A step-by-step guide on foreign trade procedures
Macadamia, a significant investment opportunity for export to the global market
Rwandair cargo serves Africa, Europe, Asia & the Middle East

Rwanda's horticulture exports increased from USD 5M in 2005 to USD 25M in 2018

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Gikondo Inland Customs Office
Gatuna (Uganda)
Kagitumba (Uganda)
Cyanika (Uganda)
Rusumo (Tanzania)
Nemba (Burundi)
Rubavu - La Corniche (DRC - Goma)
Rubavu - Poids Lourds (DRC - Goma)
Rusizi I (DRC - Bukavu)
Rusizi II (DRC - Bukavu)
Kigali International Airport
Dar Es Salaam Port (Tanzania)
Mombasa Port (Kenya)
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Select commodity (enter keyword or HS code; e.g.: "tea" or "090210")
Tea
Coffee - not roasted
Plants and plant products
Minerals
Honey
Animal products
General
Processed non food products
Pharmaceutical products
Coffee - roasted
Meat - fresh
Milk
Flowers
Textile - not second hand
Handicrafts
Spare parts
Textile - second hand
Motor vehicles
Stationaries
Electronics (computers, phones, TVs, etc.)
Dogs and cats
Poultry
Cattle
Live fresh
Avocado
Spices - processed
Spices - raw
Macadamia nuts - processed
Macadamia nuts - raw
Juices and sodas
Wines and liquors
Fruit juices
Mineral water
Powdered milk
Petroleum products
Processed food products
Medical equipment
Would you like to export, import or transit?
Export
Import
Transit
Select commodity (enter keyword or HS code; e.g.: "tea" or "090210")
Tea
Coffee - not roasted
Plants and plant products
Minerals
Honey
Animal products
General
Processed non food products
Pharmaceutical products
Coffee - roasted
Meat - fresh
Milk
Flowers
Textile - not second hand
Handicrafts
Spare parts
Textile - second hand
Motor vehicles
Stationaries
Electronics (computers, phones, TVs, etc.)
Dogs and cats
Poultry
Cattle
Live fresh
Avocado
Spices - processed
Spices - raw
Macadamia nuts - processed
Macadamia nuts - raw
Juices and sodas
Wines and liquors
Fruit juices
Mineral water
Powdered milk
Petroleum products
Processed food products
Medical equipment
Would you like to export, import or transit?
Export
Import
Transit
Select commodity (enter keyword or HS code; e.g.: "tea" or "090210")
Tea
Coffee - not roasted
Plants and plant products
Minerals
Honey
Animal products
General
Processed non food products
Pharmaceutical products
Coffee - roasted
Meat - fresh
Milk
Flowers
Textile - not second hand
Handicrafts
Spare parts
Textile - second hand
Motor vehicles
Stationaries
Electronics (computers, phones, TVs, etc.)
Dogs and cats
Poultry
Cattle
Live fresh
Avocado
Spices - processed
Spices - raw
Macadamia nuts - processed
Macadamia nuts - raw
Juices and sodas
Wines and liquors
Fruit juices
Mineral water
Powdered milk
Petroleum products
Processed food products
Medical equipment
Choose entry / exit point
Gikondo Inland Customs Office
Gatuna (Uganda)
Kagitumba (Uganda)
Cyanika (Uganda)
Rusumo (Tanzania)
Nemba (Burundi)
Rubavu - La Corniche (DRC - Goma)
Rubavu - Poids Lourds (DRC - Goma)
Rusizi I (DRC - Bukavu)
Rusizi II (DRC - Bukavu)
Kigali International Airport
Dar Es Salaam Port (Tanzania)
Mombasa Port (Kenya)
Type of advance ruling
Advance ruling on classification
Advance ruling on valuation
Advance ruling on origin
Made in Rwanda logo
RSB certification
Register a trade mark
Sign made in Rwanda licensing contract
Obtain Made in Rwanda stickers

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