🇸🇨 Einfuhrzoll und Abgaben: Seychellen

Kurz & knapp

Zollfreier Schwellenwert

$50

Pakete unter $50, zollfrei

MwSt / Steuer

15%

CIF value + duty. VAT at 15% on most imports.

Verzollungsdauer

3-7 Tage

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Zollsätze nach Kategorie

KategorieZollsatzHS-Kapitel
Electronics0-25%85
Clothing15-25%61-62
Footwear15-25%64
Food & Beverages0-25% (basic food 0-5%, luxury food 25%)01-24
Machinery0-10%84
Cosmetics15-25%33
Books0%49
Toys & Games10-25%95

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

Verzollungsprozess

Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) manages customs. ASYCUDA World electronic system. Customs duties 0-25% on most goods. VAT at 15% on imports. Victoria port (Port Victoria, Mahe) is the sole major port. Seychelles International Airport for air cargo. Tourism-driven economy, most goods imported.

Bearbeitungszeit3-7 Tage
MwSt.-Satz15%

Was tatsächlich zu erwarten ist

Small island nation (~100,000 people) heavily dependent on tourism and imports. Victoria port (Mahe) handles virtually all cargo. 15% VAT plus duties up to 25%. DHL and FedEx available. Postal mail 2-4 weeks. Cargo ships from Mombasa, Dubai, and Mauritius. Inter-island transport (Praslin, La Digue) adds time. High cost of living, among the highest in Africa. Well-organized for a small island state. Seychelles rupee (SCR) currency. Fish processing (tuna) is key industry alongside tourism.

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 firearms, pharmaceuticals, certain chemicals, live animals. Seychelles Bureau of Standards compliance for some products. Strict biosecurity, island ecology protection. Alcohol and tobacco subject to excise.

Ursprungszeugnis

Issued by Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry. COMESA and SADC certificates for regional trade. EU-ESA interim EPA provides preferential access.

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 Seychellen

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is the duty-free threshold for Seychellen?

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

What is the VAT rate on imports to Seychellen?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Seychellen is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. VAT at 15% on most imports.

How long does customs clearance take in Seychellen?

Typical customs clearance in Seychellen takes 3-7 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Seychellen?

To import into Seychellen, 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 Seychellen?

Seychellen 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.