Importing Into 🇱🇦 Laos
Lao Customs Department
7%
US$0
De Minimis Threshold
US$0
Commercial parcels assessed at value
Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.
Laos applies customs (5-40%) + 7% VAT on imports. ASEAN AFTA preferential treatment for member-state goods.
As of: 2023-01-01
VAT / GST on Imports
7%
Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.
Required Documentation
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 01 | Customs declaration form |
| 02 | FDD permit for medications |
Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →
Restricted Import Categories
- ⚠Firearms (police permit)
- ⚠Pharmaceuticals (FDD permit)
Prohibited Import Categories
- ✗Narcotics
- ✗Counterfeit goods
- ✗Cultural property without permit
Special Notes
- 01ASEAN + RCEP member.
- 02Currency: Lao kip (LAK); USD and Thai baht widely accepted.
- 03China-Laos Railway (opened 2021) increased land freight volumes significantly.
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