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Eswatini is part of the Southern African Customs Union, so its import duties and rules largely follow South Africa's common external tariff - useful context for importers serving the region.
Eswatini is a member of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) alongside South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, and Namibia. The union applies a single common external tariff, so most import duty rates match South Africa's schedule.
Imports from outside SACU are assessed under the common external tariff. Goods from SADC and other preferential partners may qualify for reduced or zero duty where the agreements apply.
Eswatini applies a 15 percent VAT on imported goods, similar to its SACU partners.
Certain items - such as pharmaceuticals, firearms, and some agricultural products - require permits or regulatory approval before clearance.
No. As a SACU member it applies the union's common external tariff, largely aligned with South Africa.
15 percent.
Typically via South African ports, then by road into Eswatini.
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