Used Household Goods and Personal Effects
Documents Required
- Copy of passport
- Packing list
- Original bill of lading (OBL) – no express release accepted / air waybill (AWB)
- Original valued inventory in French, dated, and signed by the owner of the goods
- Invoice for all electrical items less than 6 months old
- Resident or work permit or letter from the employer
- BSC (cargo tracking note)
- Non-sale certificate (stating that client will not sell personal effects in Chad)
- Move certificate (Certificat de Demenagement) from City Hall / Police Station
Specific Information
- The non-sale certificate must state that the owner of the goods will not sell his or her personal effects in Chad.
- Resident / work permit / letter of employment
- Non-diplomatic shipments are subject to 2% “Taxe statistique” plus 20% “droits de douane”
- A certificate of free entry may be granted by Customs for diplomatic imports if all documentation requirements are met (diplomats).
- Documents must be provided to agent prior to the arrival of the shipment to obtain duty-free clearance (diplomats).
Motor Vehicles
Documents Required
- Original registration card
- Insurance certificate
- OBL / AWB
- Original purchase invoice
- Non-sale certificate
Specific Information
- Taxes on motor vehicles will depend on age, power, etc. (approximately 61% cost, insurance, freight (CIF)).
- The original bill of lading must show chassis number, engine number, cubic capacity, year of manufacture, brand and model.
- Cars older than 3 years cannot be imported.
Pets
Documents Required
- Certificate of vaccination (must include rabies)
- Health certificate
Specific Information
- The health certificate must show current vaccinations by a veterinarian in country of departure and dated no more than 14 days prior to arrival.
Restricted/Dutiable Items
- Firearms and ammunitions (authorization from territorial administration is required)
- Drugs
- Pornography, defamatory, or obscene publications
- Alcohol (only “Fond de Cave”) is acceptable and is duty free (less than 20 bottles)
Prohibited Items
- Arms, ammunition and explosives
- Illegal drugs
- Pornography, defamatory, or obscene publications
Consignment Instructions
Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.