{"id":15703,"date":"2023-07-31T02:09:31","date_gmt":"2023-07-30T22:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.worldbaggagenetwork.com\/?post_type=kb&amp;p=15703"},"modified":"2023-07-31T02:09:31","modified_gmt":"2023-07-30T22:09:31","slug":"2-customs-regulations-for-your-trip-to-congo","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/worldbaggagenetwork.online\/es\/kp\/2-customs-regulations-for-your-trip-to-congo\/","title":{"rendered":"Customs regulations for your trip to Congo"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customs Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Used Household Goods and Personal Effects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Documents Required<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Copy of passport (including page showing entry permit)<\/li><li>Packing list<\/li><li>Original bill of lading (OBL) \u2013 no express release accepted \/ ocean freight invoice \/ air waybill (AWB) (2 copies)<\/li><li>Detailed valued inventory in French, signed, and dated by the owner of the goods<\/li><li>Original detailed inventory of new items bought less than 6 months prior to import, valued, and signed by the owner of the goods with original invoices attached<\/li><li>Letter of employment<\/li><li>Original job transfer letter (from employer overseas, with start and end dates of employment)<\/li><li>Original certificate of change of residence (issued by local authority in origin country)<\/li><li>Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaison (BESC) \/ Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN)<\/li><li>Work permit (issued by Ministry of Labor)<\/li><li>Certificate of first settlement (issued by Immigration Department)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Specific Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>All original documents must be received by agent at least 15 days prior to arrival of the shipment to obtain the certificate of free entry from the Customs head office.<\/li><li>All personal effects shipments, including diplomatic shipments, are liable to payment of two taxes:<ul><li>La redevance informatique (computer tax) at 2% of cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value<\/li><li>La taxe ARC (assurance) at 0.8% cost and freight value<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Pre-shipment inspection is not required for personal effects shipments or second hand cars, but is required for brand new car shipments (even if diplomatic).<\/li><li>COTECNA is the designated accredited inspection company.<ul><li>Please contact the company in the origin country to schedule the inspection.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Customs clearance for sea shipments is approximately 4 weeks.<\/li><li>Customs clearance for air shipments is approximately 1 week.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click here to view :&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamovers.org\/ResourcesPublications\/CountryGuides.aspx?ItemNumber=3616\">Country guides<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Republic of Congo belongs to the African Continental Free Trade Area and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC).&nbsp; CEMAC member countries include Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.&nbsp; The Republic of Congo\u2019s standards of trade duplicate French standards, which are sometimes not well adapted to the local market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dutiable Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following items may qualify for free import within the limits indicated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cigarettes (100), cigars (50), tobacco (1\/2 lb.)<\/li><li>Alcoholic beverages (1 bottle)<\/li><li>Perfume (a reasonable amount for personal use)<\/li><li>Cameras (may be temporarily imported by tourists)<\/li><li>Radios, tape recorders, record players (subject to duties)<\/li><li>Satellite and radio communications equipment (authorization is required)<\/li><li>Arms and ammunition (an import license is required)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prohibited Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Firearms and ammunitions (authorization from the territorial administration is required)<\/li><li>Unlawful drugs<\/li><li>Alcohol (only \u201cFond de Cave\u201d) is acceptable and is duty free (30 bottles)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miscellaneous (Pets, Motors, and others.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wild Fauna and Flora:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The import of certain endangered species of plant, live animals and their products is prohibited or restricted under CITES.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pets:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Must be accompanied by a Veterinarian Health certificate issued in country of origin and issued 5 days before transportation. The certificate must record a vaccination against rabies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baggage Clearance regulations:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baggage must be cleared at the first airport of entry in Congo. 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