Customs

Customs & Excise

Montenegro's customs system, imports and exports, EORI number, import VAT, excise duties on alcohol, tobacco and energy products.

5-15 days (EORI registration)
Depends on goods
5 steps

Procedure

Without a customs number you cannot import or export. The application is submitted to the Customs Administration with supporting documents.

Business entity5-10 days
Company registration certificateTINAuthorisation of responsible person

Required Documents

  • EORI number (customs identification number)
  • Customs declaration
  • Commercial invoice
  • Transport documentation (CMR, bill of lading)
  • Certificate of origin of goods
  • Company registration certificate and TIN

Competent Institutions

Average customs duty rates

CategoryRate
Industrial products0-15%
Agricultural products0-30%
IT equipment0%
Automobiles0-10%

Additional notes

Montenegro has free trade agreements with the EU, CEFTA countries and Turkey -- reduced or zero duties for goods from those countries.

Goods in free zones are exempt from customs duties and VAT until released into free circulation.