Documentation Requirements for Lesotho Customs
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Air WayBill
Importing to Lesotho
IOR Africa: Your Importer of Record Experts in Lesotho
Taxes: 15%
Duties: 10%
Lead times: 1 Week
Best carrier option: Freight Forwarder
Restricted items: illicit drugs and arms of war are prohibited. Also, there are import restrictions on bread, legumes, sugar, eggs, meat, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables, second-hand clothes and vehicles, and alcoholic beverages.
Importer of Record Lesotho
Importer of Record expertise is vital for ensuring seamless trade operations in Lesotho. Despite its small size, Lesotho has fostered a vibrant ICT industry with innovative IT applications, even though its overall tech development lags behind that of other Southern African nations. While mobile penetration is among the highest in the region, broadband access remains limited, reflecting broader challenges in the local ICT market partly due to low competition.
Navigating the import process in Lesotho is notably complex. IOR Africa offers expert guidance on import regulations and IOR roles to help you manage these challenges efficiently. Our DDP shipping provides comprehensive access to the Lesotho market by assuming all risks and responsibilities for your shipment—from precise HS code classification and securing essential permits and licenses to facilitating hassle-free customs clearance.