🇹🇬 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Togo

Datos rápidos

Umbral libre de impuestos

$50

Paquetes bajo $50, libre de impuestos

IVA / Impuesto

15%

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

Tiempo de despacho

3-7 días

tramitación habitual

Tipos arancelarios por categoría

CategoríaTipo arancelarioCapítulo HS
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

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

Proceso de despacho de aduanas

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.

Tiempo de tramitación3-7 días
Tipo de IVA18% (TVA)

Qué esperar realmente

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.

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

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.

Certificado de origen

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.

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 Togo

Preguntas frecuentes

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.