🇦🇴 Import Customs & Duties: Angola
Quick Facts
Limite de isenção
$0
Taxas a partir de $0
IVA / Imposto
14%
CIF value + duty. Consumption tax (Imposto de Consumo) also applies at varying rates on luxury goods.
Clearance Time
5-14 days express, 21-45 postal days
typical processing
Duty Rates by Category
| Category | Duty Rate | HS Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 2-10% (smartphones 2%, TVs 10%) | 85 |
| Clothing | 20-30% | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 20-30% | 64 |
| Food products | 2-50% (basic staples 2%, processed food 30-50%) | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 2-5% (oil industry equipment 2%) | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 10-20% | 33 |
| Books | 0-2% | 49 |
| Toys | 10-20% | 95 |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on the HS code of your item.
Calculadora de impostos
Customs Clearance Process
Servico Nacional das Alfandegas (SNA) manages customs. ASYCUDA electronic system for declarations. Customs broker required for commercial imports. Pre-shipment inspection by authorized agencies mandatory. Import license (Licenca de Importacao) required for most goods. Portuguese documentation required. Luanda is the main port.
What to Actually Expect
Can be very slow. Portuguese documentation required. Luanda port congestion common, one of the most expensive ports in Africa. Informal payments frequently reported. Express couriers (DHL, FedEx) provide faster clearance but costs are extremely high. Plan for 2-6 week delays for postal items. Oil-dependent economy, non-oil imports can face currency shortage problems. Food imports heavily protected (up to 50% duty on processed food).
Documentos necessários
Fatura comercial
Descrição do item, quantidade, valor, dados do remetente e destinatário
Lista de embalagem
Descrição detalhada do conteúdo de cada pacote
Declaração aduaneira (CN22/CN23)
Obrigatória para envios postais
Conhecimento de transporte aéreo (AWB)
Gerado pela transportadora ao reservar o envio
Certificado de origem
Pode ser necessário para taxas reduzidas (ALC/tarifas preferenciais)
Licença de exportação/importação
Para mercadorias restritas (eletrônicos, medicamentos, produtos químicos)
Import License Requirements
Import license required for most commercial goods via Ministry of Commerce. Pre-shipment inspection mandatory. Strict controls on used goods and vehicles. Pharmaceutical imports require DNME authorization. Oil industry imports get preferential treatment.
Certificate of Origin
SADC certificate for regional preferential trade. Angolan Chamber of Commerce (CCIA) issues non-preferential certificates. Consular legalization often required for commercial shipments.
Learn more →Itens proibidos e restritos
Proibido
- xEntorpecentes e drogas ilícitas
- xExplosivos e materiais inflamáveis
- xArmas e munições
- xProdutos falsificados
- xMoeda falsa e documentos falsificados
Restrito (requer autorização)
- !Medicamentos e produtos farmacêuticos
- !Alimentos e bebidas
- !Plantas e sementes
- !Eletrônicos (baterias de lítio)
- !Perfumes e cosméticos (limites de volume)
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Estimativa de impostos
Encargos de importação estimados para envios de mercadorias para Angola:
| Valor da mercadoria | Taxa | IVA/Imposto | Total de encargos |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $10 | $8 | $18 |
| $100 | $20 | $17 | $37 |
| $200 | $40 | $34 | $74 |
| $500 | $100 | $84 | $184 |
| $1000 | $200 | $168 | $368 |
Apenas estimativas. As taxas reais dependem da categoria do produto e do código HS.
Rotas populares para Angola
Perguntas frequentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Angola?
Angola has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Angola?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Angola is 14%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Consumption tax (Imposto de Consumo) also applies at varying rates on luxury goods.
How long does customs clearance take in Angola?
Typical customs clearance in Angola takes 5-14 days express, 21-45 postal days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Angola?
To import into Angola, 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 Angola?
Angola 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.