Customs Information


Lesotho - All

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Lesotho

  • Passport
  • Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
  • Packing list
  • Inventory
  • Purchase invoice / letter of value
  • Work permit / residence permit
  • C/E 1 form
  • C/E 3 form (diplomats)

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

  • CUSTOMER MUST BE IN LESOTHO FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
  • All documents must be received by the agent prior to Customs clearance.
  • Used household goods and personal effects are duty free if owned and used for more than 12 months.
  • All shipments are subject to Customs inspection.
  • Goods without serial numbers must be declared at Customs for approval before entry.

MOTOR VEHICLES :

Documents Required

  • Passport
  • Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
  • Letter of value
  • Original registration forms
  • C/E 1 form
  • Invoice from the supplier (new vehicles)
  • Import permit (from the Department of Trade and Industry)

Left-hand drive vehicles cannot be imported. New and used vehicles may be imported.

PETS

  • Import is based on type, sex, age, etc.
  • Contact Destination Agent for further information

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

  • The following items may qualify for free import within the limits indicated:
    • Cigarettes (400), cigars (50), tobacco (250 g)
    • Wine (2 L), other types of alcohol (1 L) - returning nationals cannot import alcohol
    • Perfume (50 ml)
    • Toiletries (250 ml)
    • Animals and pets (authorization is required)

PROHIBITED ITEMS 

  • Drugs and narcotics
  • Weapons, explosives, and ammunition
  • Pornography
  • Dairy and meat products
  • Blasphemous materials