🇩🇿 Import Customs & Duties: Algérie
Quick Facts
Seuil de franchise
$0
Droits dès le premier dollar
TVA / Taxe
19%
CIF value + duty. Reduced VAT of 9% on some essential goods. Additional taxes: DAPS (additional provisional safeguard duty) on some products.
Clearance Time
5-14 days express, 14-30 postal days
typical processing
Note: Very restrictive import policies; many goods banned
Duty Rates by Category
| Category | Duty Rate | HS Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 5-30% | HS 85 |
| Clothing | 30% | HS 61-62 |
| Footwear | 30% | HS 64 |
| Food products | 0-30% | HS 01-24 |
| Machinery | 5-15% | HS 84 |
| Cosmetics | 15-30% | HS 33 |
| Books | 0-5% | HS 49 |
| Toys | 15-30% | HS 95 |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on the HS code of your item.
Calculateur de droits
Customs Clearance Process
Direction Generale des Douanes (douane.gov.dz). SIGAD system for electronic declarations. Algiers port main entry point. Domiciliation bancaire required for all imports over DZD 100,000. Customs broker required for commercial imports. Oran and Annaba are secondary ports. Arabic and French documentation accepted.
What to Actually Expect
Very protectionist. Import bans on many goods. No de minimis, all imports taxed. Can be very slow. Import license required for many products. Bank domiciliation and complex licensing add weeks. Port congestion in Algiers common. Express couriers available but customs processing slow. Arabic/French documentation required.
Documents requis
Facture commerciale
Description de l'article, quantité, valeur, coordonnées de l'expéditeur et du destinataire
Liste de colisage
Description détaillée du contenu de chaque colis
Déclaration en douane (CN22/CN23)
Obligatoire pour les envois postaux
Lettre de transport aérien (AWB)
Générée par le transporteur lors de la réservation
Certificat d'origine
Peut être requis pour des droits réduits (ALE/tarifs préférentiels)
Licence d'exportation/importation
Pour les marchandises réglementées (électronique, médicaments, produits chimiques)
Import License Requirements
Very protectionist. Import bans on many goods. No de minimis, all imports taxed. Import license required for many products. Domiciliation bancaire mandatory. 51/49% Algerian ownership rule for importers. Ban on used goods, used clothing. Vehicles face 15% duty. Pharmaceutical imports through UFAS or authorized pharmacies only.
Certificate of Origin
Chambre Algerienne de Commerce et d'Industrie (CACI) issues certificates. EU-Algeria Association Agreement provides preferential rates for EU goods. Arab Maghreb Union and GAFTA certificates for regional trade.
Learn more →Articles interdits et réglementés
Interdit
- xStupéfiants et drogues illicites
- xExplosifs et matières inflammables
- xArmes et munitions
- xProduits contrefaits
- xFausse monnaie et faux documents
Réglementé (autorisation requise)
- !Médicaments et produits pharmaceutiques
- !Aliments et boissons
- !Plantes et graines
- !Électronique (batteries au lithium)
- !Parfums et cosmétiques (limites de volume)
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Estimation des droits
Frais d'importation estimés pour les envois de marchandises vers Algérie :
| Valeur des marchandises | Droits | TVA/Taxe | Total des frais |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $15 | $12 | $27 |
| $100 | $30 | $25 | $55 |
| $200 | $60 | $49 | $109 |
| $500 | $150 | $124 | $274 |
| $1000 | $300 | $247 | $547 |
Estimations uniquement. Les droits réels dépendent de la catégorie du produit et du code HS.
Routes populaires vers Algérie
Questions fréquentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Algérie?
Algérie has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Algérie?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Algérie is 19%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Reduced VAT of 9% on some essential goods. Additional taxes: DAPS (additional provisional safeguard duty) on some products.
How long does customs clearance take in Algérie?
Typical customs clearance in Algérie takes 5-14 days express, 14-30 postal days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Algérie?
To import into Algérie, 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 Algérie?
Algérie 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.