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REGULATIONS BOTSWANA
• Second Hand Vehicles• Prohibited Goods• Restricted Imports
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Please verify these facts with other relevant sources before using this as the basis of any action taken as we regret we cannot accept liability for any consequences due to inaccuracies in this information.
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BOTSWANA >> Regulation Overview Second Hand Vehicles
Botswana has with immediate effect banned all imported second-hand vehicles from passing through its territory, a development that will affect imports from Europe through Namibia. Zimbabweans who import European vehicles through Walvis Bay Port in Namibia mostly drive through Botswana, though some go through Zambia via the Trans-Caprivi Corridor rather than the Trans-Kalahari Corridor. South Africa already has a similar ban in place and cars from Asia that come through Durban Port must be ferried on vehicle carriers up to Beitbridge. This significantly increases the cost of importing a vehicle into Zimbabwe.
The main reason for the ban is in compliance to the Road Traffic Act Sections 6 and 16, which states that only vehicles registered in Botswana are allowed on the road. Any unregistered vehicle found on Botswana's roads will be impounded according to a circular released on 19/12/13. Vehicle importers must use registered car transporters or flat-bed truck carriers. South Africa took a similar step 5-years ago.
SOLUTIONS
Registering the car in the country of arrival on the continent [Namibia if Walvis Bay, South Africa if Durban], then comply to the regulations of Botswana to allow the vehicle to drive through Botswana
Carry the car on a registered car transporter or on a train
Both solutions might be costly for the carrier.
CMA CGM trained staff members are available to assist customers in all aspects of the documentary requirements of the trade to Botswana. Please contact your local agency office for advice.
Prohibited Goods
Narcotic, habit-forming drugs and related substances in any form
Military firearms, ammunition and explosives
Indecent and obscene material such as pornographic books, magazines, films, videos, DVDs and software
Semi-precious stones such as agate, amethyst, Botswana pink, jade, rose quartz, carnelian, chalcedony, crystal quartz, tourmaline, jasper, tanzanite, garnet, moss agate, tiger’s eye, sodalite, aquamarine, azurite and malachite.
Radioactive or hazardous material
Counterfeit money and goods
Pornographic material
Restricted Imports
These are goods, whose importation require a permit issued by a Regulatory Authority or are subject to quantitative restrictions. From time to time, the Ministry of Trade and Industry publishes Restricted Imports and Exports Regulations detailing restricted imports and exports as well as the manner in which the restrictions are to be applied. The Regulations may change in a very short time, especially with respect to agricultural goods, and it is therefore essential that if a traveler or trader is in any doubt of whether the importation or exportation of a specific group of goods is prohibited or restricted to contact any BURS (Customs & Excise Division) office. Domestic Animals
Importation and exportation of domestic animals is closely regulated for public health reasons and wellbeing of the animals. Pets and livestock may be imported into Botswana subject to an Animal Health Certificate issued by the Director of Animal Health and Production, Private Bag 0032, Gaborone, Botswana. (Note: A valid Certificate
The information given has been given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of writing.
Please verify these facts with other relevant sources before using this as the basis of any action taken as we regret we cannot accept liability for any consequences due to inaccuracies in this information.
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of Identity, Rabies Vaccination and Movement Permit issued in Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia or Zimbabwe will be accepted at the time of importation into Botswana). Wild Animals and their Products
Importation and exportation of wild animals or their products (trophy or meat) is prohibited unless accompanied by an export permit issued by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, P.O. 131, Gaborone, Botswana. Plants, Seeds, Fresh Produce and Bulbs
These may be imported subject to plant health restrictions. Details in this regard can be obtained from the Chief Agricultural Research Officer, Private Bag 0033, Gaborone, Botswana. (Note: South African transit permits may also be required in respect of plants shipped through South Africa. Details may be obtained from the Director of Plant Control and Quarantine, Private Bag X179, Pretoria, South Africa) Soil
Soil is considered the loose surface material of the earth in which plants, trees and scrubs grow. In most cases the soil consists of disintegrated rock with an admixture of organic material and soluble salts. The importation of soil is prohibited unless accompanied by an import permit from the Director of Crop Production and Forestry, Private Bag 003, Gaborone, Botswana. Boats
No boat, mokoro or aquatic apparatus may be imported into Botswana unless the owner is in possession of an Import Permit issued by Department of Water Affairs. Firearms and Ammunition
Firearms and ammunition may only be imported into Botswana upon production of a Police permit issued by the Central Arms Registry, P O Box 334, Gaborone, Botswana.
The issue of firearms licences in Botswana is strictly controlled and all firearms imported under the authority of an import permit must be licensed immediately upon arrival in Botswana.
The importation of firearms, which do not have the manufacture’s serial number or other number by which they can be identified, stamped or engraved on a metal part of the weapon, is totally prohibited.
It should also be noted that Police permits for firearms are issued on a limited quota basis and there can be a considerable delay in obtaining a permit, particularly on first importation. It is advisable for importers to make application well in advance of dispatch so that unnecessary inconvenience and expenses are avoided.
Contacts
Botswana Unified Revenue Service [BURS] http://www.burs.org.bw/?option=com_content&view=article&id=106&Itemid=133
Customs and Excise Downloads
General Custom Duty details can be found at: http://www.burs.org.bw/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=section&id=7:ordinary-customs-duty&Itemid=269
SAD Guide (377.82 kB)
Customs Procedure Codes (120.34 kB)
Customs and Duty Act (823.01 kB)
REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANAStandards Import Inspection Regulation
(SIIR)
OBJECTIVES
NEW REGULATIONS
PROCESS
■ Consumer and environment Protection ■ Conformity assurance■ Faster goods release at Botswana Customs office with the appropriate Certificate of
Conformity (COC)
Botswana – Flyer Te1
The Standards Import Inspection Regulation established in 2008 as provided by section 16 of the Standards Act of 1997 under the Ministry of Trade and Industry states that an imported commodity must be accompanied with a Compliance Certificate.
Bureau Veritas has been notified to issue Compliance Certificates for several groups of products (see following pages) exported to Botswana.
Under SIIR Programme, Bureau Veritas carries out verification of conformity to standards,physical inspections / sampling in the country of supply prior to shipment, laboratory testing when needed, and issuance of certificate.
Goods
Registered
goods
Applicable to any goods and any trader
• Recommended for frequent exporter with homogeneous products
• Self-declaration of compliance supported by substantiated evidence such as test reports and certificates
• Registration annually renewable, subject to continual compliance
Inspection
Testing / Test report
CertificateGoods
NonConformity
Report
Registeredgoods
Based onthe
Risk assessment
YES
NO
� Documentary review� Inspection� Testing
Reviewof
registration
Riskassessment
Satisfactory?
MAIN CONTACTS (Additional contacts are available on the Contacts Sheet and on www.bureauveritas.com/gsit)
For additional information, please contact:
PRODUCTS COVERED UNDER THE PROGRAMME
[email protected] site: www.bureauveritas.com/gsit
Cement13A Fused PlugsSour Cow Milk
Plastic BagsCanned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs and Canned Crustaceans
Yoghurt from Cow Milk
LPG RegulatorsPeanut ButterPasteurized Cow Milk
Electric IronsPulses (Beans)Raw Cow Milk
13A AdaptorsSorghumChicken Feeds
13A Switched and Un-switched Socket Outlets
Buttermilk from Cow MilkCattle Feeds
For more information, please refer to the detailed Products List.
[email protected]+1 281 986 1352+1 281 986 1310Americas
[email protected]+82 2 553 4083+82 2 555 8318Korea
[email protected]+81 6 6205 5542+81 6 6205 5540Japan
[email protected]+91 22 6739 8416+91 22 6739 8400India
[email protected]+86 21 5831 6920+86 21 5820 9132China
[email protected]+31 10 241 1017+31 10 282 2666Other Europeancountries
[email protected]+33 (0) 47 14 6233+33 (0) 1 47 14 6202France
[email protected]+971 4 345 08 14+971 4 345 28 22Middle East
[email protected]+243 99 00 36 910Congo DR
[email protected]+244 222 311 160+244 222 311 568Angola
[email protected]@ke.bureauveritas.com
+254 41 2226015+254 41 2314 022Kenya
[email protected]+264 64 200 110+264 64 200 104Namibia
[email protected](Johannesburg)[email protected] (Cape Town)
+27 11 666 0510+27 21 551 8400
+27 11 666 0500+27 21 551 2495
South Africa
Botswana – Flyer Te1
For further information and last updates, please contact
Guidelines to Importers and Exporters
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Government Services & International Trade (GSIT)
The Standards Import Inspection Regulation established in 2008 as provided by section 16 of the Standards Act of 1997 under the Ministry of Trade and Industry states that an imported commodity must be accompanied with a Compliance Certificate.Bureau Veritas has been notified to issue Compliance Certificates for several groups of products (see following pages) exported to Botswana.
STANDARDS IMPORT INSPECTION REGULATION
IN BOTSWANA
Bureau Veritas is one of the most widely represented Conformity Assessment companies in the world. This worldwide coverage is provided by nearly 1000 offices and 330 laboratories, located in 140 countries on every continent with a total workforce of more than 48 000.
Under SIIR Programme, Bureau Veritas carries out verification of conformity to standards, physical inspections / sampling in the country of supply prior to shipment, laboratory testing when needed, and issuance of certificate.
Exporters to Botswana should present documents showing the conformity of their products in accordance with the specified standards.The Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by Bureau Veritas shall be provided to Botswana Bureau of Standards.
By performing missions such as pre- and post-shipment inspection of goods for clients, Bureau Veritas provides customer countries with the level of assurance they need.
Through its International Trade activities – GSIT Division, Bureau Veritas makes a significant contribution to trade facilitation for the benefit of many countries.
SUBMITTED PRODUCTS
CONTACTS IN MAIN EXPORTING COUNTRIES
[email protected]+1 281 986 1352+1 281 986 1310Americas
[email protected]+82 2 553 4083+82 2 555 8318Korea
[email protected]+81 6 6205 5542+81 6 6205 5540Japan
[email protected]+91 22 6739 8416+91 22 6739 8400India
[email protected]+86 21 5831 6920+86 21 5820 9132China
[email protected]+31 10 241 1017+31 10 282 2666Other Europeancountries
[email protected]+33 (0) 47 14 6233+33 (0) 1 47 14 6202France
[email protected]+971 4 345 08 14+971 4 345 28 22Middle East
[email protected]+243 99 00 36 910Congo DR
[email protected]+244 222 311 160+244 222 311 568Angola
[email protected]@ke.bureauveritas.com
+254 41 2226015+254 41 2314 022Kenya
[email protected]+264 64 200 110+264 64 200 104Namibia
[email protected](Johannesburg)[email protected] (Cape Town)
+27 11 666 0510+27 21 551 8400
+27 11 666 0500+27 21 551 2495
South Africa
Cement13A Fused PlugsSour Cow Milk
Plastic BagsCanned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs and Canned Crustaceans
Yoghurt from Cow Milk
LPG RegulatorsPeanut ButterPasteurized Cow Milk
Electric IronsPulses (Beans)Raw Cow Milk
13A AdaptorsSorghumChicken Feeds
13A Switched and Un-switched Socket Outlets
Buttermilk from Cow MilkCattle Feeds
For more information, please refer to the detailed Products List.
[email protected] site: www.bureauveritas.com/gsit
BOTSWANA6. Certificate Delivery:The electronic Certificate will be transmitted to the importer and/or exporter. A paper copy of the Certificate of Conformity is required for BOBS. BOBS will issue a Note of Recognition to allow clearance of goods.7. Facilitation Procedures:Frequent traders, who have set a quality system to assure conformity of the products, could benefit from facilitation schemes which reduce the level of intervention on every shipment.
BOTSWANA1. The importer must open a file with BOBS using the form A of the SIIR, 2008. To open the file, he/she must include the following documents:
• Application fee • Samples if not inspected/tested prior• Packing list• Pro forma Invoice• Transport document• Compliance certificate from Bureau Veritas
EXPORTING COUNTRY2. Contact with the exporter:The Regional Centre (RC) in the region of supply is in contact with the exporter requesting when/where the goods will be ready for inspection and the following information:
1. Technical details of the products,2. Available conformity documentary evidence, such as:
• Third party Certificate of Conformity to relevant safety standard (Botswana or international standards)
• Third party Test reports,3. Documentary Check:The Regional Centre evaluates all the information provided by the exporter to verify whether the product complies with the required standard. If insufficient proof of conformity, samples will be taken for control testing in an accepted laboratory.4. Physical Verification:The objective of the physical verification is to ensure that:
• The goods being shipped are those identified in the documentary checks;• The goods are in compliance with the relevant standards (including Botswana specific
requirements);• The goods are in compliance with the importer’s inspection order.
If any doubt, inspector will take samples for control testing in an accepted laboratory. Critical non conformities will result in a rejection of shipment and Discrepancy Report issuance. Used vehicles will be inspected upon arrival. Upon satisfactory inspection a specific certificate will be delivered for Customs clearance.5. Certification of Conformity:With satisfactory inspection report, conformity documents and/or laboratory control test reports, the Regional Centre evaluates the compliance of the shipped products with the required Standards. If full compliancy is established, an electronic Certificate of Conformity is issued.
PROCEDURE
WAY TO COMPLIANCE
Goods
Registered
goods
Applicable to any goods and any trader
• Recommended for frequent exporter with homogeneous products
• Self-declaration of compliance supported by substantiated evidence such as test reports and certificates
• Registration annually renewable, subject to continual compliance
Inspection
Testing /Test report
CertificateGoods
NonConformity
Report
Registeredgoods
Based onthe
Risk assessment
YES
NO
� Documentary review� Inspection� Testing
Reviewof
registration
Riskassessment
Satisfactory?
List of prescribed products as per the SIIR (Updated on April the 03rd, 2013)
The commencement date for the implementation of this revised SIIR list is the 1st June 2013 PRODUCT REFERENCE STANDARD FIRE SAFETY
1 Fire hose reels BOS 5:2009: Fire hose reels (with semi rigid hose)
2 Symbolic safety signs BOS 6-1:1999: Symbolic safety signs-Part 1: Standards signs and general requirements
3 Reconditioning of Potable rechargeable fire extinguishers
BOS 65-1:2003: Reconditioning of the fire fighting equipment-Part 1: Potable rechargeable fire extinguishers
4 Reconditioning of Fire hose reels
BOS 65-2:2003: Reconditioning of the fire fighting equipment-Part 2: Fire hose reels
5 Fire extinguishing media-Powders
BOS 196:2006: Fire extinguishing media-Powders
6 Potable rechargeable fire extinguishers-Performance and construction
BOS 252:2007: Fire fighting - Potable rechargeable fire extinguishers-Performance and construction
7 Components of underground and above ground hydrants systems
BOS 304:2009: Fire fighting equipment-Components of underground and above ground hydrants systems
8
Fire fighting equipment-Hose coupling, connector, and branch pipe and nozzles connections
BOS 305:2009: Fire fighting equipment-Hose coupling, connector, and branch pipe and nozzles connections
9 Regulators for liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
BOS 118: 2005: Single- Stage Regulators for liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
10 Fire extinguishing medium-Carbon dioxide
BOS ISO 5923:1989: Fire extinguishing medium-Carbon dioxide
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
1 Chicken feeds BOS 8-1: 2009: Poultry feeds Part 1: Chicken feeds
2 Cattle feeds BOS 25: 2009: Animal feeding stuffs -Part 1: Cattle feeds
3 Sorghum grains BOS 26:2009: Cereals- Whole and dehulled sorghum grains for human consumption-Specification
4 Grading of sorghum grain BOS 63:2009: Cereals- Classification and grading of sorghum grains intended for sale in Botswana
5 Raw Cow’s Milk BOS 64: 2003: Raw Cow’s Milk (Intended for further processing)- Specification
6 Pasteurised Cow Milk BOS 72: 2003: Pasteurised Cow Milk-Specification
7 Yoghurt, Sour Milk (Madila) and Buttermilk from Cow’s Milk
BOS 92:2004: Fermented Cow’s Milk Products-Yoghurt, Sour Milk (Madila) and Buttermilk-Specification
8 Pulses BOS 201: 2006: Cereal and Pulses- Certain Pulses –Specification
9 Canned Fish Canned Marine Molluscs. and Canned Crustaceans
BOS 449:2011: Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs and Canned Crustaceans and their derived products
10 Peanut Butter BOS 450: 2011: Peanut Butter- Specification ELECTRICAL
1 13 A Plugs BOS 41-1:2001: 13 A Plugs, sockets-outlets ,adapters and connection units-Part 1: Rewirable and non- rewirable fused plugs
2 13 A socket outlets BOS 41-2: 2001: 13 A Plugs, sockets-outlets ,adapters and connection units-Part 2: Switched and unswitched socket outlets
3 13 A Adaptors BOS 41-3:2001: 13 A Plugs, sockets-outlets ,adapters and connection units-Part 3: Adaptors
4 13 A fused connection units BOS 41- 4:2009: 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units-Part 4: Switched and unswitched 13 A fused connection units
5 Electric Irons BOS IEC 60335-2-3 ED5.2: Household and Similar Electrical Appliances-Safety-Part 2-3: Particular Requirements for Electric Irons
6 Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus
BOS IEC 60065:2005: Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus-Safety requirements
7 Floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines
BOS IEC 60335-2-10:2008: Household and similar electrical appliances-Safety-Part 2-10:Particular requirement for floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines
8 Storage of water heaters
BOS IEC 60335-2-21:2009: Household and similar electrical appliances-Safety-Part 2-21:Particular requirement for storage of water heaters
9 Sewing machines BOS IEC 60335-2-28:2008: Household and similar electrical appliances-Safety-Part 2-28,Particular requirement for sewing machines
10 Clothes dryers and towel rails
BOS IEC 60335-2-43:2008: Household and similar electrical appliances-Safety-Part 2-43:Particular requirements for clothes dryers and towel rails
11 Ironers BOS IEC 60335-2-44:2008: Household and similar electrical appliances-Safety-Part 2-44:Particular requirements for ironers
12 Oral hygiene appliances
BOS IEC 60335-2-52:2008: Household and similar electrical appliances-Safety-Part 2-52:Particular requirements for oral hygiene appliances
13 Surface cleaning appliances for house hold use employing liquids or steam
BOS IEC 60335-2-54:2007: Household and similar electrical appliances-Safety-Part 2-54:Particular requirements for surface cleaning appliances for house hold use employing liquids or steam
14
Surface cleaning appliances for electrical appliances for use with aquariums and garden ponds
BOS IEC 60335-2-55:2008: Household and similar electrical appliances-Safety-Part 2-55:Particular requirements for surface cleaning appliances for electrical appliances for use with aquariums and garden ponds
15 Air-cleaning appliances
BOS IEC 60335-2-65:2008: Household and similar electrical appliances-Safety-Part 2-65:Particular requirements for air-cleaning appliances
16 Electric fence energizers
BOS IEC 60335-2-76:2006: Household and similar electrical appliances-Safety-Part 2-76:Particular requirements for electric fence energizers
CHEMICALS
1 Plastic Carrier Bags and Flat Bags
BOS 186: 2006: Plastic Carrier Bags and Flat Bags-Specification
2 Chemical resistant gloves BOS 245:2008: Chemical resistant gloves
3 Cement BOS ENV 197-1:2000: Cement: Composition, Specification and Conformity Criteria-Part 1: Common Cement
TYRES AND SAFETY GLASS
1 Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars and their trailers
BOS 116:2011: Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars and their trailers
2 Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers
BOS 117:2011: Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers
3 High penetration-resistant laminated safety glass for vehicles
BOS 158:2011: High penetration –Resistant laminated safety glass for vehicles
4 Laminated safety glass for vehicles
BOS 159:2011: Laminated safety glass for vehicles
5 Toughened safety glass for vehicles
BOS 160:2011: Toughened safety glass for vehicles
GENERAL
1 Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Pre-packaged Goods
BOS 9: 2000: Pre-packaged Goods for the Ultimate Consumer: Labelling, Presentation and Advertising
