Sudan - Export Goods

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Procedure

1.In order to be successful, exporters are advised to start the exportation process, traders should start by carrying out a market research. Market research involves gathering information about target customers / market in order to be able to identify and assess how changing elements of the marketing mix impacts customer behavior. At this stage though not a must, traders are encouraged to visit the target mark in order to be able to obtain the require information;

2.The trader then goes ahead to find out the procedure and requirements for importing into the market country. At this stage, the trader should obtain all the documents required in the import / market country;

3.Thereafter, the trader proceeds with preparation of export documents required in order to be able to export from Sudan. At this stage, the applicant must ensure that he / she obtains all the required documents from different authorities basing on the type of goods being exported; therefore the applicant must know the specific documents required for particular products;

4.When the trader has all the required documents, he / she proceeds with clearing goods at the customs authority. Clearing goods at the customs authority is as below:-

• The process begins with the exporter declaring his / her exports to the customs authority. This is done on a prescribed form which is filled and submitted to the authority with all the necessary documents;
• The customs authority upon receipt of documents are examined, assessed and verified to ensure the declared exports match with the submitted documents;
• When exports are approved, the authority assesses duties that the export should has to clear before goods are released;
• When all taxes and duties are cleared, the customs authority releases the imports;

5.The exporter then goes ahead to with port and terminal handling. Here the exporter declares exports to the exit port authority by submitting all the necessary documents to the port authorities. When documents are received, the port authority examines, assesses documents and thereafter verifies exports against the submitted goods. When verified, the exporter should clear any prescribed fees, when fees are cleared, the port authority releases the goods;

6.Thereafter the exporter can then proceed with transportation of goods to the market country

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Required Documents

1.Export Permit

2.Bill of Lading or Airway Bill covers

3.Certificate of Origin

4.Commercial invoice

5.Packing list

6.Payment receipts

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Foreign Trade

Gamma Street, P.O. Box 194, Khartoum, Sudan

Telephone No.: +249-11-772540 / +249-11-772640

Fax: +249-11-776359 / +249-11-773950

Email: [email protected]

Sudan Customs Authority

Telephone No: 249912175137 / 249912384635 / 249912458372

Website: http://customs.gov.sd/

Ministry of Finance & National Economy

Khartoum, Sudan

Eligibility

A trader of mature age with all requirements.

Fees

Approximately US$ 2,050 as detailed below:-

1.Preparation Export Documents US$ 500

2.Customs clearance US$ 500

3.Ports and terminal handling US$ 300

4.Inland transportation US$ 750

Validity

As long as the trader meets all the requirements for exportation

Documents to Use

1.Export Declaration Forms / Customs Export Declaration

2.Export EX Form

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Processing Time

Exportation processes take about thirty two (32) days as shown below: -

1.Preparation Export Documents 18 days

2.Customs clearance 3 days

3.Ports and terminal handling 6 days

4.Inland transportation 5 days

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Instructions

1.Exporters should be adults of mature age;

2.Minors should be represented by an adult person thereof;

3.Ensure that the goods to be exported meet the required standards;

4.Applicants must be authorized to trader in the country;

5.Applicants must be aware of the restricted and prohibited exports;

6.Be aware of the customs export procedures in the country;

7.Traders are argued to seek assistance in cases where they are not sure of what to do during the export procedure;

8.Traders are encouraged to avoid errors and omissions in the process of declaring exports as it may result into penalties;

9.Ensure that a receipt is issued whenever payment is made;

Required Information

1.Name and address of trader

2.Particulars of goods / services to be exported

3.Location of market / Country of import

4.Details of importer in the market country;

5.Value of exports

Need for the Document

Exporting goods is the process of selling goods to a foreign country. Like importation, exportation of goods in to Sudan is controlled by government through its customs authority the Sudan Customs Authority.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

1.Local produces attain market through exportation;

2.It allows full exploitation of resources;

3.The country earns revenue from export taxes and duties;

4.Exportation builds and strengthens relationships with different countries;

5.Exporters are able to earn increased income;

External Links

http://iati.dfid.gov.uk/iati_documents/3769118.doc

http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/economies/Africa/Sudan-INTERNATIONAL-TRADE.html

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

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/SD-Sudan-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm

http://info.worldbank.org/etools/wti/docs/Sudan_brief.pdf

http://sudan.visahq.com/customs/

http://sudan.visahq.com/customs/#!export-regulations

http://www.economywatch.com/world_economy/sudan/export-import.html

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