🇨🇩 Einfuhrzoll und Abgaben: Kongo-Kinshasa

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Zollfreier Schwellenwert

$50

Pakete unter $50, zollfrei

MwSt / Steuer

15%

CIF value + duty. Additional parafiscal taxes and fees common, total tax burden can reach 30-40% of CIF.

Verzollungsdauer

7-21 days express, 30-90 postal Tage

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Zollsätze nach Kategorie

KategorieZollsatzHS-Kapitel
Electronics0-20% (complex tariff, enforcement unpredictable)85
Clothing20-30%61-62
Footwear20-30%64
Food products5-30%01-24
Machinery5-10% (mining equipment 5%)84
Cosmetics20%33
Books0-5%49
Toys10-20%95

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

Verzollungsprozess

Direction Generale des Douanes et Accises (DGDA) manages customs. ASYCUDA World system for electronic declarations (partially operational). Customs broker mandatory. Multiple entry points: Matadi port (Atlantic), Mombasa route via Lubumbashi (for eastern DRC), N'djili airport Kinshasa. French documentation required. Pre-shipment inspection by BIVAC mandatory.

Bearbeitungszeit7-21 days express, 30-90 postal Tage
MwSt.-Satz16%

Was tatsächlich zu erwarten ist

DRC, extremely challenging. DGDA customs notorious for lengthy delays and endemic corruption. Matadi port (160km from Kinshasa) severely congested. Mombasa route via Lubumbashi serves eastern DRC but adds weeks. Informal payment demands at every stage. Can take months for complex shipments. Express couriers (DHL) offer some reliability but at very high cost. Security situation in eastern provinces (North/South Kivu) affects logistics. Multiple agencies create bureaucratic maze. One of the world's most difficult customs environments.

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

Import license from Ministry of Commerce required. Pre-shipment inspection by BIVAC mandatory. Strict controls on minerals (Kimberley Process for diamonds), arms, and hazardous goods. Multiple government agencies involved, up to 8 different agencies may inspect cargo. Pharmaceutical imports require DPM approval.

Ursprungszeugnis

Federation des Entreprises du Congo (FEC) issues certificates. COMESA and SADC certificates for regional trade. Consular legalization frequently required. Documentation must be in French.

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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 Kongo-Kinshasa

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is the duty-free threshold for Kongo-Kinshasa?

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

What is the VAT rate on imports to Kongo-Kinshasa?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Kongo-Kinshasa is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Additional parafiscal taxes and fees common, total tax burden can reach 30-40% of CIF.

How long does customs clearance take in Kongo-Kinshasa?

Typical customs clearance in Kongo-Kinshasa takes 7-21 days express, 30-90 postal days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Kongo-Kinshasa?

To import into Kongo-Kinshasa, 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 Kongo-Kinshasa?

Kongo-Kinshasa 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.