Cote Divoire - Export Goods

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Procedure

1.A trader who wishes to export from Cte dIvoire must start by finding out what is required to export his / her particular products from the country and also find out what is required to import to the market country;

2.Thereafter prepare all required export documents depending on the type of goods to be exported. The exporters must note that the some exports require special documents on addition to the general requirements, therefore an export must ensure that if exports require special documents, they should be obtained from the relevant issuing offices before proceeding with the exportation processes;

3.When all documents are obtained, the export then proceeds with clearing and technical control at the customs department. In this case, the export declares goods to the customs authority on an Export Declaration Form. The submitted information is cross-checked to ensure that there are no omissions and errors. Thereafter verifying, a duty assessment is made and printed on a payment assessment slip. The exporter is then required to make payment for any duties attached to the exports.

4.When goods are cleared at the customs, the exporter then goes ahead with port and terminal handling. Here the export declares exports to the authorities at the exit port / and terminal who also cross-check exports against submitted documents, assessments are made and the exporter is required to make any necessary payment;

5.Thereafter the exports can be transported to the market country;

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Required Documents

1.Export permit (basing on the goods to be exported)

2.Commercial Invoices

3.Bill of Lading or Airway Bill covers

4.Foreign exchange authorization document

5.Inspection report

6.Packing list

7.Payment slips

8.Cargo release order

9.Certificate of origin

10.Standard / health certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

The Direction generale des Douanes de Cote dIvoire

BP V 25 Abidjan Plateau

Place de la republique

Telephone No.: 20 251 500 / 20 251 526

Fax: 20 251 514 / 20 220 568

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.douanes.ci

Direction Generale d Imports

One Stop Centre for Business Registration (CEPICI)

Abidjan Plateau

Immeuble Eellerive

16ieme etage

Telephone No.: (225) 20311400 / 20 30 23 85

Min. of Trade & Commerce

Mr.Youssouf SOUMAHORO

Ministry for Industry and the Promotion of the Private Sector

Directeur gnral / Director General: Mr. Denis Loukou Bohoussou

B.P. V 65

Abidjan

Immeuble de l'Industrie

Rue Lecoeur, Plateau

01 BP 2337 Abidjan 01

Telephone.

• (225) 22 41 16 65
• (225) 22 41 16 53
• (225) 22 41 10 87
• (225) 22 33 53 43

Telefax.

• (225) 22 33 53 45
• (225) 22 41 11 81

E-mail address.

• [email protected]
• [email protected]

Eligibility

A trader in the country who meets requirement can export from the country

Fees

Approximately US$ 1,990 as detailed below:-

1.Preparing Export Documents US$ 290

2.Declaring and clearing goods at the customs department and technical control US$ 200

3.Handling goods at the ports and terminal US$ 800

4.Inland transportation and handling US$ 700

Validity

As long as the exporter does not act contrary to the laws, rules and regulations of the country and as long as he / she meets the requirements.

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Processing Time

About twenty five (25) days as divided below: -

1.Preparing Export Documents 15 days

2.Declaring and clearing goods at the customs department and technical control 5 days

3.Handling goods at the ports and terminal 3 days

4.Inland transportation and handling 2 days

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Instructions

1.Applicants must ensure that they are licensed to operate in Cte d'Ivoire;

2.Traders must endeavor to obtain authorization before exporting;

3.Be aware of prohibited and restricted exports;

4.Obtain special certificates, special licenses and clearances in time where required;

5.Always avoid omissions and errors in documents submitted as they may lead to penalties

6.Be aware of the customs rules and regulations of the market country;

7.Traders must ensure that they obtain all that is required in the country of import;

8.Exporters must know that the customs department in Cte d'Ivoire uses both computerized / electronic and manual / paper systems in the performance of its work;

9.Applicants are argues seek assistance from Customs Commission Agents (Commissionaire en Douanes) in the process of custom;

10.Exporters are advised to ensure that the agent contacted is licensed to do the kind of activities; in the country

Required Information

1.Name and address of trader / exporter

2.Export license number

3.Name and address of trader / exporter

4.Business registration and Tax identification numbers of trader / exporter

5.Particulars of goods / services to be exported

6.Country of import / market location;

7.Details of importer in the market country

Need for the Document

To export goods involves selling goods from one country to a foreign market, market out of boundaries of a given country. Like importation, the processes of exporting goods in Cte dIvoire are also controlled by government through the countrys customs authority, Douanes de Cote dIvoire with the use of a system known as SYDAM.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

1.There is full exploitation of resources as traders struggle to satisfy their target market;

2.Strengthens relationships with different countries;

3.Through exportation international trade is promoted;

4.Through exportation locally produced goods get market;

5.With availability of market, sales of local trades are increased hence an addition to the profits earned;

6.The country earns revenue through export taxes and duties;

External Links

http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/c%C3%B4te-divoire#trading-across-borders

http://www.ustr.gov/countries-regions/africa/west-africa/cote-divoire

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Ivory_cost

http://www.intracen.org/country/ivory-coast/

http://www.dfat.gov.au/sanctions/sanctions-regimes/cote-divoire.html

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