The Customs or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... for Electronics camera to Rwanda is classified under Cameras, Audio & Video(cdf categories).
The HSCODE applied for Electronics camera is 90-6-40-0-0
The taxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... is applied on the total sum of item cost, insurance cost and shipment cost.
The custom/import taxes are:
General duty is 25%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 1 is 0%
The average VAT rate applicable in Rwanda is 0.18
Note: If the special tariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate is NULL then general duty is applicable.
The other taxes applicable are:
Excise Duty(Alc & tob)
Withholding taxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom...
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Calculation method:
Customs Duties or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into Rwanda Either by a private individual or a commercial entity.
The valuation method is CIF.
- The sum of the value of the imported goods and the cost of shipping and insurance.
- Along with Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun..., import goods are also subject to Sales TaxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the..., Excise duty, and Withholding TaxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom....
Below is the Duty and Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... for Rwanda :
| Duty Rates | Average Duty Rate | Sales Tax(GST) | Threshold on goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% to 100% | 25% | ST=18% VAT = ST * (CIF + Duty+ other taxes) |
No threshold |
Extra taxes and customs fees while importing
Excise duty or Consumption Tax is charged on products like alcoholic beverages and tobacco at the rate of 3% to 150%. Please refer on detailed information about excise duty.
Below is the Excise Duty in Rwanda :
| ProductThe result of a manufacturing or natural process (such as fo... Description | Duty |
|---|---|
| Juice from fruits | 5% |
| Soda and lemonade | 39% |
| Mineral water | 10% |
| Beer | 60% |
| Wine, brandies, liquors, and whisky | 70% |
| Cigarettes | 36% of retail priceThe amount of money required to purchase something or to bri... of a pack (of 20 rods) and RWF 30 per pack |
| Telephone communication | 10% |
| Premium (excluding benzene) fuel and gas oil | RWF 183/litre on premium fuel and RWF 150/litre on gas oil |
| Lubricants | 37% |
| Powdered milk | 10% |
| Vehicles with an engine capacity of above 2500cc | 15% |
| Vehicles with an engine capacity of between 1500cc and 2500cc | 10% |
| Vehicles with an engine capacity of less than 1500cc | 5% |
Withholding TaxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... is charged on all imports at a rate of 5% of the CIF value.
NOTE
- As there is no threshold, all the import goods are subjected to duty and taxes.
- Rwanda applies duties and tariffs of the East African Community (EAC) Common External TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods..
Prohibited Items:
- Asbestos
- Dangerous goods, haz. or comb. mats
- Furs
- Gambling devices
- Ivory
- Pornography
Other related items:
Cameras & photography binoculars
Magnifying glasses & loupes
Microscopes
Telescopes – infrared
Tripods & mounts for telescopes – incorporating optical fibre
Digital camera body
Digital camera lcd
Film camera – fixed focus: handheld – 110 camera
Electronics camera
Digital printing
Film – colour (< 35mm)
Flash apparatus – flashcube or flashbulb
Cameras & photography lenses & filters filter
Lenses – mounted lens for cctv camera
Canon camera accessories
Mirrors & prisms – mirrors
Movie projector
Sony Electronic goods
Mp3 accessories
Dvd home cinema system
Electronic Audio player
Iphone arm band
Karaoke machine
Home theatre & projectors projector mount of base metal
Mobile Phone screen guards
Set top boxes – internet & television / satellite receiver
Television brackets of metal or Tv stand
Television parts – circuit boards, Tv power board