Importing to Botswana
Importing a vehicle into Botswana requires BURS clearance, the IC2 Application Form, and compliance with SADC duty rates.
Required Documents
- Original Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Title & Registration
- Purchase Invoice
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Vehicle Evaluation Report
- IC2 Application Form
- Form CE 101
- Import Permit from Ministry of Commerce
Delivery & Timeline
Vehicles are dispatched from Durban port via licensed car carrier trucks. Estimated delivery timelines:
- Documentation prep: 2–5 days
- Overland transport: 2–6 days
- Customs clearance: 3–14 days
Total: approximately 1–3 weeks from payment to delivery.
Duty Calculator
Use our Import Cost Calculator to get a full breakdown of customs duties, VAT, excise taxes, and transport costs for Botswana.
Calculate Import CostsCountry Snapshot — Costs & Key Facts
Customs Duty
0% (SACU) or 18–25% (non-SACU)
VAT
12%
Excise / Surtax
None on SACU-origin vehicles
Land Transport
USD 300–500
Currency
BWP (Pula)
- Duty-free if vehicle enters from South Africa (SACU).
- Direct Japan imports attract SACU Common External Tariff.
- No age restriction on used vehicles.
Guides for Botswana
Botswana Vehicle Import Duty 2025 — BURS Rates & SACU Exemptions Explained
As a SACU member, Botswana offers duty-free imports from South Africa and reduced rates on Japanese vehicles. Complete guide to BURS duty assessment, VAT, and clearance.
How to Register as a Botswana Vehicle Importer — BURS IC2 Guide
Every Botswana vehicle importer needs BURS registration and an IC2 form. Step-by-step walkthrough for individuals and dealers.
Botswana Returning Resident Vehicle Import: Duty-Free Rules & Conditions
Batswana returning from abroad can import a vehicle duty-free under specific conditions. Complete guide to eligibility, time limits, and documentation.
Shipping Cars from Durban to Botswana — Costs, Routes & Transit Times
Complete guide to shipping vehicles from Durban to Botswana. Overland routes, carrier costs, BURS clearance, and SACU duty-free benefits explained.
Car Import Taxes Botswana — Complete Guide to BURS Duties, VAT & Levies
Detailed breakdown of Botswana vehicle import taxes. SACU benefits, BURS assessment process, and calculation examples for both SACU and non-SACU imports.
Landing Cost Used Car Botswana — SACU Advantage Explained
Botswana's SACU membership means duty-free imports from South Africa. Here is the complete landed cost breakdown for Japan-used vehicles via Durban.
How to Calculate Duty on Imported Cars in Botswana — BURS Assessment Guide
Botswana vehicle import duty calculation explained. SACU rates, VAT calculation, and BURS assessment process with worked examples.
Botswana Vehicle Duty Calculator — Instantly Estimate BURS Import Tax
Calculate Botswana vehicle import duty in seconds. Our online calculator handles SACU exemptions, VAT, and BURS assessment for any vehicle.
BURS Car Import Botswana — Complete Guide to Customs Clearance
A comprehensive guide to the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) vehicle import process. Registration, assessment, payment, and clearance explained.
