Burma - Import Requirements and DocumentationBurma - Import Requirements
Concerning import licenses, the Government of Myanmar has embraced important liberalization measures to facilitate trade transactions. Since 2013, the Government of Myanmar has removed license requirements for 593 imported goods, including: processed foods, garments, paper products, paints, cosmetics, automobile parts, tires, construction materials, electrical appliances, computer accessories and medical products. It still requires import and export licenses for all remaining goods. The Government of Myanmar maintains an unpublished list of restricted imports, but amidst recent reforms it is unclear what, if any, regulations are currently enforced.
Different rules apply to imports depending on whether they are commercial or non-commercial in nature. As the laws and regulations governing imports are complex, most importers use professional experts such as freight forwarders and customs brokers to assist in planning and carrying out import transactions. Note the required steps for importing goods into Myanmar.
Special Customs Procedures can be found at: https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/en/special-customs-procedures
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Different rules apply to imports depending on whether they are commercial or non-commercial in nature. As the laws and regulations governing imports are complex, most importers use professional experts such as freight forwarders and customs brokers to assist in planning and carrying out import transactions. Note the required steps for importing goods into Myanmar.
Special Customs Procedures can be found at: https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/en/special-customs-procedures
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.