Includes import documentation and other requirements for both the U.S. exporter and foreign importer.
Last Published: 10/22/2018

Companies that want to import goods that require a license should apply for the license with an H-99 Form at the Ministry of Trade and Industry.  Licensing certificates are provided by the Ministry of Health or the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries, depending on area of responsibility.

Import, Export, and Currency Control Department
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Telephone:  (597) 402-957

Some imported goods may require a health certificate.  These include but are not limited to:

  • Medicines for people (Ministry of Health)
  • Medicines for animals and plants (Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries)

  • Micro-organisms (e.g., bacteria, yeast, mold) (Ministry of Health)

  • All products containing chlorofluorocarbons (Ministry of Health)

For goods that do not require a license for importation, the importer must complete the International Trade Form for Goods and Services (IT form) and the Single Administrative Document.  (Note:  The Single Administrative Document is a standard application form which is also referred to as the Enig Document.)  The IT form and Single Administrative Document are sold at bookstores and at:

Prodimex International
Telephone: (597) 402-727
Fax: (597) 404-977
E-mail: prodimex@sr.net

Once goods have arrived in Suriname, the IT form, the Single Administrative Document, original invoice from the supplier, bill of lading, import license (H-99 form) (if required), and health certificate (if required) should be presented to the Customs Office.

Customs Office
Telephone: (597) 402-626
Fax: (597) 403-164
E-mail: asycursur@sr.net

Goods that enter Suriname under CARICOM’s free trade regime must be accompanied by a certificate of origin and a CARICOM invoice.

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