The route to Bosnia and Herzegovina through Bar
Goods from China for Bosnia and Herzegovina go through the port of Bar in Montenegro. From Bar they continue by truck, north through Montenegro, to Sarajevo, Banja Luka and the other cities in the country.
A full container leaves from the Chinese port nearest the goods. Consolidated shipments (LCL) are collected in our warehouse and leave from Ningbo.
How long shipping from China to Bosnia takes
In 2026 only a small share of ships have started using Suez again, and most still sail around Africa. Once the goods are ready in China, allow 60 to 75 days via Suez or 70 to 90 days around Africa for delivery to your warehouse.
Transit times are approximate. We confirm the exact time and route for each shipment, based on the current situation on the sea lanes. Production time is not included. See the guide how long shipping from China takes.
Customs clearance is handled by your forwarder
We do not carry out customs clearance. A forwarder handles clearance, duty and VAT, your own or one we recommend, and also the transit through Montenegro. We deliver the goods to the customs warehouse and hand over the export documents and the documents needed for clearance. Many clients already have their own forwarder. After clearance, if agreed, we also deliver to your warehouse. See also customs documents and delivery.
Compliance
Product safety rules in Bosnia and Herzegovina are divided between the state level and the entities. Republika Srpska, for example, has its own toy safety rulebook. For toys and electrical goods the supplier should have conformity documents. We check that they exist and that they relate to your product. We ask the supplier for the documents before the deposit is paid. Confirm the requirements that apply to your goods with your forwarder before each shipment.
How we run an import to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Four agents employed by Transcont work for you in China, in English and Chinese, and we have our own warehouses in Yiwu and Ningbo. Our strongest operational presence is in Yiwu.
- Sourcing. For a wide assortment we organise a buying trip to Yiwu, where our agent goes through the market with you and translates. For goods with little variety and clear specifications, our agent in China collects and compares factory offers.
- Collection and checks. We collect goods from several suppliers in our warehouses, where we check consolidated shipments and goods from Yiwu for quantity and quality. A full container loaded at a factory is checked on site by our agent, anywhere in China. After every check you get a photo and video report.
- Transport. We issue our own bills of lading, and in Bar we have a direct presence and annual shipping contracts.
Get a quote
Send us your request with a link or photo of the product, the quantity, the supplier's location and the city in Bosnia and Herzegovina where the goods should arrive. We prepare a separate quote for each shipment, with the route and the transit time.
