🇨🇮 Import Customs & Duties: Côte d’Ivoire
Quick Facts
Seuil de franchise
$0
Droits dès le premier dollar
TVA / Taxe
18%
CIF value + duty. ECOWAS statistical levy 1%, community solidarity levy 0.8%, PCS 1% also apply.
Clearance Time
3-7 days express, 14-21 postal days
typical processing
Duty Rates by Category
| Category | Duty Rate | HS Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 5-20% (ECOWAS CET bands: 5/10/20%) | 85 |
| Clothing | 20-35% (finished garments 35%) | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 20-35% | 64 |
| Food products | 0-35% (rice 10%, sugar 20%, processed food 35%) | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-5% (capital goods 0-5%) | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 20% (ECOWAS CET Category 3) | 33 |
| Books | 0% | 49 |
| Toys | 10-20% | 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 manages customs. ECOWAS CET applies with 5 bands: 0% (essential social goods), 5% (basic necessities/raw materials), 10% (inputs/semi-finished), 20% (final consumer goods), 35% (specific goods for economic development). SYDONIA electronic system for declarations. Port of Abidjan is West Africa's largest port. Customs broker required. Pre-shipment inspection (Fiche de Renseignements a l'Importation) mandatory for imports over XOF 500,000.
What to Actually Expect
Abidjan port is the busiest in West Africa, relatively efficient but congestion occurs. Improving with Guichet Unique (single window) system. French documentation required. ECOWAS CET with 5 bands (0/5/10/20/35%) provides clear tariff structure. Corruption declining but still present. Express couriers (DHL, FedEx) operate reliably. Cocoa/coffee exports dominate economy, import infrastructure benefits from strong export logistics.
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
Fiche de Renseignements a l'Importation (FRI) required for all imports over XOF 500,000. Controlled goods: pharmaceuticals, chemicals, arms. CODINORM conformity certificates for certain products. Strict controls on used clothing imports.
Certificate of Origin
ECOWAS certificate for regional preferential trade. Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Cote d'Ivoire (CCI-CI) issues certificates. EU-CI EPA provides preferential access for EU goods. Agoa certificate for US preferential access.
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 Côte d’Ivoire :
| Valeur des marchandises | Droits | TVA/Taxe | Total des frais |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $10 | $11 | $21 |
| $100 | $20 | $22 | $42 |
| $200 | $40 | $43 | $83 |
| $500 | $100 | $108 | $208 |
| $1000 | $200 | $216 | $416 |
Estimations uniquement. Les droits réels dépendent de la catégorie du produit et du code HS.
Routes populaires vers Côte d’Ivoire
Questions fréquentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Côte d’Ivoire?
Côte d’Ivoire has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Côte d’Ivoire?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Côte d’Ivoire is 18%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. ECOWAS statistical levy 1%, community solidarity levy 0.8%, PCS 1% also apply.
How long does customs clearance take in Côte d’Ivoire?
Typical customs clearance in Côte d’Ivoire takes 3-7 days express, 14-21 postal days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Côte d’Ivoire?
To import into Côte d’Ivoire, 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 Côte d’Ivoire?
Côte d’Ivoire 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.