Swaziland

Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Copy of passport showing the entry permit
• Packing list
• Original bill of lading  (OBL) / air waybill (AWB) - no express release accepted
• Original inventory
• Residence permit / work permit
• CE 101 form
• DA65 or NEP form (returning citizens)

 

Specific Information

• Original inventory in English dated, valued, and signed by the owner of the goods.
• There is no tax on used household goods, and 14% charged on new goods.
• To re-enter with items without serial numbers, citizens must have DA65 or NEP forms completed upon departure from Swaziland; otherwise, the goods may be detained for proof of local purchase upon re-entry.

 

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Original registration card
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
• Purchase invoice
• DA 304A form
• Interpol clearance
• Import certificate

 

Specific Information

• If the vehicle has been owned and used by the owner of the goods for more than 12 months, no duties are applicable; if not, then 14% will be levied.
• Only 1 car per owner of the goods is allowed; additional cars will have duties levied on them.

 

Pets

Documents Required

• Vaccination record
• Veterinary health certificate
• Transit permit
• Import permit

 

Specific Information

• Pets must travel as manifested cargo.
• Documents must accompany pets.
• Vaccination record must show pets vaccinated at least 30 days prior to import, but not more than 6 months, issued in the country of origin.
• Veterinary health certificate must be signed, stamped, and dated within 5 days of import.

 

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• For firearms and ammunitions, authorization from the Firearms Licensing Board is required.
• Alcohol - 1 bottle and duties of 14%
• Cosmetic creams require registration Ministry of Health
• The following items may qualify for free import:
• • Cigarettes (400), cigars (50), tobacco (250 g)
  • Perfume (10 fl. oz.)

 

Prohibited Items

• Unlawful drugs
• Pornography
• Local currency
• Potassium bromides

 

Consignment Instructions

Recommended:  Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.