Includes import documentation and other requirements for both the U.S. exporter and foreign importer.
Last Published: 8/19/2019

Importers must submit the following documents:
·         Bill of lading/airway bill
·         Bill of entry
·         Invoice
·         Packing list
·         Insurance certificate (if applicable)
·         Certificate of origin (if applicable)
·         Other relevant documents/permits that may be required by government agencies (such as health,   
          agriculture, veterinary services)

Exporters are required to submit the following documents:
·         Bill of lading
·         Bill of entry
·         Invoice
·         Packing list
·         Insurance certificate (if applicable)
·         Export permit (if applicable)
·         Certificates of origin for exports to the European Union, United States (under AGOA), countries of the
          Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Southern African Development  
          Community (SADC), and the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)

Guidelines for submission of applications for import permits as well as a list of goods subject to import permits are posted at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection’s web site.

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.