🇬🇼 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Guinea-Bisáu

Datos rápidos

Umbral libre de impuestos

$50

Paquetes bajo $50, libre de impuestos

IVA / Impuesto

15%

CIF value + duty. ECOWAS community levy and statistical levy also apply.

Tiempo de despacho

7-14 days express, 21-45 postal días

tramitación habitual

Tipos arancelarios por categoría

CategoríaTipo arancelarioCapítulo HS
Electronics5-20%85
Clothing20-35%61-62
Footwear20-35%64
Food & Beverages5-35%01-24
Machinery0-5%84
Cosmetics20%33
Books0%49
Toys & Games10-20%95

Las tarifas mostradas corresponden a mercancías estándar. El tipo exacto depende del código HS de tu artículo.

Proceso de despacho de aduanas

Direction Generale des Douanes manages customs. ECOWAS CET applies (5 bands: 0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 35%). Also member of WAEMU/UEMOA (West African Economic and Monetary Union) using CFA franc. Port of Bissau is the main entry point. Portuguese documentation required.

Tiempo de tramitación7-14 days express, 21-45 postal días
Tipo de IVA17%

Qué esperar realmente

One of the poorest countries in the world. Port infrastructure very limited. Political instability has disrupted customs operations periodically. Portuguese documentation required (unique in ECOWAS region). Very few international courier services. Drug trafficking has complicated customs enforcement. Cashew exports dominate trade.

Documentos necesarios

1

Factura comercial

Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario

2

Lista de empaque

Descripción detallada del contenido

3

Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)

Requerida para envíos postales

4

Guía aérea (AWB)

Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío

5

Certificado de origen

Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos

6

Licencia de exportación/importación

Para productos restringidos

Requisitos de licencia de importación

Import license from Ministry of Commerce. Arms, narcotics strictly prohibited. Pharmaceuticals need health ministry authorization. Limited formal import licensing structure.

Certificado de origen

ECOWAS certificate for regional trade. Camara de Comercio, Industria e Agricultura issues certificates. AGOA certificate for US market.

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

Rutas populares a Guinea-Bisáu

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the duty-free threshold for Guinea-Bisáu?

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

What is the VAT rate on imports to Guinea-Bisáu?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Guinea-Bisáu is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. ECOWAS community levy and statistical levy also apply.

How long does customs clearance take in Guinea-Bisáu?

Typical customs clearance in Guinea-Bisáu takes 7-14 days express, 21-45 postal days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Guinea-Bisáu?

To import into Guinea-Bisáu, 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 Guinea-Bisáu?

Guinea-Bisáu 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.