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Customs Clearance Rwanda

Our CCFL-certified customs clearing agents handle all import and export customs procedures in Rwanda with speed and precision. We work across all Rwanda border posts — Rusumo, Gatuna, Kagitumba, Nemba, Kanyaru, Bugarama, and Rubavu — as well as ports in Mombasa and Dar es Salaam, ensuring full RRA compliance at every crossing.

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What's Included

Licensed customs brokers
All Rwanda border posts
30-min OSBP clearance
HS classification expertise
RRA compliance

More About This Service

Our Licensing & Compliance

Umoja Worldwide Logistics is RURA-licensed, a member of the Rwanda Freight Forwarders Association (RWAFFA), and our clearing staff hold CCFL (Certificate in Customs and Freight Logistics) qualifications. Under Rwandan customs law, importers are required to engage a licensed clearing agency for every shipment — we handle that obligation for you.

Documents We Handle

We prepare and verify commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading or airway bills, certificates of origin, Import Declaration Forms (IDF), and any product-specific permits needed for regulated goods such as pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals or electronics.

Border Posts & Ports We Operate At

We clear cargo at every major Rwanda border post — Rusumo, Gatuna, Kagitumba, Nemba, Kanyaru, Bugarama and Rubavu — as well as at the ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam, ensuring full compliance with the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) at every crossing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a licensed clearing agent legally required in Rwanda?
Yes. Rwandan customs law requires importers to engage a licensed customs clearing agency — this isn't optional, which is why choosing a properly RURA-licensed agent matters.
How long does customs clearance take?
At key One Stop Border Posts like Rusumo and Gatuna, clearance now takes approximately 30 minutes for compliant shipments. At Kigali International Airport or inland offices, it typically takes 1–3 business days depending on documentation accuracy and whether physical inspection is required.
What happens if my shipment is selected for physical inspection?
We coordinate the inspection directly with RRA officials on your behalf. If your documentation is accurate and complete, inspection adds minimal delay to the clearance process.
Do you handle duty and tax calculation?
Yes — including correct HS code classification, duty and tax calculation, and coordinating payment, so there are no surprises before your cargo is released.

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