Customs Information

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Senegal

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Agent must receive documents at least 15 days prior to arrival of the shipment to obtain the Duty-Free Exemption Certificate.
Used household goods and personal effects are duty free if they have been in the owner`s possession and used for at least 6 months (must not be in new packaging).
Shipments are subject to inspection by Customs.
A refrigerator, stove, freezer, computer, television and VCR can be imported tax free if only one of each item; additional quantities will be taxed.
Satellite dishes are considered to be luxury items and are therefore taxed by Customs.

MOTOR VEHICLES

Motor vehicles older than 8 years cannot be imported
Agent must receive copies of the required documents to avoid any delays, demurrage and storage charges due to the lengthy Customs procedures for vehicles.
The following motor vehicles cannot be imported:
- Personal vehicles more than 5 years old.
- Vehicles transporting goods not exceeding 3.5 tons or more and is more than 5 years old.
- Vehicles transporting goods exceeding 3.5 tons or more and is more than 10 years old.
- Motorcycles and vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cc.

Documents required:

Copy of Passport
Original Registration Card
OBL / AWB
Non-sale Certificate (must state that the shipper will not sell automobiles within 2 years of importation)
Certificate of Change of Residence / Letter of Transfer
Purchase Invoice
Insurance certificate
Log Book/Registration Card

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

All goods less than six months in owner's possession (and any others if purchase invoice not available)
Washing products and detergents enough for one month only are permitted.
Alcohol ("Fond de Cave”) is acceptable and is duty free (10 bottles).
Firearms and ammunitions (authorization from territorial administration is required)
The following items may qualify for free import if within the limits indicated:
- Cigarettes (200), cigars (50), tobacco or tobacco products for tourists and persons over 18 years old only (250 g)
Meat and poultry products (Phytosanitary Certificate and Dioxin Free Certificate are required)
Weapons and war ammunition (excludes collector’s items)
Antiques, art objects, jewelry
Bicycles, windsurfers, motorcycles

PROHIBITED ITEMS