🇬🇲 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Gambia
Datos rápidos
Umbral libre de impuestos
$50
Paquetes bajo $50, libre de impuestos
IVA / Impuesto
15%
CIF value + duty. ECOWAS community levy also applies.
Tiempo de despacho
3-7 days express, 14-21 postal días
tramitación habitual
Tipos arancelarios por categoría
| Categoría | Tipo arancelario | Capítulo HS |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 5-20% | 85 |
| Clothing | 20-35% | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 20-35% | 64 |
| Food & Beverages | 5-35% | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-5% | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 20% | 33 |
| Books | 0% | 49 |
| Toys & Games | 10-20% | 95 |
Las tarifas mostradas corresponden a mercancías estándar. El tipo exacto depende del código HS de tu artículo.
Proceso de despacho de aduanas
Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) manages customs. ECOWAS CET applies (5 bands: 0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 35%). ASYCUDA World system for declarations. Port of Banjul is the main entry point. Customs broker required for commercial imports. English documentation accepted.
Qué esperar realmente
Small country with limited port capacity. Known as a re-export hub for goods transiting to Senegal and other neighbors. Customs relatively straightforward for the region. English-speaking which simplifies documentation. Limited express courier options. Banjul port handles most imports.
Documentos necesarios
Factura comercial
Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario
Lista de empaque
Descripción detallada del contenido
Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)
Requerida para envíos postales
Guía aérea (AWB)
Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío
Certificado de origen
Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos
Licencia de exportación/importación
Para productos restringidos
Requisitos de licencia de importación
Import license from Ministry of Trade for controlled goods. Arms, narcotics prohibited. Pharmaceutical imports need Medicines Control Agency approval. Used vehicle imports allowed but taxed heavily.
Certificado de origen
ECOWAS certificate for regional trade. Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) issues certificates. AGOA certificate for US market access.
Más información →Artículos prohibidos y restringidos
Prohibidos
- xNarcóticos y drogas ilegales
- xExplosivos y materiales inflamables
- xArmas y municiones
- xProductos falsificados
- xMoneda y documentos falsos
Restringidos (requiere permiso)
- !Medicamentos
- !Alimentos y bebidas
- !Plantas y semillas
- !Electrónica (baterías de litio)
- !Perfumes y cosméticos
Enlaces útiles
Rutas populares a Gambia
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Gambia?
The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Gambia is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Gambia?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Gambia is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. ECOWAS community levy also applies.
How long does customs clearance take in Gambia?
Typical customs clearance in Gambia takes 3-7 days express, 14-21 postal days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Gambia?
To import into Gambia, 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 Gambia?
Gambia 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.