IT Equipment Import Requirements in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) offers various foreign investor incentives, including state-level entitlements, customs benefits, and free trade zones

Such perks position the country as a favourable import destination for foreign importers, including IT equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

However, you may need to partner with a technology IOR to help meet various import requirements when importing technology equipment into BiH.

Let’s dive deeper!

IT Equipment Import Requirements in BiH

Here are the three main requirements when importing IT equipment into Bosnia and Herzegovina:

Your IT equipment must meet set technical standards before releasing them into the Bosnia and Herzegovina market.

The Law on Technical Requirements for Products and Conformity Assessment governs the EU Directives for electrical and telecom equipment, including:

Equipment recognised as electrical and telecom equipment must be tested for type approval, including:

Homologation: to certify equipment complies with national and international standards.
Conformity assessment: Evaluation to ensure compliance with all technical regulations and quality standards.

The customs officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina require you to fulfil the following documentation and procedures:

Customs declaration: File a declaration in one of the three BiH official languages (Bosnian, Serbian, or Croatian)
Import duties: Pay VAT (17%) and navigate import duties and tariffs for all imported goods.
Documentation: Provide commercial invoice, Bill of Lading/Airway Bill, Certificates of Origin, and any relevant permits, approvals, or licences.

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It can be challenging to meet the technical, customs, and certification requirements for your equipment without an expert IOR like Blackthorne.

Here are the key responsibilities of an expert importer of record when importing tech equipment into BiH:

Legal representation: The IOR acts as the legal entity responsible for all supply chain procedures, accounting for any issues that may arise.
Regulatory compliance: Conducts conformity assessments to obtain relevant certifications and ensure compliance with all import requirements.
Customs clearance: The IOR fulfils all customs requirements to facilitate timely customs clearance and release of your equipment.

Beyond the customs clearance, Blackthorne IOR organizes the transportation of your equipment to the final destination.

We also offer IT equipment support and maintenance to preserve quality standards and ensure post-delivery compliance.

Hence, if you are looking for a one-stop shop for all your importation needs, we are only a call or message away!