Import in Rwanda

Commercial goods arriving in Rwandan are subject to import laws, duty taxes, and other fees, as specified in THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS. From small packages to large volumes cargo shipments.

To lawfully enter foreign imports into a Rwanda’s Port Entry which can be AIR, LAND Or SEA you must obtain approval varying from merchandise to merchandise.

After purchasing your goods

The following documents are required for shipments

Please always check with the Destination Office prior to uplift.

Preferred Carriers are:

• PIL
• MAERSK
• Safmarine,CMA CGM
• MSC
• Messina

• The airline is responsible for transporting the shipment from the origin to the Magerwa warehouse  
• Zest Logistics field personnel are responsible for offloading goods in the warehouse.  
• The warehouse officer notifies Zest Logistics personnel of their arrival; 
• Lodges customs entry/declaration;  
• Submits exemption for approval (if applicable) or pays duties/taxes. 
• Continued physical verification  
• Customs officer issues release orders and approve documents 
• Reserve a room for the exit note  
• Assign a truck for loading  
• Loading and delivery

• The airline and the shipping line are responsible for transporting the shipment from the origin to the Magerwa(ICD) warehouse
•  Zest Logistics field personnel are responsible for offloading goods in the warehouse  
• The warehouse officer notifies Zest Logistics personnel of their arrival
•  Lodges customs entry/declaration  
•  Submits exemption for approval (if applicable) or pays duties/taxes. 
•  Continued physical verification  
•  Customs officer issues release orders and approve documents 
•  Reserve a room for the exit note  
•  Assign a truck for loading  
•  Loading and delivery