VI. Trade Regulations and Standards

In these matters the general framework of the economy of South
Africa is even more important to an understanding of the Swazi
economy.  Swaziland is party to the South African Customs Union
(SACU) and its standards and regulations in trade are marked by
this organization of which Lesotho, Botswana, and Namibia are also
members.  The policies of SACU are in fact set by its largest
member South Africa.  Trade flows freely inside the SACU area.

While there are no general restrictions on imports into Swaziland
certain items do require import licenses.  Information about items
requiring import licenses must be obtained directly from the office
of Customs and Excise.

For exports to qualify as "Made in Swaziland" they must as a
general rule have 25% local content.  There are various other
preferences and requirements depending on the destination of the
exported goods.  Certain Swazi exports enjoy preferential tariff
treatment through the Generalized System of Preferences, the Lome
Convention and the Common Market for East and Southern Africa.