Trading Across Borders in Botswana

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

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation13210
Customs clearance and technical control350
Ports and terminal handling4350
Inland transportation and handling102200
Totals:302810
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation15440
Customs clearance and technical control575
Ports and terminal handling11349
Inland transportation and handling102400
Totals:413264
 Export documents Import documents
Bill of ladingBill of lading
Cargo release orderCargo release order
Commercial invoiceCertificate of origin
Customs export declarationCommercial invoice
Form SAD500 (Transit document)Customs form IM4
Packing listCustoms form IM7
 Form SAD500 (Transit document)
 Packing list
 Terminal handling receipts