana, is available for sale at all regional customs and excise offices for p. Sep, 2011 the jacobsens harmonized customs tariff book, covers not only a list of customs duty and excise rates but also deals with rebates, refunds and drawbacks of customs duties, the south african customs and excise act, import and export control regulations, and the international trade administration act of south africa.
If you have a problem accessing the tariff files below, please refer to our document formats page. Customs and excise tariff handbook download ebook pdf. Welcome to the sacu website southern african customs union. Rebate certificatetariff exemption government of botswana. The definitive ecommerce guide this guide is designed to show you everything you need to know about setting up your shipping strategy in botswana. Customs duties are not charged on the following goods imported as accompanied or unaccompanied passengers baggage. Schedule 8 of botswanas customs and excise duty regulations stipulate. Please note, this page no longer includes the act of the customs tariff. Maneuvers and debates in the interpretation of land rights in botswana. Customs and excise tariff handbook download ebook pdf, epub.
Goods imported from any sacu member states lesotho, namibia, south africa or swaziland attracts only 12% vat. The jacobsens harmonized customs tariff book, covers not only a list of customs duty and excise rates but also deals with rebates, refunds and drawbacks of customs duties, the south african customs and excise act, import and export control regulations, and the international trade administration act of south africa. There is an additional specific excise duty which is imposed on most luxury items. China, the us and germany are the major trading partners of sacu, both as importers and exporters. If you have a problem accessing the below tariff files, refer to our document formats page. Customs valuation is added value on a cost insurance and freight cif basis. Botswana is part of the southern african customs union with south africa, lesotho, swaziland, and namibia. Department of commerce, there are very few tariff or nontariff barriers to trade with.
Customs duty rates botswana telecommunications corporation. The electronic versions of these schedules were developed to provide stakeholders with easy access to the relevant duties and levies applicable to all goods imported into, manufactured locally in, or exported from, the republic. Each tariff code is associated with a specific duty tax. The electronic versions of these schedules were developed to provide stakeholders with easy access to the relevant duties and levies applicable to all goods imported into, manufactured locally in. Learn more about import duties and taxes start shipping to destination with us. Botswana customs and import duty tax calculation method. The sacu secretariat is located in windhoek, namibia. The customs tariff is based on the world customs organizations wco harmonized commodity description and coding system hs. Bahrain gcc 2018 bahrain customs website unified customs tariffe for gcc states 2017 on uae customs wto current situation of schedules fta tariff tool. Exempt those qualified by the tariff book not to pay importcustoms duties.
The document can be found on the department of justice website at customs tariff s. Botswana trade commission act, 20 staff of commission. Goods imported into botswana from outside the sacu market are liable to 12% vat and tariff rates set out in the customs and excise tariff schedule. The harmonized system hs codes are 6digit codes used by customs authorities worldwide to identify products to apply legal requirements, customs duties and taxes. Customs duties are paid against a prescribed declaration form formally known as a bill of entry, form bw500. Over 98 % of world trade is classified using hs numbers. Culture and customs of botswana cultures and customs of the world kindle edition by denbow, james, thebe, phenyo c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. If you find errors or omissions in those files, or continue to have difficulty opening them, please report the problem however, if you have questions regarding tariff.
Click download or read online button to get customs and excise tariff handbook book now. However, more than wealth, what has made botswana a model country in southern africa is its long tradition of democratic rule, respect for ethnic and racial differences, freedom of the press, and governmental programs to support its citizens. Choose to deliver shipments with duties prepaid ddp or with duties unpaid ddu with a click of a button. Culture and customs of botswana cultures and customs of. This page gathers key information on botswanas participation in the wto. The harmonized system go botswana botswana investment and. Southern african customs union sacus trade and tariff. In general, goods imported into botswana from outside the southern african customs union sacu botswana, lesotho, namibia, south africa, and eswatini attract customs duties at rates outlined in the customs tariff book.
Clicking on a link will load the corresponding adobe. Botswanas large deposits of diamonds have made it one of the richest african countries on a per capita basis. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Tariff volume ii march 2020 download tariff volume i march 2020 download customs procedure codes download.
Duties applicable to goods manufactured in a customs and excise warehouse. The links below correspond to the various sections in the table of contents for the harmonized tariff schedule. World trade organization wto world customs organization wco southern african development community sadc east african community eac african union au read more. Unlock your growth, by utilizing our tools and expertise, in serving millions of shipments to botswana and beyond. Ensuring effective management of botcs operations, including importexport control, technical advice on tariff and trade remedy changes and instruments as well as infant. South africa levies and collects most of the customs, sales, and excise duties for the five member states, paying a share of the revenues to the other four. The jacobsens harmonized customs tariff book, covers not only a list of customs duty and excise rates but also deals with rebates, refunds and drawbacks of customs duties, the south african customs and excise act, import and export control regulations, and the international trade administration act of. Swaziland any preferential customs tariff rate applicable at. Sacu tariff board means the southern african customs union tariff board.
The world bank reports that in 2001 the most recent year for which world bank data are available, the sacu had a weighted average common external tariff rate of 3. Angola approves new customs tariff angolas presidential legislative decree no. Customs tariff downloads customs and excise downloads burs. Customs tariff downloads customs and excise downloads. In the customs tariff book book listing all traded items and their duties each item is classified by a tariff code or hs code that is the same throughout the world. Dec 14, 2018 the customs unions main imports from the rest of the world include valueadded manufactured products e. Office of textiles and apparel otexa foreign tariff. In general, goods imported into botswana from outside the southern african customs union sacu botswana, lesotho, namibia, south africa and swaziland attract customs duties at rates outlined in the customs tariff book. View trade statistics by country including trade summary, exports and imports by partner and products along with tariff and development indicator.
The scope and types of rebates are contained in the customs. Culture and customs of botswana james raymond denbow. Knowing all costs upfront and clearly communicating with your customer how it will be paid will result in a smoother shipping experience. Before shipping to botswana or any country, its important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all.
A copy of the tariff book is available in the members area. People living with disabilities, nonprofit making organizations. The tariff book click here to access indicates the normal customs duties schedule no 1, part 1, excise duties schedule no 1, part 2a, ad valorem duties schedule no 1, part 2b, antidumping duties schedule no 2, part 1 and countervailing duties schedule no 2, part 2 that would be payable on importing goods into swaziland. Get shipping regulations for botswana and other countries at easyship. Sacu was established in 1910, making it the worlds oldest customs union. Schedules to the customs and excise act, 1964 tariff book. May 08, 2019 as a member of the common custom area ccu along with south africa, lesotho, swaziland and namibia, botswana follows common tariffs of ad valorem customs duty, excise duty as well as surcharges and other duties.
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