Rwanda

Rwanda

The fabric that is found in Rwanda is called the Kitenge fabric. This fabric is made in the Rwinkwavu village, in the Eastern province towards the frontier of Tanzania and Rwanda but it can also be found in the Eastern, Western and Central African Countries and it can be bought by villagers or tourists at the Kigali market in Rwanda.

The Kitenge fabric is made by imprinting a pattern of melted wax onto the fabric and then dying it, it can be used to make exclusive clothing, bedding spreads and bags. It is very similar to the sarong fabric which is used by women to wrap around their waist or chest, wear and use as headscarves. Other fabrics that are similar to the Kitenge are the Kangas and Kikoy fabrics, but they are thicker and have edges only on the long sides. 

The fabric costs 5 000 francs per 5 metre, which is quite expensive. It actually ranges from 5000 francs to 15 000 francs, which is R79,37 to R238,10 in the South African rand. The transport system that can be used to export the fabric to other countries is land, air and maritime, but land transport is much preferable.

Import Requirements:

These requirements include import documentation and other requirements for both the Rwandan importer and foreign importer.

1. Bill of lading

2. Supplier invoice

3. Packing list

4. Import declaration form

5. Importers tax identification number 

6. Duties and taxes exemption certificates

7. National Drug Authority certificates

8. Phyto sanitary certificates for imports 

9. Registration/ De-registration card of country of origin of old/used vehicle.

10. Gift certificates if gifted to any organization eligible for duty free clearance.

11. Passport of the individual for clearance of personal effects.

12. Certificate of origin.