Brunei - Import Requirements and DocumentationBrunei - Import Requirements
The import of all goods into Brunei is monitored by The Royal Customs and Excise Department. Importers must register with the port of entry. Determination of duty classification is based on the Excise Duty Orders 2012 and 2007. Import permits are required for some products. Licenses for import are available from the relevant government agencies. Non-prohibited goods can be imported under open general license.
Completed Customs Declaration Forms must be submitted via the E-customs website with supporting documentation such as invoices, freight and insurance slips, airway bills and packing lists.
Additional documentation that may be required include certificates of origin and analysis, Approval Permit (A.P.), import licenses and other documentation as deemed necessary by the Customs and Excise Department.
Contact Information
Royal Customs and Excise Department
Ministry of Finance and Economy
Phone: (673)-238-2333
Fax: (673)-238-2666
E-mail: info@customs.mof.gov.bn
Food Import Requirements
The Department of Health Services under the Ministry of Health ensures food imported and distributed in Brunei is safe for human consumption. Food importers are required to comply with the Public Health (Food) Act (Chapter 182), and Public Health (Food) Regulations 2000. Food importers are required to comply with the provisions of food legislation and import requirements. Importers are required to submit customs declaration forms along with the relevant export health certificates from the countries of origin.
Other requirements include provision of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certificates, samples of all items to be imported to Brunei, lists of all ingredients and additives used and other valid documentation or certification as determined by the Ministry of Health. Imported food products are mainly halal, for the consumption of the majority Muslim population. Halal food cannot contain alcohol or derivatives from non-halal animals.
Processed food imports must be registered and must identify additives’ origin under Regulation 9, Public Health (Food) Regulation, 2000.
Contact Information
Food Safety and Quality Control Division
Department of Health Services
Environmental Health Service
Ministry of Health
Phone: (673)-233-1100
Fax: (673)-233-1107
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Completed Customs Declaration Forms must be submitted via the E-customs website with supporting documentation such as invoices, freight and insurance slips, airway bills and packing lists.
Additional documentation that may be required include certificates of origin and analysis, Approval Permit (A.P.), import licenses and other documentation as deemed necessary by the Customs and Excise Department.
Contact Information
Royal Customs and Excise Department
Ministry of Finance and Economy
Phone: (673)-238-2333
Fax: (673)-238-2666
E-mail: info@customs.mof.gov.bn
Food Import Requirements
The Department of Health Services under the Ministry of Health ensures food imported and distributed in Brunei is safe for human consumption. Food importers are required to comply with the Public Health (Food) Act (Chapter 182), and Public Health (Food) Regulations 2000. Food importers are required to comply with the provisions of food legislation and import requirements. Importers are required to submit customs declaration forms along with the relevant export health certificates from the countries of origin.
Other requirements include provision of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certificates, samples of all items to be imported to Brunei, lists of all ingredients and additives used and other valid documentation or certification as determined by the Ministry of Health. Imported food products are mainly halal, for the consumption of the majority Muslim population. Halal food cannot contain alcohol or derivatives from non-halal animals.
Processed food imports must be registered and must identify additives’ origin under Regulation 9, Public Health (Food) Regulation, 2000.
Contact Information
Food Safety and Quality Control Division
Department of Health Services
Environmental Health Service
Ministry of Health
Phone: (673)-233-1100
Fax: (673)-233-1107
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.