Customs Information


Somalia - All

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Somalia

  • Residence Visa
  • Inventory
  • Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

  • Personal effects usually duty-free
  • Most shipments will be for USAID CONTRACTORS and U.S. EMBASSY - Local USAID office will assist with clearance
  • USAID shipments normally duty-free
  • U.S. Embassy telex and diplomatic pouch may be used to facilitate

MOTOR VEHICLES

  • Subject to normal Customs duties (diplomatic cars exempt)

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

  • All new items

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Counterfeits, misleading marks
  • Drugs, Narcotics
  •  Weapons and war ammunition
  • Pornographic publications
  • Asbestos and products containing asbestos
  • Counterfeit goods
  • Toxic waste
  • Foodstuff with insufficient shelf life