🇻🇪 Douanes et droits à l'importation : Venezuela

Infos rapides

Seuil de franchise

$50

Colis de moins de $50, exonérés de droits

TVA / Taxe

15%

CIF value + duty. IVA at 16% on imports. Reduced 8% on some essentials. Additional luxury tax possible.

Délai de dédouanement

7-30 jours

traitement habituel

Taux de droits par catégorie

CatégorieTaux de droitChapitre SH
Electronics15% (smartphones 15%, laptops 15%, TVs 20%, enforcement unpredictable due to crisis)HS 85
Clothing35% (all garments 35%)HS 61-62
Footwear35% (all footwear 35%)HS 64
Food products0-20% (rice 10%, meat 20%, dairy 20%, basic foods 0-5%)HS 01-24
Machinery0-15% (industrial machinery 5%, agricultural 0%)HS 84
Cosmetics15-20% (perfumes 20%, skincare 15%)HS 33
Books0%HS 49
Toys15-20% (basic toys 15%, electronic toys 20%)HS 95

Les taux indiqués concernent des marchandises standard. Le taux exact dépend du code SH de votre article.

Processus de dédouanement

SENIAT (Servicio Nacional Integrado de Administración Aduanera y Tributaria, seniat.gob.ve) manages customs. SIDUNEA (ASYCUDA) system. CAN (Andean Community) membership partially suspended. IVA at 16% on imports. Multiple exchange rates complicate customs valuation, official vs parallel rates create confusion. Port of La Guaira (main port for Caracas) and Puerto Cabello are main entry points.

Délai de traitement7-30 jours
Taux de TVA16% (IVA)

Ce à quoi il faut réellement s'attendre

EXTREMELY UNPREDICTABLE. Economic crisis affects everything. Hyperinflation makes value declarations problematic. Multiple exchange rates (official vs. parallel) create confusion for customs valuation. Port of La Guaira congested and poorly maintained. Corruption pervasive, informal payments commonly required. DHL and FedEx operate limited services. Postal service virtually non-functional. Goods can be held indefinitely. Many carriers have suspended service. US sanctions on some Venezuelan entities complicate shipping. Best to use established courier services with Venezuelan customs brokers.

Documents requis

1

Facture commerciale

Description de l'article, quantité, valeur, coordonnées de l'expéditeur et du destinataire

2

Liste de colisage

Description détaillée du contenu de chaque colis

3

Déclaration en douane (CN22/CN23)

Obligatoire pour les envois postaux

4

Lettre de transport aérien (AWB)

Générée par le transporteur lors de la réservation

5

Certificat d'origine

Peut être requis pour des droits réduits (ALE/tarifs préférentiels)

6

Licence d'exportation/importation

Pour les marchandises réglementées (électronique, médicaments, produits chimiques)

Exigences en matière de licence d'importation

Many goods require import permits from SENCAMER or relevant ministry. Currency allocation approval historically required. Pharmaceuticals, food, and electronics often restricted. Government import controls change frequently and unpredictably. Some goods require CADIVI/CENCOEX authorization.

Certificat d'origine

CAN certificate for Andean Community trade (limited due to partial suspension). General certificates from Fedecámaras or Cámara de Comercio. ALADI/ACE certificates for regional partners.

En savoir plus

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)

Routes populaires vers Venezuela

Questions fréquentes

What is the duty-free threshold for Venezuela?

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

What is the VAT rate on imports to Venezuela?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Venezuela is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. IVA at 16% on imports. Reduced 8% on some essentials. Additional luxury tax possible.

How long does customs clearance take in Venezuela?

Typical customs clearance in Venezuela takes 7-30 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Venezuela?

To import into Venezuela, 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 Venezuela?

Venezuela 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.