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Botswana Customs Guide: Cigarette Allowance

Know Before You Go: Botswana Cigarette Import Rules

Avoid Customs Issues – Understand Botswana's Tobacco Regulations

Botswana Customs Guide: Cigarette Allowance

Botswana

According to the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), travelers are permitted to bring up to 200 cigarettes into the country without paying any duty. This allowance is per person. Selling or giving away cigarettes in Botswana is illegal. Amounts exceeding 200 cigarettes will incur a 70% customs duty on the goods' value. For more information, visit the BURS website.

Duty-Free Allowance

Up to 200 cigarettes per person.

Over-Allowance Duty

70% duty on cigarettes exceeding the allowance.

Legal Restrictions

Selling or gifting cigarettes is illegal in Botswana.

Customs Declaration

Be prepared to declare all tobacco products upon arrival. False declarations can lead to penalties.

Further Information

Visit the official BURS website for detailed regulations and updates.

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