Bosnia And Herzegovina Import Regulations

Customs Process for Imported Cars

• • Customs Inspection: Customs authorities will verify the vehicle’s compliance with all submitted documents upon arrival.
• • Duty & Tax Assessment: Customs will assess the precise duty and taxes based on the vehicle’s declared value and country of origin.
• • Payment Guarantee: A guarantee payment (cash or bank guarantee) for customs duties is mandatory before the car can be released for circulation.
• • Vehicle Registration: Following successful customs clearance, the car must complete registration procedures as per local Bosnian laws.

Required Documentation

• • Customs Declaration: Must be completed in Bosnian, Serbian, or Croatian and submitted by the person named on the waybill or an authorized representative.
• • Bill of Lading: Required for sea shipments (can be direct or to order).
• • Commercial Invoice: Must describe the vehicle in detail (make, model, VIN/chassis, engine number, etc.) and include gross/net weight and origin.
• • Insurance Certificate: Issued by the importer or their insurance provider according to standard commercial practices.

Additional Supporting Documents

• • Certificate of Origin: Generally required in two copies (except for returns or capital goods purchases).
• • Packing List: Not mandatory but highly recommended to assist with clearance.
• • Pro-Forma Invoice: May be requested by the importer for pre-import cost estimations.
• • Pre-shipment Inspection: May be requested by the importer as a voluntary compliance measure.