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[Brunei] Prohibited Items & Restricted Imports for Brunei Buyers

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To comply with Brunei Darussalam customs regulations, buyers must comply with all import rules and restrictions that may be imposed by the Brunei authorities on items purchased and brought into Brunei. Orders containing such items may be subject to customs inspection, quarantine, and/or enforcement actions by the relevant Brunei authorities.

  1. Prohibited Items: Items that are prohibited by law in Brunei, including prohibitions on sale or import. 
  2. Restricted and Controlled Imports: Items that can be imported only with valid approval or permits from the relevant Brunei authorities.
  3. Dangerous Goods: Items which may pose risks to health, safety, property, or the environment during storage or transportation by air, sea, or land.

 

Categories

Examples

Prohibited Items 

Firearms, Weapons (including replicas), Explosives, Fire Crackers, Drugs, Controlled Substances, etc.

Restricted and Controlled Imports

Alcoholic Beverages

Tobacco Products

Fresh, Cold, Frozen Meat, etc.

Fishes, Prawns, Shells, Water Organisms, Fishing Equipment, etc.

Rice, Healthy Foods, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Mineral Water, etc.

Timber, Plants, Crops, Live Animals, Vegetables, Fruits, etc.

Medicines, Health Supplements, Traditional Medicine, Cosmetics, Skin Care, etc.

Electronics / Communication Equipment such as Laptops, Mobile Phones, Digital Cameras, etc.

Brunei-related badges, banners, Souvenirs comprising Government Flags and emblems, Royals Regalia, Government flags and crests

Vehicles such as Cars, Motorcycles, Mini Buses, Pickups, Trucks and Trailers

Dangerous Goods 

Batteries, Powerbanks, Aerosol Sprays, Perfumes with Alcohol Content, etc.

 
For the complete list of prohibited/restricted/controlled goods from the Royal Customs & Excise Department of Brunei, please refer to the following links/sources:

  1. Brunei Darussalam National Single Window (Prohibited Goods)
  2. Brunei Darussalam Trading Across Borders

Certain categories of goods are unavailable for delivery to Brunei due to customs regulations. Please refer to the links above for more information, which may include customs requirements and contact information of the relevant Brunei authorities and authorised customs agents.

Why This Is Important

Purchasing prohibited or restricted items may result in:
  • Delays in delivery due to customs clearance;
  • Requests for additional permits or documentation;
  • Additional duties, taxes, or charges;
  • Return, confiscation, or disposal of the item by customs authorities;
  • Investigation or prosecution by the authorities for breach of any laws. 
 
Shopee does not accept liability for any loss or damage occasioned by actions taken by the
relevant authorities in Brunei. All risks associated with purchasing such items are borne by buyers. For more information, please refer to Shopee’s Terms of Service. 
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