# Brunei Darussalam (BN)

**Capital:** Bandar Seri Begawan  
**Currency:** Brunei Dollar (BND) (BND)  
**Population:** 458'600  
**Area:** 5'765 km²

> Brunei Darussalam is a wealthy, energy-based market on Borneo, with Muara as its main seaport and Brunei International Airport (BWN) as key gateways. Its exports are dominated by crude oil, gas and LNG, while imports focus on machinery, vehicles and food. There is no value added tax, import duties are low, and customs clearance runs electronically via the BDNSW single window. As an ASEAN and RCEP member, the country benefits from preferential rules such as Form D.

Brunei Darussalam (ISO-Code: BN) is located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia and is entirely bordered by Malaysia. Politically, the country is an absolute monarchy with stable administration and independent legislation. The climate is equatorial with high temperatures, high humidity, and heavy rainfall throughout the year. Economically, Brunei is strongly characterized by oil and gas exports, while industry and agriculture play a minor role. The country is dependent on imports for consumer goods, machinery, and food. Thanks to well-developed ports and airports, Brunei takes on a limited transit function within the region, primarily for energy products. The national currency is the Brunei Dollar (BND), which is pegged to the Singapore Dollar and supports stable trade relations. In foreign trade, China, Malaysia, Japan, and Singapore are among the main partners. Logistically, the country benefits from modern infrastructure for export and domestic trade. Brunei Darussalam is regarded as a wealthy, resource-based market with high economic stability.

**Top Import Partners:** MY, CN, SG, JP, KR

**Top Export Partners:** JP, CN, KR, MY, SG

**Top Import Goods:** Maschinen, Fahrzeuge, Nahrungsmittel, Chemikalien

**Top Export Goods:** Erdöl, Erdgas, LNG, Chemikalien

**Key Airports:**
- [Brunei International Airport (BWN)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/brunei-international-airport-bwn)
- [Anduki Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/anduki-airport-wbak)
- [Bangar Heliport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/bangar-heliport-airport-2565)
- [Kuala Belait Heliport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/kuala-belait-heliport-airport-17336)
- [Muara Heliport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/muara-heliport-airport-22408)
- [Pulau Muara Besar Heliport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/pulau-muara-besar-heliport-airport-27278)
- [Sengkurong Heliport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/sengkurong-heliport-airport-30367)
- [Shell Panaga Heliport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/shell-panaga-heliport-airport-25325)
- [Tutong Heliport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/tutong-heliport-airport-34461)
- [Ulu Ulu Resort Heliport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/ulu-ulu-resort-heliport-airport-34668)

## Customs & Import

**Import VAT:** Keine Mehrwertsteuer, GST oder allgemeine Verkaufssteuer. Es gelten nur tiefe Einfuhrzölle (meist ad valorem) und Akzisen auf Tabak, Alkohol, Fahrzeuge und Erdölprodukte.  
**Customs complexity:** niedrig bis mittel  
**Customs system:** Elektronische Einfuhranmeldung über das Brunei Darussalam National Single Window (BDNSW, seit 2013) der RCED; Registrierung als Declarant erforderlich.  
**Customs authority:** [Royal Customs and Excise Department (RCED), Ministry of Finance and Economy](https://bdnsw.mofe.gov.bn)

## Logistics & Risk

**Logistics role:** Energie-Exporteur (Erdöl/LNG), regionaler See- und Lufthub  
**Economic area:** ASEAN (AFTA/ATIGA), RCEP  
**Logistics risk:** niedrig bis mittel  
**Dangerous goods relevance:** hoch (Erdöl, LNG, Chemikalien)  
**Pharma/cold chain:** niedrig bis mittel

## Sources & Last Verified

- [https://bdnsw.mofe.gov.bn](https://bdnsw.mofe.gov.bn)
- [https://bdnsw.mofe.gov.bn/Pages/CustomsImportDuty.aspx](https://bdnsw.mofe.gov.bn/Pages/CustomsImportDuty.aspx)
- [https://deps.mofe.gov.bn/population-social-statistics/](https://deps.mofe.gov.bn/population-social-statistics/)
- [https://www.mfa.gov.bn/usa-washington/SitePages/Customs%20and%20Regulations.aspx](https://www.mfa.gov.bn/usa-washington/SitePages/Customs%20and%20Regulations.aspx)
- [https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/brunei-import-tariffs](https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/brunei-import-tariffs)
- [https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/brunei-customs-regulations](https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/brunei-customs-regulations)
- [https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/brunei-darussalam/corporate/other-taxes](https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/brunei-darussalam/corporate/other-taxes)
- [https://www.muaraportcompany.com.bn/services/container-terminal/](https://www.muaraportcompany.com.bn/services/container-terminal/)

*Last verified: 2026-06-22*

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