Chad - Export Goods

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Procedure

1.Start by carrying out a market research:

• The exporter must first decide on where he / she will be exporting his / her goods / services;
• There after visit the country he / she wishes to sell his / her goods / services
• Gather information about the market, the goods / services to be offered for sale in that market, and the past, present and potential customers for the product or service;
• Then analyze the gathered information and interpret it.
• Also carry out research about characteristics, spending habits and needs of the target market.

2.When research has been carried out and the exporter fills he / she can continue with exportation into that particular country, he / she must then go to the customs department in Chad to find out the requirements for exporting his specified goods / services from Chad to the market country;

3.There after prepare all required documents; and the exporter declares the goods / services to be exported to the customs department for customs clearance and technical control.

• In this case the exporter shall be advised on the customs requirements and restrictions and will make payments where required;

4.After clearing at the customs department the exporter shall then proceed for port and terminal handling. At this point the exporter declares goods to be exported for clearing at the port of exit, inspections and payments are made if necessary;

5.The good are then transported from ware house (in Chad) to the exit port and from the exit port to the country of import;

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Required Documents

1.Bill of lading;

2.Certificate of origin

3.Commercial invoice

4.Customs export declaration

5.Electronic cargo tracking note (ECTN) - Chad

6.Packing list

7.Terminal handling receipts

8.Transit document

9.Payment slips

Office Locations & Contacts

Direction Gnrale des Douanes et Droits Indirects ONG

Ministry of Finance

BP 427. Chagoua area,

NDjamena, Chad

E-Mail: [email protected]

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

B.P. 424, N'Djamena

Telephone: (235) 522 179 / 520 867, (235) 235 66 2919 85, (235) 522 153

Telefax: (235) 522 199 / 522 733

E-mail address: [email protected]

Eligibility

Every individual or business entity that meet requirement can export goods.

Fees

• Exporters pay approximately US$6,615. This fee is broken down below:
• Documents preparation US$880
• Customs clearance and technical control US$330
• Ports and terminal handling US$405
• Inland transportation and handling US$5,000

Validity

An exporter who meets the requirements can export at any time.

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Processing Time

• Exportation takes about seventy three (73) days: Steps take different days for instance:-
• Documents preparation 39 days
• Customs clearance and technical control 3 days
• Ports and terminal handling 3 days
• Inland transportation and handling 38 days

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Instructions

1.Find out what exportation involves before making a decision to export;

2.Ensure that you have all requirements for exportation from Chad;

3.Be aware of all government regulations and clearance / custom rules and duty taxes;

4.Be aware of the documents required for a particular exporting the product you wish to export;

5.Be aware of restricted and prohibited goods;

Required Information

1.Name and address of exporter

2.Business name and address in Chad

3.Details of goods / services to be exported

4.Country of import;

5.Details of importer in the importing country;

Need for the Document

Exporting good involves selling goods to market outside boundaries of a given country. In Chad, the Government through its customs department controls exportation of goods from Chad.

Information which might help

1.An exporter may export 1000 cigarettes or 250 cigars or 1 kg of tobacco freely

2.It is important to note that the Chadian legislation on exportation of goods is based on CEMAC (a union of West African Countries) Customs Code.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• It widens market for locally produced goods;
• Increases sales and profits of an exporter;
• Exportation increases the countrys revenue through taxation;
• There is maximum exploitation of materials as manufacturers struggle to satisfy the foreign market;
• Strengthens relationships with different countries;
• It promoted foreign trade;

External Links

http://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/OverSeasNew.nsf/alldata/Chad

http://www.movers.com/international_movers/customs-regulations/chad.html

http://chad.visahq.com/customs/

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/TD-Chad-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-summary.htm

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/TD-Chad-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm

http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/chad/trading-across-borders/

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