Customs declaration requirements for Bhutan
Customs Declare produces the completed Import Declaration Form (CD Form-III) for Bhutan’s own customs authority, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Low confidence- Form
- Import Declaration Form (CD Form-III)
- Issuing authority
- Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC), Ministry of Finance
- Accepted languages
- Dzongkha, English
- Required supporting documents
- Duplicate copy of shipping documents, invoice attested by bank
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import permit required
No third-country-origin vehicle of any type may be imported into Bhutan without an import license from the Royal Government of Bhutan -- unauthorized vehicles are confiscated without notice. Strictly restricted (import-permit-gated): arms/ammunition/explosives/military stores, drugs/pharmaceuticals, used and second-hand goods/machinery/equipment, gold/silver beyond the free baggage allowance, live animals and their products, plants/plant materials, and chemicals/fertilizers. Fully prohibited: narcotics/psychotropic substances, pornographic materials, and antiques.
Royal Government of Bhutan (Ministry of Finance)
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 5%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- None on record
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Bhutan
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Bhutan require?
Bhutan’s import declaration is the Import Declaration Form (CD Form-III), issued by Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC), Ministry of Finance.
Which languages does Bhutan accept on a customs declaration?
Dzongkha, English
What supporting documents are required to import into Bhutan?
Duplicate copy of shipping documents, invoice attested by bank
What is the VAT rate on imports into Bhutan?
The default VAT rate on record for Bhutan is 5%.