Customs declaration requirements for Burundi
Customs Declare produces the completed Bill of Entry / Single Administrative Document (SAD), filed via ASYCUDA (ASYCUDA++) for Burundi’s own customs authority, in French, English, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- Bill of Entry / Single Administrative Document (SAD), filed via ASYCUDA (ASYCUDA++)
- Issuing authority
- Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR)
- Primary language
- French, English
- Accepted languages
- French, Rundi
- Required supporting documents
- Import license, pre shipment inspection certificate, phytosanitary certificate, tax clearance certificate
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Pre-shipment inspection required
Burundi runs its own PVoC (Pre-Shipment Verification of Conformity) program -- the 6th EAC partner state confirmed with this family of rule -- administered by the Bureau Burundais de Normalisation et Contrôle de la Qualité (BBN). Regulated imports require a Certificate of Conformity from an accredited service provider (document review, inspection, and testing where required) before customs clearance.
Bureau Burundais de Normalisation et Contrôle de la Qualité (BBN)
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 18%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Burundi
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Burundi require?
Burundi’s import declaration is the Bill of Entry / Single Administrative Document (SAD), filed via ASYCUDA (ASYCUDA++), issued by Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR).
Which languages does Burundi accept on a customs declaration?
French, English; French, Rundi
What supporting documents are required to import into Burundi?
Import license, pre shipment inspection certificate, phytosanitary certificate, tax clearance certificate
What is the VAT rate on imports into Burundi?
The default VAT rate on record for Burundi is 18%.