HOW TO IMPORT FROM CHINA TO PANAMA

Find out what you need to export to Panama.
If you are looking for the requirements to import to Panama, it is because you consider that your business is ready to cross the border and DSV will be your best ally to manage the transportation of your goods. However, it is essential to first review what you need to start moving your products to Panama.

What are the requirements to import into Panama?

1. To have the consignee's permission to import.

2. Hire a customs broker (you can arrange it with DSV).

3. Determine the tariff fraction of the product to be imported.

4. Know the tariff and non-tariff regulations and restrictions of the product.

5. Identify the documentation required to import, generally consisting of:
Commercial invoice
Commercial License Number
Packing list
Certificate of origin
Import declaration
Transport document: Air Waybill, Bill of Lading or Bill of Lading.
Documents supporting compliance with non-tariff regulations and restrictions, such as sanitary certificates, quality certificates, permits, etc.
NOTE: House Bills of Lading for Panama must always be chartered.
It is important to clarify that the requirements to import into Panama do not include special permits, except if the products to be exported are alcoholic beverages, animal and vegetable products, dangerous goods, among others, for which we recommend visiting the website of the National Customs Authority. National Customs Authority.

Entering a new market
If you already have the above requirements and would like to know the next steps to follow in order to bring your merchandise to Panama, our team is ready to support you in the process. DSV Panama team is ready to support you in the process, we help you find the best logistics and transportation alternatives, prevent mistakes, and reduce time and costs according to your business needs.
If your product has already been well accepted in the domestic market, your chances of success in the foreign market increase!

Requirements
Documents that may be required both by customs as well as by authorizing agencies, to authorize imports, exports and transits in the Republic of Panama.
Commercial Invoice
Bill of lading
Packing List

Details within the CITES Convention
CITES Import Permits at origin, if import is required
CITES Permit Application, before the Ministry of Environment if you wish to import.

Details in Cartagena Protocol:
Notification of Im carrier.
Notification from the importer accepting the shipment.
Validation according to local legislation.

Details in Montreal Protocol
Pre-declaration
Technical data
Packing List
Authorization of the Ministry of Health by the National Ozone Unit.

Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
Technical data sheets of manufactured products
Sending country to receiving country shipment notifications
Authorizations at origin and destination.

OPCW (Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons)
Invoice
Packing List