In order to import regulated goods into Botswana you need a BOBS Certificate of Compliance. For conformity assessment the importer may engage BOBS for an inspection resulting in an inspection report to be used for application. Where it is not possible to engage BOBS, international Designated inspection agencies may be employed for issuance of conformity assessment documents.
You will have to fill the application form A, attach proforma invoices, certificate of conformity or test reports, proof of payment and submit them to BOBS. Each consignment/truck load costs P300.00 per product type. You can make submission in person and pay at BOBS or you can pay at the bank (Bank Details) and submit by email. BOBS will process your application and respond in the same mode. Kindly indicate the port of entry and the validity of the certificate you desire.
However, if your consignment is already stuck at the border, you may apply for a conditional release certificate, for which application fee is P1500.00 per product type and inspection fee is P540.00 per hour. This consignment must be inspected by BOBS prior to distribution.