Do you want to know how to start your import business from China, but do not know the procedures? In this article he will show you what requirements are required to import to Bolivia.
Requirements to import into Bolivia:
1. Register and register as an importer.
It is mandatory to register as an importer before the National Customs, whether you are a regular or non-regular importer, in the Operator Service Unit (USO).
On the page www.aduana.gob.bo you can download form SID001-Foreign Trade Operator ¨Sidunea++ user registration form, aimed at Customs Brokers, Exporters, Importers, Transporters, Couriers¨.
IMPORTER NOT USUAL (NOT PRESENTIAL)
Persons who have a personal identification document or persons who have a NIT ( Tax Identification Number ) under the General Regime or the Simplified Tax Regime can register as non-habitual importer. It is allowed to import merchandise by express service (courier), when the value of the merchandise (FOB value) per shipment does not exceed USD 1,000.-, a total gross weight not exceeding 40 Kg, up to an annual accumulated value of USD 4,000.- (from January to December of the same management). These imports can enter the country through the Customs Clearance for Minor Amount Imports.
The page
https://www.aduana.gob.bo/infosuma/operadores.php?op=1 shows who must register, what requirements must be met, how to register with the OCE, how to update the OCE information, how to give Go down to OCE.
If you want to import merchandise with a value of more than USD 4,000, you must register as a HABITUAL IMPORTER (PRESENTIAL) . Under this modality, legal entities may be registered, including sole proprietorships that carry out import operations and are formally registered with the National Tax Service - SIN.
The details are presented on the page
https://www.aduana.gob.bo/infosuma/operadores.php?op=2
2.Study import policy.
Before the shipment of the merchandise, the importer must verify if it requires prior authorizations and certifications, if they are subject to prior authorizations and certifications , it must be processed before the competent entity. These are common import aspects that must have prior authorizations or certifications:
Products related to animals, vegetables. For example, importing wooden furniture must have a certificate from the National Service for Agricultural Health and Food Safety SENASAG.
Products related to human health. For example, food, pharmaceutical products, perfumes, soap, diapers, medical articles, must have Prior Authorization and Customs Clearance Certificate.
Chemical products.
To emitting devices, radar devices, radio navigation
Motor vehicles.
3.Make import customs clearance.
The importer can do the clearance personally or hire a customs broker for the customs clearance. It is advisable to hire one if you do not have import experience. On the page www.aduana.gob.bo there is a List of Dispatcher Agencies to choose from.
(Link:
https://www.aduana.gob.bo/aduana7/content/lista-agencias-despachantes)
4.The following documents must be delivered and the Declaration must be prepared through SIDUNEA:
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Original or copy of the Transport or Shipping document (BL, AWB, International Cargo Manifest , Train Bulletin ), Andean Declaration of Value (Original) ( Requested when the value of the merchandise > USD5. 000 ), Copy of the international transport invoice, Copy of the Policy or certificate of transport insurance.
Other documents that may be required as appropriate: Original of the Reception Report issued by the customs warehouse or Customs or Free Zone concessionaire, Certificate of Origin, Original of the port expenses form, Sanitary certificates, Certificates and prior authorizations.
5.Pay customs taxes
Customs taxes must be paid within three (3) administrative business days, once the Single Import Declaration (DUI) has been accepted:
Tariff Assessment (GA):% of the CIF border value
Import Value Added Tax (VAT): 14.94% of the formula (CIF + GAC + other expenses + other expenses).
Verification: 1% of the FOB value.
Dispatcher Agency: According to the tariff in relation to the border CIF.
Customs Precinct: According to the weight of the merchandise and the CIF border value.
Once the importer has paid the customs taxes and the National Customs accepts the Single Import Declaration within three business days from its issuance, the merchandise will be assigned to a control channel by the SIDUNEA system. Falling in Green Channel is the best result. Merchandise is allowed to be picked up without any review. If you fall into Yellow Channel, customs will check the documentation. If you fall into Red Channel, you will not only check the documentation, but also do the physical examination of the merchandise. After the review, if there are no observations, the release (withdrawal) of the merchandise is authorized in a maximum of two days. Otherwise, if there are observations, the Customs Technician assigned by the National Customs will make the adjustments and, if applicable, the pertinent refunds. The DUI will prepare and fill out the Inspection Report, and prepare the re-liquidation.
Sources:
https://www.aduana.gob.bo/infosuma/operadores.php
https://ibce.org.bo/haga-negocios-informacion-para-importar.php
Written by Victoria
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