Customs Regulations in Brunei

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Inventory (one original and one copy in English, legible with contents of individual cartons specified)
• Proof of employment

CUSTOM REGULATIONS

• CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY FOR CLEARANCE
• All shipments inspected

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• Items less than one year old (including furniture and electrical goods) are subject to import duty
• Linens, fabrics, rugs, and cosmetics
• All bicycles new or used are subject to import duty
• Video tapes and films will be held and screened by the Brunei Censor Board and are subject to import duty
• All facsimile machines will be held by Telecommunications Department Brunei pending approval and are subject to import duty and license fee
• Books and magazines (will be held and screened by customs)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Alcoholic beverages (including beer and wine)
• Narcotics
• Pornographic material
• All weapons including antiques or replicas, BB and toy guns, pellet guns, and ammunition
• Hand-held radio and transmitting devices

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Land Transport and Customs Permit required before auto can be shipped and are subject to import duty

PETS

• Import license must be obtained well in advance of arrival
• Quarantine required, length of time varies depending on country of origin