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Import to Bolivia
Bolivia is emerging in the technological sector. The country produces raw metals and key components used in tech hardware, such as lithium-ion batteries. As a result, Bolivia plays a crucial role at the start of the tech supply chain.
Tax
up to 31%
Duties
up to 15%
Lead Times
4-5 weeks
Restricted Items
Best Carrier Option
Freight Forwarder
Non-Working Days
Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
Prominent Language
Spanish
The Trade Landscape of Bolivia
Bolivia’s trade landscape is growing at a steady pace, driven by its vast reserves of natural resources and rising interest in technological development. The country is also capitalising on its lithium reserves. Bolivia currently holds the largest lithium reserves worldwide, with 23 million tons primarily coming from the Uyuni salt flat.
Bolivia is also a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), along with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Bolivia’s participation in trade agreements has helped to promote cross-border trade and economic growth. The country is also eligible under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), which consists of developing countries benefiting from reduced tariffs on a range of exports to the European Union.
Population
12.6M
Biggest Industry by Export
Gold
Capital City
La Paz, Sucre
Biggest Industry by Import
Raw Materials
Unique Pain Points for Imports to Bolivia
Bureaucratic Limitations
South America presents significant challenges for import and export activities due to constant operational and bureaucratic limitations. Bolivia is no different when it comes to the obstacles faced by importers. Corruption is one of the main challenges faced within trade, making navigating imports difficult.
Limitations on High-Value Shipments
Additionally, several compliance requirements should be considered when shipping into Bolivia. Notably, there are restrictions placed on the shipment value. Bolivian shipments that exceed a threshold will require further documentation and permissions.
High Costs
Logistical costs, taxes, and tariffs are notably high for imports into Bolivia. Due to the country’s underdevelopment, navigating trade and the logistical landscape without an expert IOR becomes increasingly expensive.
Countries Associated with Bolivia
Asia
India
Asia
China
Specialized Solution for Bolivia
TecEx offers both Import of Record (IOR) and Exporter of Record (EOR) services, and has vast experience dealing with high-value shipments into Bolivia. We are experts in navigating import regulations to ensure your goods are delivered safely and legally. TecEx takes the necessary steps to guarantee a smooth import process for your valuable shipments, eliminating all complexities and giving you peace of mind.
Our full Delivered Duties Paid (DDP) service covers everything from pick-up to final delivery. TecEx’s dedicated professionals constantly investigate changes in import requirements for 200+ destinations, allowing our clients to import into new or obscure destinations confidently.
Specific Compliance Regulations for Bolivia
Different technological devices face more stringent regulations when entering Bolivian Customs. Radiofrequency devices, including modems, switching stations, and data network equipment, must be approved by the telecommunications regulatory body in Bolivia. TecEx will take care of all these, ensuring all goods comply with the necessary rules and regulations.
Due to Bolivia’s landlocked status, importing goods can present logistical challenges, particularly regarding navigation and distribution. TecEx simplifies this process through our comprehensive warehousing solution. We help select the appropriate warehouse location, efficiently manage the inventory, and optimise the storage and distribution process.
Lastly, Spanish is the preferred language. Our team of experts will ensure that all documents and package labelling are in Spanish and successfully communicate with Bolivian customs.
Your Global Trade Solution For Bolivia
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