RWANDA

GUIDELINES FOR THE TRADE
RWANDA
Import Product Conformity Assessment
This data sheet has been prepared specifically in respect of exports to Rwanda
Date issued : 29/03/2014
Last modification : 07/04/2014
1. PRODUCTS CONFORMITY ASSESMENT
PROGRAM NAME
Import Product Conformity Assessment
PROGRAM MANDATED BY
Rwandan Bureau of Standards(RBS)
IMPLEMENTATION DATE
08/05/2014
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
•
To ensure the quality of products as well as the
health, safety and environmental protection of
Rwandan consumers.
•
Protect the public against substandard products that
can endanger public health, safety and the
environment
Prohibit the entry of expired and counterfeit
products.
Protect local manufacturers against unfair
competition from imported products which do not
comply to local Standards
•
•
•
SCOPE OF THE PROGRAM
Establishing a quality import inspection regime that
is in harmony with that of member states of the East
African Community
To assess that all regulated imported products do comply
with Rwandan Standards or approved International
Standards.
Exporter submits to SGS the following documents:
VERIFICATION PROCESS
•
Request for Certification (indicating the point of entry
in Rwanda)
•
•
•
PROFORMA Invoice
• Final invoice (except Airfreight & courier shipments).
To obtain evidence that all requirements are met in the
applicable standards or technical requirements, goods must
undergo one or a combination of the following verification
process:
•
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
Quality Management System Certification
Conformity Documents (test reports, quality
certificates, analysis reports, etc…)
Physical inspection
1, place des Alpes P.O. Box 2152 CH-1211 Geneva 1
t (41-22) 739.91.11 f (41-22) 739.98.86 www.sgs.com
•
•
Laboratory testing; accepted laboratories are as
follows:
- Service Provider’s laboratories
- Third party laboratory accredited ISO/IEC 17025
- Manufacturers’ laboratory provided that the
manufacturer has a QMS in place and he provides
the list of the lab equipment with the last calibration
date.
Factory audit
• Documentary verification
After verification process is completed and results are
satisfactory, exporter will have to submit the Final Invoice
(except for airfreight and courier shipments) for the issuance
of the CoC
Three methods are proposed to the exporters to demonstrate
the compliance of their products and obtain a Certificate of
Conformity (CoC)
ASSESMENT METHODE
•
•
ROUTE A: applicable to any goods and any trader
•
ROUTE C: For Certified products
ROUTE B: Recommended for frequent exporter with
homogeneous products
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY ( CoC)
A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is the document issued to
evidence the compliance of the shipment to the relevant
approved standards.
•
This document is required for Customs clearance.
•
RBS will only grant release of such goods upon
completion of inspection, testing (where applicable)
and verifying conformity to the Standard. It is the
seller’s responsibility to ensure that shipments to
Rwanda are effected only upon issuance of a
Certificate of Conformity or confirmed certification
decision
NON CONFORMITY REPORT (NCR)
If the reports from the verification activities such as testing or
inspection show discrepancies versus the verification criteria,
exporters will be informed accordingly and given sufficient
time to make the necessary corrections; if those are not or
cannot be made a “Non Conformity Report” (NCR) will be
issued. This may imply that goods are not allowed to be
shipped into Rwanda.
•
•
SHELF LIFE REQUIREMENTS
•
•
FEES
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
Foods & Food Products: Required to have at least
65% shelf life upon arrival in Rwanda
Medicaments: Required to have at least 75% shelf
life upon arrival in Rwanda.
Cases of less shelf to be communicated to RBS for
guidance
Importers of medicaments must obtain an Import
License from the Ministry of Health prior to import
into Rwanda
Fees are payable in advance by the exporter. Fees are net of
any tax present or future that may be applicable and are
payable upon reception of the Request of Certification (RFC).
Fees are due regardless of whether after assessment of the
goods of the exporter or importer does not provide the
information or document necessary for the final issuance of
the CoC, or for any other reasons does proceed to the
1, place des Alpes P.O. Box 2152 CH-1211 Geneva 1
t (41-22) 739.91.11 f (41-22) 739.98.86 www.sgs.com
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shipment of the goods
.
NB: Fees structure detailed in section 3.
2. LISTING OF REGULATED PRODUCTS
2.1 SUBJECT TO IPCA Program
The following product categories are subject to the IPCA program (The list of products subject to the program to be
downloaded separately from this web page)
Group I – TOYS AND SPORTS
PR NO.
I-01
I-02
I-03
I-04
Item
Toys, Including Video Games and other electronic toys, dolls,
tricycles, non electronic musical instruments and the like
Gymnasium, Fitness and Health Related Products
Baby Trolley and Other Related Products Incl. Baby Crib, Baby
Rocker
Sports, Outdoor Games And Other Recreation Related Products
HS Code
9502, 9503, 9504
9506
8715
9506, 9507, 9608
Group II – Electrical and Electronics
PR NO.
II-1
II-2
II-3
II-4
II-5
II-6
II-7
II-8
II-9
II-10
II-11
II-12
II-13
II-14
II-15
II-16
II-17
II-21
II-23
II-24
II-25
Item
Audio, Video (Incl Combined Function) and Similar Electronic
Appliances Incl. Musical Instruments
Vacuum Cleaners and Water-Suction Cleaning Appliances up
to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Electric Irons up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Spin Extractors up to a Maximum Capacity of 12 Kg
Dishwashers Up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Stationary Cooking Ranges, Hobs, Ovens and Similar
Appliances
Washing Machines Up to a Maximum Capacity of 12 Kg
Shavers, Hair Clippers and Similar Appliances up to a
Maximum Wattage of 500 W
Grills, Toasters and Similar Portable Cooking Appliances
Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines
Tumble Dryers up to a Maximum Capacity of 12 Kg
Warming Plates and Similar Appliances
Deep Fat Fryers, Frying Pans and Similar Appliances
Kitchen Machines
Appliances for Heating Liquids up to a Maximum Wattage of
3500 W
Food Waste Disposers up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Blankets, Pads and Similar Flexible Heating Appliances up to
a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Storage Water Heaters Up to a Maximum Capacity Of 600
Litres & Similar Electro Thermic Appliances
Appliances for Skin or Hair Care (Incl. Manicure Tools,
Curling Combs, Curling Irons, Rollers, Facial Saunas Etc) up
to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Refrigerating Appliances, Freezers, Ice-Cream Appliances
and Ice-Makers up to a Maximum Capacity of 50 Cu. Ft
Microwave Ovens, Including Combination Microwave Ovens
up to a Maximum Capacity of 60 Litres.
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
1, place des Alpes P.O. Box 2152 CH-1211 Geneva 1
t (41-22) 739.91.11 f (41-22) 739.98.86 www.sgs.com
HS Code
8518
8508
8451
8421
8422
8516
8450
8510
8516.60, 8516.71,
8516.72,
8509
8421
8526
8421
8516
8304
6301.10
8516
8214.20
8418
8516.50
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II-26
II-27
II-28
II-29
II-30
II-31
II-32
II-34
II-35
II-40
II-41
II-43
II-44
II-45
II-51
II-52
II-53
II-54
II-55
II-56
II-59
II-60
II-61
II-65
II-66
II-67
II-69
II-73
II-74
II-75
II-77
II-78
II-79
II-80
II-81
II-82
II-85
II-88
II-91
Clocks and Watches Incl. Wristwatches, Pocket Watches and
the like also Battery-Operated
Appliances for Skin Exposure to Ultraviolet and Infrared
Radiation up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Sewing Machines Incl. Domestic & Commercial. Excl.
Industrial
Battery Chargers
Room Heaters, Space Heaters & Similar Appliances
Range Hoods up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Massage Appliances up to a Maximum Wattage of 500 W
Motor-Compressors up to A Maximum Limit Of 60,000
Btu/Hr.
Instantaneous Water Heaters up to a Maximum Capacity of
600 Litres
Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners up to a Maximum
Limit of 60,000 Btu/Hr and Dehumidifiers up to a Maximum
Wattage Limit of 3500 W
Pumps up to a Maximum Wattage of 12 Kw
Clothes Dryers and Towel Rails
Ironers up to A Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Portable Heating Tools and Similar Appliances up to a
Maximum Wattage of 1500 W
Stationary Circulation Pumps for Heating and Service Water
Installations up to a Maximum Wattage of 12 Kw
Oral Hygiene Appliances up to a Maximum Wattage of 500 W
Sauna Heating Appliances
Surface-Cleaning Appliances for use Employing Liquids or
Steam up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Electrical Appliances for use with Aquariums and Garden
Ponds up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Projectors and Similar Appliances
Insect Killers, Repellents and the like
Whirlpool Baths
Thermal-Storage Room Heaters
Air-Cleaning Appliances up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500
W
Water-Bed Heaters up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Floor Treatment and Floor Cleaning Machines for Industrial
and Commercial Use
Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaners, Including Power Brush for
Industrial and Commercial Use.
Fixed Immersion Heaters up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500
W
Portable Immersion Heaters up to a Maximum Wattage of
3500 W
Dispensing Appliances and Vending Machines
Pedestrian Controlled Mains Operated Lawnmowers up to a
Maximum Wattage of 1500 W
Outdoor Barbecues up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
High Pressure Cleaners and Steam Cleaners up to a
Maximum Wattage of 1500 W
Fans up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Foot Warmers and Heating Mats up to a Maximum Wattage
of 3500 W
Amusement Machines and Personal Service Machines
Fabric Steamers up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Humidifiers Intended for use with Heating, Ventilation, or AirConditioning Systems
Walk-Behind and Hand-Held Lawn Trimmers and Lawn Edge
Trimmers up to A Maximum Wattage of 1500 W
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
1, place des Alpes P.O. Box 2152 CH-1211 Geneva 1
t (41-22) 739.91.11 f (41-22) 739.98.86 www.sgs.com
9103
8452
7322
7321
9019
8501
8414.30
8418
8418
8421
8451
8451
8413
9603.10
8516
8424
8424
8528
9019
8516
8421
8516
8508
8508
8516
8516
8476
8433
8516
8424
8414
8516
9504
8424
8509
8433
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II-94
II-95
II-96
II-97
II-98
II-100
II-101
II-103
II-105
II-126
II-127
II-128
II-129
II-130
II-131
II-132
II-133
II-134
II-135
II-136
II-137
II-138
II-139
II-140
II-141
II-149
II-152
II-153
II-154
II-155
II-155
Scissor Type Grass Shears up to a Maximum Wattage of
1500 W
Drives for Vertically Moving Garage Doors for Residential
Use up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Flexible Sheet Heating Elements for Room Heating
Drives for Rolling Shutters, Awnings, Blinds and Similar
Equipment up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Humidifiers up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Hand-Held Mains-Operated Garden Blowers, Vacuums and
Blower Vacuums up to a Maximum Wattage of 1500 W,
Power Tools, Portable Heating Tools, Arc Welding Machines
and the like
Vaporizers up to a Maximum Wattage of 3500 W
Drives for Gates, Doors and Windows up to a Maximum
Wattage of 3500 W
Multifunctional Shower Cabinets
It Equipment Incl. Computers (Desktops & Laptops), Printers,
Scanners, Hard Drives, Processors, Servers, Motherboards,
Memory Sticks, Routers, Storage Media and the like
Power Generators Incl. Alternators
Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools up to A Maximum
Wattage Of 3500 W
Electric Wires, Cables, Extension Cords, Cord Sets, Wire
Connectors and Earthing Rod/Thunder Arrestors.
Luminaires Fixtures and Lampholders
Fax Machines, Telephones, Mobile Phones, Intercoms and
Similar Communication Products
Domestic & Industrial Mains Plugs, Socket Outlets, Adapters
and Electrical Boxes (Patresses)
Electric Lamps and Bulbs Incl Incandescent, Fluorescent,
Discharge, Led & Miscellaneous
Starters and Ballasts for Lamps
Switches, Circuit Breakers and Fuses and the like
Power Supply and Ups
Non-Automotive Batteries Incl. Up Batteries Etc.
Motors up to a Maximum Wattage of 12 Kw (Standalone or
Forming Part of Another Appliance)
Power Transformers and Distribution Transformers
Water Purifiers
Solar Powered Appliances
Watt Hour Meter
Fuel Dispensing Appliances
Electric Door Bells of All Types Incl. Those Which Are Dc
Operated
Beverage & Drinking Water Coolers and Fountains
TV Sets and TV Equipment Incl. Satellite Receivers, Digital
Receivers, TV Antennas and Boosters
Products Operating on Direct Current (D.C) Supply Only I.E.
Battery Operated
8433
8428
8516
8424
8509
8467
8516
8424
9403
8471
8502
8467
8544
9405
8517
8536
8539
8504
8536
8504
8507
8501
8504
8421
8543
9028
8413
8531
8418
8528
8543
Group III- AUTOMOTIVE
PR NO.
III-01
III-02
Item
Automotive Glass
Vehicle Spare Parts (New) Incl. Completely Knocked Down
(CKD) Kits for Motorised and semi knocked down (SKD) NonMotorised Vehicles, Spark Plugs, Oil Filter, Oil Pumps and Fuel
Filters, For Scooters, Motorcycles, Mopeds and Similar Vehicles
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
1, place des Alpes P.O. Box 2152 CH-1211 Geneva 1
t (41-22) 739.91.11 f (41-22) 739.98.86 www.sgs.com
HS Code
7009
8714
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excluding Second Hand Spare Parts
Vehicle Tyres and Inner Tubes Incl. Passenger Automobiles,
Trucks, Buses, MPV, Electric Vehicles, Fork Lifts, Scooters,
Motorcycles, Mopeds, Bicycles, Industrial & Agricultural
Machinery and the like
Motor Vehicle Batteries Incl. Batteries for Electrical Forklifts
Spare Parts for Generators
Bicycles and Other Cycles not Motorized Incl. Spare Parts
III-03
III-04
III-05
III-06
4011,4012
8506
8503
8712
Group IV – CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
PR NO.
IV-01
IV-02
IV-03
IV-04
IV-05
IV-08
IV-09
IV-10
IV-11
IV-12
IV-13
IV-14
IV-15
IV-17
IV-18
IV-21
IV-22
IV-23
IV-24
IV-25
IV-26
IV-27
IV-28
IV-29
Item
Motor Lubricating Oils and Petroleum Based Products for
Use in Vehicles, Mechanical and Electrical Machines
Paints, Varnishes Thinners, Putties and Related Products
Perfumes & Cosmetics
Pesticides, Insecticides, Herbicides and Fungicides
Household Chemical Products and the like
Toothbrushes, Disposable Shavers, Razor Blades, Cotton
Buds and Related Products
Safety Matches
Chemical Products for Car (Car Wax, Car Polish, Tyre
Polish...)
Non-Perfumed Candles plus Perfumed Candles in General
Water Treatment Chemicals
Fertilizers
Flexible PVC Flooring, Wall or Ceiling
Tableware and Dinnerware of all Material Incl. Ceramic,
China, Porcelain or Glassware Cutlery and Other Household
Articles of Incl. Wood, Iron, Aluminium or Steel
School Chalk
Bitumen Road Emulsion
Liquid and Gaseous Fuels Incl. Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene
Adhesives Incl. Adhesive Tapes, Glues
HS Code
3403
3208-3209
3303-3307
3808
3401, 3402
8212
3605
3405
3406
2801
3101, 3102, 3103, 3105
3918
3924, 4419, 6911,
6912, 8215
Feeding Bottles
Flasks, Vacuum ware
Bituminous Products Incl. Asphalt
Perfume Products for Households and Commercial
Establishments - Aerosol, Spray & Liquid Air Fresheners,
Room Sprays, Toilet Deodorants, Incense
Baby Diapers, Sanitary Pads and Similar Products
Cigarettes, Cigars and Tobacco Products
Facial Tissue Paper Including Toilet Paper, All Tissue Papers
9609
2713-2714
2710
3506.10, 3005.10,
3006.10
3923.30
9617
2714
3307
4818
4813
4818.20
Group V – MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND GAS APPLIANCES
PR NO.
V-01
V-02
V-03
V-04
V-05
V-06
Item
Plastic and Metal Electrical Conduits And Fittings
LPG Cylinders for Indoor and Outdoor Applications
Gas Appliances Incl Camping Gas Appliances Incl. Heaters,
Cookers, Barbecues and Lamps
Non-Galvanised Steel Bars, Rods, Beams, Angles, Sheets,
Pipes, Billets, Wire Ropes and Galvanised Steel and
Stainless Steel Bars, Rods, Beams, Angles, Sheets, Pipes
Incl. Iron Wire Gauze and Fence Security Barb Steel Wires
Water Taps and Valves
Keys and Locks
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
1, place des Alpes P.O. Box 2152 CH-1211 Geneva 1
t (41-22) 739.91.11 f (41-22) 739.98.86 www.sgs.com
HS Code
8547
8421
8516
7213, 7214, 7215,
7216, 7217, 7218
8481
8301
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V-07
V-08
V-09
V-10
V-11
V-12
V-12
V-13
V-14
V-15
V-16
V-17
V-18
V-19
V-20
V-21
V-22
V-23
V-24
V-25
Ceramic Products (Incl Marble, Mosaic, Porcelain, Natural
Stone, Glass Etc), Tiles, Sanitary Ware Appliances, Stainless
Steel Hand Wash Basin, Pipes and Fittings
Suspended Ceiling and Grids
Roofing Sheeting, Roofing Tiles
Window Louvre Frames
Gas Cylinders
Kerosene Stoves and Hurricane Lanterns
Worked Monumental or Building Stones, Products of Natural
Stone Incl. Slate, Asbestos, and the like
Products of Copper, Nickel, Molybdenum, Tungsten, Zinc, Tin
and Lead
LPG Pressure Regulator
Pumps, Tool, and Similar Working on Internal Combustion
Engines
Air Compressors and Tools Running on Air Compressors
Mechanical Backpack Sprayers used for Projecting,
Dispersing or Spraying Liquids or Powders.
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products Incl. Aluminium
Profiles
Hands Tools and Similar Products Incl. Screw Driver, Tester,
Hydraulic Jack Bottle and the like.
Pressure Cookers
Cement Asbestos, Limestone and Gypsum
Curtain Railings and Accessories
Glass Products Used For Architectural Purpose
Measuring Devices Incl. Scales, Tapes, Vernier Callipers,
Weighing Scales and the like.
Wires, Rods, Tubes, Electrodes and the like Used For
Soldering, Brazing, Welding Applications and the like
6901 – 6914, 7324,
7609
8414
6905
7308, 7610
8421
7321.11
2515, 2516, 6802
7401-7419, 7501-7508,
8102, 8101, 7901-7907,
8001-8003, 8007, 7801,
7802, 7804, 7806
8410.90
8421
8414
8424.81
7604
8466
8516
6810-6811
7213
7016
8423, 9017.30
8311
Group VI – PAPER AND STATIONERY
PR NO.
VI-01
VI-02
VI-03
VI-04
VI-05
VI-06
Item
Paper and Paper Products Including Exercise Books
Writing Materials Incl. Pens, Pencils, Marker, Correction
Fluid, Crayon Felt pens and Related Products
Semi-Finished Processed Paper Products (Jumbo Reels,
Wood Free Paper, Kraft Paper, Photographic Paper,
Uncoated Paper, Paper Board Cellulose)
Slates and Boards with Writing or Drawing Surfaces
Colours and Paints in Sets for use by Students, Painters,
Artists in Form of Tablets, Tubes, Small Jars or Bottles
Other Stationery Items Incl. Mathematical Sets
HS Code
4801-4823, 4901-4911
9608-9609
3703, 4802, 4908
9017
3212,3213,3215
4906, 4907
Group VII- FURNITURE (Wood & Metal Articles )
PR NO.
VII-01
VII-02
VII-03
Item
Domestic, School and Office Furniture (Wood, Iron, Steel,
Aluminium and Articles Thereof)
Furniture of Materials like Cane, Bamboo or Similar Materials
Incl. Basket ware
Sheets/ Strips/ Panels for Veneering, Particle/ Fibre Boards,
Laminated/ Densified Wood and Similar
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
1, place des Alpes P.O. Box 2152 CH-1211 Geneva 1
t (41-22) 739.91.11 f (41-22) 739.98.86 www.sgs.com
HS Code
9401
4420
4408, 4409, 4411,
4412, 4413
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Group VIII – SAFETY ( Personal Protective Equipment )
PR NO.
VIII-01
VIII-02
VIII-03
Item
Fire Fighting Equipment Incl. Fire Extinguishers, Helmets,
Blankets, Trousers, Aprons, Gloves, Hydrants, Valves,
Pumps, Flanges, Nozzles and the like
Electronic Security Equipment/Alarm, Fire Alarm Bells, Heat
Detectors, Smoke/Gas Detectors, Other Electrical Safety
Equipment and Similar Products
Helmets
HS Code
8424, 8481.40, 4203,
3926.20, 4015.11
8531, 4001, 6307.20,
6401.92, 6401.99,
6401.10
6506.10
Group IX – FOOD and FOOD PRODUCTS
PR NO.
IX-01
IX-02
IX-03
IX-04
IX-05
IX-06
IX-07
IX-08
IX-09
IX-10
IX-11
IX-12
IX-13
IX-14
IX-15
IX-16
IX-17
Item
Cereals, Pulses and Derived Products Incl. Grains, Corn,
Flours, Baked Products…
Fruits Incl. Canned, Dried, Preserved and Frozen
Vegetables Incl. Canned, Dried, Preserved and Frozen
Milk and Milk Products Incl. Dried Milk, Condensed Milk and
Evaporated Milk, Butter, Cheese, Ice Cream, Curds Etc
Meat, Meat Products and Animal Produce Incl. Poultry,
Eggs, Fish and Fish Products and Other Marine Products
Tea, Coffee and Related Products
Beverages Incl. Beer, Wine, Spirits, Juices, Nectars, Mineral
Water, Lemonades, Root Beer, Cola Drinks…
Animal Feed Products
Sugar, Sugar Products, Molasses, Sweets, Sugar
Confectionary, Honey
Chocolate, Cocoa Paste, Cocoa Drinks and Other Food
Preparations Containing Cocoa
Edible Oils and Fats, Oilseeds
Baking Powder, Yeast, Vinegar and Vinegar Substitutes
Nutrition Foods, Protein Enhancement Foods/Supplements
Incl. Provitamins, Vitamins and Its Derivatives
Pre-packaged and Prepared Foods
Baby Food
Food Flavours, Food Enzymes, Glucose, Food Concentrates,
Sauces and Preparations, Mixed Condiments and Mixed
Seasonings Incl. Soups, Sauces, Ketchup, Tomato Paste…
HS Code
1001 - 1008
0801-0814
0701-0714
0401, 0402, 0403, 0406
0201-0210, 0301, 04010410
0901 - 0910
2201-2209
2308, 2309
1701-1704
1801-1806
1501-1517
2102
2936, 2937
1901-1905
2106.90
1702, 2106
2103, 2104
Group X- USED PRODUCTS
PR NO.
X-01
Item
Used Textiles
HS Code
5901-5911, 6001-6006,
6101-6117, 6201-6217,
6301-6307, 6401-6406,
6501-6507
Notes:
1. Rwandan standards take precedence where applicable. Conformance to international/regional standards like IEC,
ISO, EN etc. is acceptable provided the Rwanda requirements are met.
2. Products included in the Import Prohibited list and exempted list are non-regulated.
3. Project-specific products and diplomatic cargo are non-regulated
4. Licensed products at source, used motor vehicles and petroleum products are excluded under this
This product list may be varied from time to time by mutual consent of both parties subject to confirmation of such variation by
the parties in writing.
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
1, place des Alpes P.O. Box 2152 CH-1211 Geneva 1
t (41-22) 739.91.11 f (41-22) 739.98.86 www.sgs.com
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3. FEES STRUCTURE
Route A
Route B
Route C
•
Ad Valorem fee of 0.500% of the FOB Value of the goods imported
•
Minimum fee per shipment USD 235 (two hundred thirty five US Dollars)
•
Maximum fee per shipment USD 2375
•
Ad Valorem fee of 0.450% of the FOB Value of the goods imported
•
Minimum fee per shipment USD 235 (two hundred thirty five US Dollars)
•
Maximum fee per shipment USD 2375
•
Ad Valorem fee of 0.250% of the FOB Value of the goods imported
•
Minimum fee per shipment USD 235 (two hundred thirty five US Dollars)
•
Maximum fee per shipment USD 2375
Coverage and Conditions
The above fees cover the documentary verification and the physical inspections of goods.
The above fees do not include the following activities:
• Testing: to be quoted on a case by case basis
• Containers sealing
• Product Registration
o 375 USD for first 15 Products/line items
o 20 USD for every additional product/ line item above 15 first products/line item
• Manufacturer Licensing
• Additional fees where goods or facilities are not ready or available at the time the supplier has advise d and therefore
an additional inspection visit is required
The SGS fee shall be calculated on the basis of the value of the invoice presented by the exporter or the importer.
SGS will be entitled to its fees regardless of whether after its assessment of the goods the exporter or importer does not
provide the information or documents necessary for the final issuance of the CoC, or for any reason does not proceed
with the shipment of the goods.
4. LISTING OF GOODS EXEMPTED FROM IPCA
Below goods are exempted from IPCA
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7.
Diplomatic Cargo
Personal Effects
Military Cargo (Hardware/Equipments)
Printed Materials
Motor Vehicles
Donations
Consignments with a FOB value not exceeding USD 1000
5. LISTING OF PROHIBITED GOODS
Prohibited goods are the goods that cannot be imported into Rwanda.
1. Hazardous wastes and their disposal as provided for under the Basel
conventions.
2. Distilled beverages containing essential oils or chemical products, which are
injurious to health, including thijone, star arise, benzoic aldehyde, salicylic
esters, hyssop and absinthe. Provided that nothing in this paragraph
contained shall apply to "Anise and Anisette" liqueurs containing not more
than 0.1 per centum of oil of anise and distillates from either pimpinella
anisum or the star arise allicium verum.
3. Crocidolite
4. Tetraethyl Lead
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5. Tetramethyl Lead
6. Polychlorinated Biephenyls (PCB)
7. Plybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
8. Polychlorinated Terphenyls (PCT)
9. Mercury Compounds
10. Ethylene Dichloride
11. Aldrin, Chlordane and Heptachlor
12. HCH
13. Hexachlorobenzene (ISO) and DDT (ISO)
14. 1, 2-Dibromoethane (EDB)
15. Dinitro-Ortho-Cresol (DNOC) and its salts (such as Ammonium Salt,
Potassium Salt and Sodium Salt)
16. Pentachlorophenol
17. Dieldrin
18. Endrine
19. Dinoseb, and its salts and esters
20. Binapacryl
21. Chlorobenzilate
22. Chlorobenzilate
23. 2,4,5-T
24. Tris (2.3 dibromopropyl) Phosphate
25. Parathion & Methyl - Parathion
26. Fluoroacetamide
27. Monocrolophs (certain formulations) Monocrotophos
28. Phospharmidon
29. Chlordimeform
30. Captafol & Methamidophos
31. Narcotic drugs under international control.
32. Cosmetics containing substances listed in EAS 377-2:2005 list of substances
which must not form part of any cosmetic products
33. Cosmetics containing Hydroquinone
34. Matches in the manufacture of which White Phosphorous has been
employed
35. Mirex
36. Lindone
37. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), whether or not containing
hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), perflurocarbons (PFCs) or
hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
38. Methyl Bromide
39. Containing oxirane (Ethylene Oxide)
40. LDPE
41. Polythene Bags
42. Used tyres for Light Commercial Vehicles and Passenger Cars.
43. False Money and counterfeit currency notes and coins and any money not
being of the established standard in weight or fineness.
44. Pornographic materials in all kinds of media, indecent or obscene printed
paintings, books, cards, lithographs or other engravings, and any other
indecent or obscene articles.
45. Tiger Head Primary Batteries
46. Prohibited Chemicals in the Convention de Rotterdam
47. Prohibited Ingredients by FDA
48. Any article made without proper authority with the Armorial Ensigns or
Court of Arms of a partner state (in EAC) or having such Ensigns or Arms so
closely resembling them as to be calculated to deceive.
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6. LISTING OF RESTRICTED GOODS
Restricted goods are those which must meet certain conditions before clearance through Customs.
1. Ossein and bones treated with acid.
2. Other bones and horn - cores, unworked defatted, simply prepared (but
not cut to shape) degelatinized, powder and waste of these products.
3. Ivory, elephant unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape.
4. Teeth, hippopotamus, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape.
5. Horn, rhinoceros, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape.
6. Other ivory unworked or simply prepared but cut to shape.
7. Ivory powder and waste.
8. Tortoise shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nail,
claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape,
powder and waste of these products.
9. Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise
worked shells of molasses, crustaceans or echinoderms and cattle-bone,
unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape powder and waste
thereof.
10. Natural sponges of animal origin.
11. Non-indigenous species of fish or egg of progeny.
12. Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors.
13. Ozone Depleting Substances under the Montreal Protocol (1987) and
the Vienna Convention (1985).
14. Propellant powders.
15. Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders.
16. Safety fuses; detonating fuses.
17. Other igniters and electric detonators, percussion or detonating caps.
18. Very (light) flares and railway signals.
19. Rain rockets and cartridges; distress and life-saving rockets.
20. Other pyrotechnic articles.
21. Commercial casings (Second hand tyres).
22. Unwrought precious stones
23. Unwrought precious metals
24. Traps capable of killing or capturing any game animal
25. Nuclear reactors.
26. Fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors.
27. Parts of nuclear reactors.
28. Postal franking machines
29. Motor vehicles with left hand drive
30. Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, motorized, whether or not
fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles.
31. Warships.
32. Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no.:
93.07
33. Revolvers and pistols, other than those of heading No: 93.03 or 93.04
34. Muzzle-loading firearms.
35. Other arms ( for example, spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons),
excluding those of heading 93.07
36. Parts of revolvers or pistols.
37. Shotgun barrels.
38. Other parts of shotguns or riffles.
39. Other parts of firearms other than revolver, pistol, shot guns or rifles.
40. Cartridges for riveting or similar tools or for captive-bolt humane killers and
parts thereof.
41. Shotgun cartridges.
42. Parts of shotgun cartridges or air gun pellets for sporting, hunting, or target
shooting.
43. Other cartridges and parts thereof.
44. Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles & similar of war & parts
thereof for sporting, hunting, or target shooting
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45. Swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and similar arms and parts thereof and
scabbards and sheaths thereof.
46. Worked ivory and articles of ivory.
47. Bone, tortoise shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of pearl and other animal
carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained
by moulding).
48. Historical artefacts.
49. Dustable Powder Formulations containing a combination of :
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Benomyl at or above 7%
Carbofurane at or above 10 %
Thiram at or above %
50. Used electronic equipments
51. Genetically modified products.
52. Endangered Species of World Flora and Fauna and their products in accordance with CITES, March 1973 and
amendments thereof.
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7. CONTACT FOR INFORMATION
PLEASE CHECK SGS CONTACT LIST AVAILABLE IN OUR WEBSITE.
IMPORTERS MAY CONTACT OUR LIAISON OFFICE
For importers and others countries, please contact our office in Rwanda:
SGS Rwanda Liaison Office.
Ground Floor of Ruterana House,
Plot No 1236,
Po. Box: (TBA)
Boulevard de L’Umuganda, Kacyiru Sud
Kigali, Rwanda
Direct line: +250 (TBA)
Office:
+ 250 (TBA) / +250 (TBA)
+250 (TBA)
Mobile:
+250 786791274
Email:
(TBA)
The information contained herein is for the purpose of facilitating pre-shipment inspection and does not relieve exporters or
importers from their obligation in respect of compliance with the import regulations of the country of importation. Although
every effort has been made to ensure the correctness of the information, as at the date of issuance of this data sheet, SGS
does not accept any responsibility for errors or omissions and, furthermore, the information may subsequently be subject to
change as may be announced by the Authorities in the country of importation. Consequently, exporters and importers are
advised to check with SGS, prior to shipment of the goods, if there is any doubt concerning the issuance of a Clean Report of
Findings or any other Certificate. For further information, or clarification, please contact the SGS GIS Administrative Office in
the country of inspection of the goods.
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
1, place des Alpes P.O. Box 2152 CH-1211 Geneva 1
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