Suriname - Prohibited & Restricted Imports Suriname - Prohibited Imports
In 1999, the government liberalized its import system by removing the requirement for import licenses for most products. At the same time, it published a “negative list” of goods that still require an import license. The following is an example of types of items on the “negative list,” but it is not all-inclusive:
- pesticides
- chemicals
- used vehicles (cars should not be older than 8 years, buses not more than 10 years)\
- weapons and ammunition
- mercury
- medicines
- second hand tires
- animals and plants on the Convention on International Trade and Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) list
- seeds
- fireworks
Importers should contact the Customs Office to obtain the full list.