🇦🇫 Einfuhrzoll und Abgaben: Afghanistan

Kurz & knapp

Zollfreier Schwellenwert

$50

Pakete unter $50, zollfrei

MwSt / Steuer

15%

No formal VAT system. Business receipts tax (BRT) of 2-5% may apply to some transactions.

Verzollungsdauer

7-30+ Tage

übliche Bearbeitung

Zollsätze nach Kategorie

KategorieZollsatzHS-Kapitel
Electronics2.5-16% (simplified tariff)85
Clothing5-16%61-62
Footwear5-16%64
Food products2.5-10%01-24
Machinery2.5-5%84
Cosmetics5-16%33
Books0-2.5%49
Toys5-10%95

Angegebene Sätze gelten für Standardwaren. Der genaue Satz hängt vom HS-Code Ihres Artikels ab.

Verzollungsprozess

Afghanistan Customs Authority uses a simplified tariff schedule with rates from 2.5% to 16%. Taliban government controls borders since August 2021. Only major border crossings (Torkham, Spin Boldak, Islam Qala) have functioning customs posts. Very limited electronic systems, mostly paper-based. Kabul airport operational for cargo.

Bearbeitungszeit7-30+ Tage
MwSt.-Satz0% (no VAT system)

Was tatsächlich zu erwarten ist

Taliban government. Very limited international shipping. DHL is the only reliable international express carrier. Kabul airport operational but limited. No customs duty data fully reliable, rates 2.5-16% exist on paper but enforcement is inconsistent. Land-locked country dependent on Pakistan and Iran transit routes. Documentation requirements change frequently. Banking sanctions make international payments extremely difficult. Most trade informal or via hawala system.

Erforderliche Dokumente

1

Handelsrechnung

Artikelbeschreibung, Menge, Wert, Absender- und Empfängerdaten

2

Packliste

Detaillierte Inhaltsauflistung

3

Zollerklärung (CN22/CN23)

Erforderlich für Postsendungen

4

Luftfrachtbrief (AWB)

Wird vom Spediteur erstellt

5

Ursprungszeugnis

Kann für reduzierte Zölle erforderlich sein

6

Export-/Importlizenz

Für eingeschränkte Waren

Anforderungen an Einfuhrlizenzen

Required for most commercial imports. Alcohol completely prohibited under Taliban rule. Music equipment and certain cultural items restricted. Pharmaceutical imports need Ministry of Public Health approval. Arms strictly controlled.

Ursprungszeugnis

Issued by Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI). Very limited trade agreements. Most imports transit through Pakistan (Torkham/Spin Boldak) or Iran (Islam Qala). No customs duty data fully reliable under Taliban administration.

Mehr erfahren

Verbotene & eingeschränkte Waren

Verboten

  • xBetäubungsmittel und illegale Drogen
  • xSprengstoff und brennbare Materialien
  • xWaffen und Munition
  • xGefälschte Waren
  • xFalschgeld und gefälschte Dokumente

Eingeschränkt (Genehmigung erforderlich)

  • !Medikamente
  • !Lebensmittel und Getränke
  • !Pflanzen und Samen
  • !Elektronik (Lithiumbatterien)
  • !Parfüm und Kosmetik

Beliebte Routen nach Afghanistan

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is the duty-free threshold for Afghanistan?

The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Afghanistan is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.

What is the VAT rate on imports to Afghanistan?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Afghanistan is 15%. VAT applies to: No formal VAT system. Business receipts tax (BRT) of 2-5% may apply to some transactions.

How long does customs clearance take in Afghanistan?

Typical customs clearance in Afghanistan takes 7-30+ days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Afghanistan?

To import into Afghanistan, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.

What items are prohibited from import into Afghanistan?

Afghanistan prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.