Includes a list of goods that are prohibited from being exported to the country or are otherwise restricted
Last Published: 7/11/2019

The importation and manufacture of narcotic drugs, firearms, ammunition, explosives, pornography, and items infringing copyrights are prohibited.  Exportation and importation of wild specimens of endangered flora and fauna are also prohibited. Importation of genetically modified products is restricted. Note a complete list of prohibited and restricted goods.
 The Customs Services Department under the Rwanda Revenue Authority has the primary function of collecting and accounting for import duties and taxes on imports.
All importers must use clearing agents to process goods through customs.  Several private warehouses exist, and many businesses have their own warehouses.  The cost of warehousing is based on handling charges and length of warehousing. 

For further information on customs regulations, please contact:
Assumpta Mukabaranga
Kigali Field Operations
Customs Department Services
Rwanda Revenue Authority
P.O Box 718 Kigali
info@rra.gov.rw
Phone: +250 78 8185675
Website: http://www.rra.gov.rw/

Commissioner for Customs Services
Ms. Rosine Uwamariya
Rwanda Revenue Authority
Customs Gikondo Magerwa 
1st Floor,P.O. Box3987–Kigali
E-mail: rosine.uwamariya@rra.gov.rw
Telephone: +250 78 8185711

Mr. William Musoni
Deputy Commissioner for Customs Services
Rwanda Revenue Authority
1st Floor
Customs Gikondo Magerwa
P.O. Box 3987 - Kigali
E-mail: William.musoni@rra.gov.rw
Telephone: +250 78 8185840

Customs clearance procedures can be found at RRA Website.

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