Burkina Faso Tariff 2026: Stay Compliant, Reduce Costs

Burkina Faso utilizes the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) Common External Tariff (CET) for its import regime. This structure classifies goods into four main categories to streamline regional trade and simplify customs procedures for SME importers. The system emphasizes transparency while protecting domestic production through strategic rate tiers and regional community levies.

• Ad Valorem Duty: This is the primary tariff based on the CIF value of goods, dictated by the WAEMU four-tier classification system.
• Specific Duty: Applied to specific commodities such as petroleum products and certain liquids based on physical quantity rather than value.
• Compound Duty: A combination of ad valorem and specific rates, though less common than standard percentage-based duties.
• Section 301: This is a United States trade provision and does not apply to the Burkinabè customs code.
• Antidumping Duties: These are protective measures applied to prevent the entry of goods at prices lower than their fair market value.
• Excise Tax: Levied on specific items such as tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and luxury goods to generate revenue and regulate consumption.
• Statistical Fee (MPF): Known locally as the Redevance Statistique, this 1% fee is applied to all imported goods regardless of origin.
• Community Levies (HMF): Includes the Community Solidarity Levy (PCS) and the ECOWAS Community Levy (PCC) to fund regional integration.