Convenció internacional i procediments duaners a Burkina Faso

International Conventions

Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

International Economic Cooperation

Burkina Faso is a member of WTO since 1995. The country is also a member of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), the Alliance of Sahel States and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Non Tariff Barriers

Non-tariff barriers take the form of licensing requirements, special uthorizations, export registration requirements, supplementary taxes on imports, targeted import bans, etc.

Customs Duties and Taxes on Imports

7,25%
(Weighted mean applied tariff is the average of effectively applied rates weighted by the product import shares corresponding to each partner country. Source: World Bank)

Customs Classification

Burkina Faso is a member of the World Customs Organisation and does comply with the harmonised customs system (HS).

Import Procedures

Goods imported to Burkina Faso must be coupled with the following documents:

• four copies of the invoice indicating the FOB value of goods;
• certificate of origin or EUR which is available for the importer or banks;
• transport documents such as a bill of lading, airway bill, etc.;
• phytosanitary certificate for unprocessed vegetable products;
• sanitary certificate for meat and meat products;
• insurance for any merchandise whose value is higher than CFA50,000;
• any goods whose FOB value is higher or equivalent to CFA150,000 shall be subject before its shipment to quality, price and quantity inspection.

Importing Samples

Samples shall not be subject to quality, price and quantity inspection.

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For Further Information

Customs (in French)
Burkina Faso Customs Code (in French)
Business Portal for Africa