Prohibited
and Restricted Imports
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Prohibited Imports
Animals and by-products originated from the following areas affected by
epizootics:
Meat of swine and by products of swine origin from South Africa
due to outbreaks
of classical swine fever;
Live cloven-hoofed animals (bovine animals, sheep, goats, swine, buffaloes,
antelopes etc.) and animal products thereof, originated from the State
of Mato Grosso in Brazil and its neighbouring states like Mato Grosso,
Sao Paolo, Parana, Goias and Minas Gerais, due to outbreaks of Foot
and Mouth Disease (FMD);
Live poultry and hatching eggs originated from Asian and European
countries, due to outbreaks of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza
(bird flu disease).
Distilled beverages containing essences or recognized harmful
products as absinthe, ether derived products
Crates containing various types of merchandise and showing
a single marking, not presented with a declaration stipulating
the quantity and total weight of crates/packs.
Counterfeit coffee
Counterfeit stamps
Counterfeit literature and artistic work
Medicines and other generic substances harmful to public
health
Pornographic publications and other derived products
Plants coming from areas affected by phylloxera
or other epiphytic disease
Roulette and other gambling machines prohibited
by law
Food containing saccharine
Rubber-made yo-yo water ball toys.
Non-iodized salt
Grains and seeds, of any variety, genetically
modified or transgenic, unless
otherwise destined to Food
Aid programs.
Restricted Imports
Instruments to distil spirits cannot be imported without authorization
from the Cabinet
Importation of denatured pure alcohol must be approved by the Ministry
of Health
Animals and by-products cannot be imported without authorization from
the veterinary entities
Radio, transmitters, receivers and other devices cannot be imported
without authorization from the National Post Authorities
Weapons and ammunitions cannot be imported without authorization
from the Ministry of Interior
Dogs must be immunized against hydrophobia
Cards game has to be sealed as per the related regulation enforced.
Pharmaceuticals substances cannot be imported without authorization
from the Health Ministry.
Fireworks and explosives can not imported without the authorization
from the Ministry of Interior
Explosives intended for the mining industry
Medicines which containers do not mention active agents,
cannot be imported without authorization from The Health
Ministry.
Cigarettes paper, and other material used in cigarettes
filters, can be imported only by license holders.
The information given in this document has been
given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of writing. Please
verify these facts with other relevant sources before using this as the basis
of any action taken as we regret we cannot accept liability for an consequences
due to inaccuracies in this information.
"THE CARRIER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MISSING OR INCORRECT
IDR/CRI NUMBERS AND THE RESPONSIBILITY REMAINS WITH THE MERCHANT. ANY FINES/
PENALTIES LEVIED AGAINST THE CARRIER ARE FOR THE MERCHANT'S ACCOUNT"
