Sao Tome and Principe - Prohibited and Restricted Items

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Prohibited and Restricted Items

Includes a list of goods that are prohibited from being exported to the country or are otherwise restricted.

Last published date: 2021-11-12

There is no prohibition or restrictions on imports. However, some products need import authorization from the competent authority. For instance, a chainsaw needs authorization from the Directorate of Forestry and import of pork must be authorized by the Directorate of Poultry.