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Updated on 1 December 2025
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Guidance

Quick Guides for Importers

COLS 101 - How to Appoint an Agent
31 July 2021 | Guide

Appoint an agent to submit a declaraiton on your behalf.

COLS 101 - How to Delegate a Duty Relief
31 July 2021 | Guide

Delegate a duty relief to a third party.

COLS 101 - Submitting a Declaration with a Duty Relief
31 July 2021 | Guide

Step by step guide to submit a declaration with a duty relief.

Quick Guide for Importers
24 November 2025 | Guide

Steps to obtain the relevant import permits and authorisation.

Trader Registration Guide
31 July 2021 | Guide

Steps to register on the Customs Online System (COLS) Portal.

Vehicle Import Guide

Vehicle Import Guide
1 December 2024 | Guide

This booklet was specifically designed to assist both Individual importers and dealers in the auto industry in classifying their items.

Vehicle Importation Restrictions
30 September 2024 | Guide

Cabinet on 3 September 2024, approved the Customs and Border Control (Prohibited Goods) (Amendment) Order, 2024 which will continue import restrictions on some categories of vehicles whose model year is eight years or older.

Tariff Commodity Code

This booklet was specifically designed to assist both individual importers and dealers in the auto industry in classifying their items. There are some restrictions on vehicle importation. A quick reference for these restrictions can be found here

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Customs Online System (COLS)

Welcome to the Customs Online System (or just "Customs Online" or "COLS") Website. This portal is now the official Customs declaration website for you, the Importer, to register and commence declarations to Customs.  Click here to learn more