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Trading Across Borders in Bhutan

These tables list the procedures necessary to import and exports a standardized cargo of goods in Bhutan. The documents required to export and import the goods are also shown.

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Nature of Export Procedures	Duration (days)	US$ Cost
Documents preparation	16	110
Customs clearance and technical control	3	180
Ports and terminal handling	6	350
Inland transportation and handling	13	570
Totals:	38	1210

Nature of Import Procedures	Duration (days)	US$ Cost
Documents preparation	17	110
Customs clearance and technical control	4	180
Ports and terminal handling	6	350
Inland transportation and handling	11	1500
Totals:	38	2140

Export documents	Import documents
Bill of lading	Bill of lading
Certificate of origin	Cargo release order
Commercial invoice	Certificate of origin
Customs export declaration	Commercial invoice
Export license	Customs import declaration
Insurance certificate	Foreign exchange authorization
Packing list	Import license
Terminal handling receipts	Packing list
	Technical standard/health certificate
	Terminal handling receipts
	Undertaking and insurance certificate