🇹🇬 Einfuhrzoll und Abgaben: Togo

Kurz & knapp

Zollfreier Schwellenwert

$50

Pakete unter $50, zollfrei

MwSt / Steuer

15%

CIF value + duty. TVA at 18% on most imports. ECOWAS statistical levy 1%, community solidarity levy 0.8% also apply.

Verzollungsdauer

3-7 Tage

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Zollsätze nach Kategorie

KategorieZollsatzHS-Kapitel
Electronics5-20% (ECOWAS CET)85
Clothing20-35% (ECOWAS CET)61-62
Footwear20-35%64
Food & Beverages0-35% (ECOWAS CET)01-24
Machinery0-5%84
Cosmetics20%33
Books0%49
Toys & Games10-20%95

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

Verzollungsprozess

Office Togolais des Recettes (OTR) manages customs. ECOWAS CET applies with 5 bands: 0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 35%. TVA (VAT) at 18% on imports. Port of Lome is a MAJOR regional hub, serves landlocked Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. SYDONIA (ASYCUDA) electronic system. CFA franc (XOF) currency, pegged to euro. French documentation required.

Bearbeitungszeit3-7 Tage
MwSt.-Satz18% (TVA)

Was tatsächlich zu erwarten ist

Port of Lome is a STRATEGIC regional hub, only deep-water port in West Africa that can handle large container ships, serving landlocked Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. This makes Togo a transit trade powerhouse. ECOWAS CET with 5 bands plus 18% TVA. DHL and FedEx operate in Lome. Postal mail 2-3 weeks. Zone Franche (Lome Free Zone) allows duty-free import for re-export. CFA franc provides stability. Customs reasonably efficient at the port due to high volumes. Re-export/transit trade is a major part of the economy.

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, chemicals. French documentation essential. Pre-shipment inspection for some categories. Lome port free trade zone (Zone Franche) offers special import regimes for re-export businesses.

Ursprungszeugnis

ECOWAS certificate for regional trade. Issued by Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie du Togo (CCIT). EU-West Africa EPA (interim) for some 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 Togo

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is the duty-free threshold for Togo?

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

What is the VAT rate on imports to Togo?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Togo is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. TVA at 18% on most imports. ECOWAS statistical levy 1%, community solidarity levy 0.8% also apply.

How long does customs clearance take in Togo?

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

What documents are needed to import into Togo?

To import into Togo, 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 Togo?

Togo 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.