Documentation Requirements for Rwanda Customs
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Air WayBill
- Certificate Of Origin
Importing to Rwanda
IOR Africa: Your Importer of Record Experts in Rwanda
Taxes: 18%
Duties: 7%
Lead times: 1 Week
Best carrier option: Freight Forwarder
Restricted items: The importation and manufacture of narcotic drugs, firearms, ammunition, explosives - wild specimens of endangered flora and fauna - genetically modified products - plastic bags Importation of drones is restricted but is possible with a permit
Importer of Record Rwanda
Rwanda rapidly emerges as a leading tech hub in East Africa, offering access to vast regional markets and strategic trade agreements. However, businesses expanding into Rwanda’s tech sector must navigate strict import regulations for IT and telecom equipment.
Why Rwanda?
- Gateway to Regional Markets—Rwanda connects businesses to 146 million consumers in the East African Community (EAC) and 460 million in COMESA. Through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), companies can access a 1.4 billion-person market.
- Thriving ICT Innovation – Home to Kigali Innovation City (KIC), Rwanda is a hub for tech startups, research, and digital transformation.
- Government-Backed ICT Growth – Despite a shortage of skilled IT professionals, Rwanda invests heavily in ICT education and training to support its tech-driven economy.