Sudan - Import Goods

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Procedure

1.An importer starts with preparing all the required documents. The applicant at this stage is expected to obtain different documents from different authorities basing on the type of goods being imported;

2.When all documents have been obtained, the importer proceeds with customs clearance of imports. Customs clearance involves a set of functions undertaken by a nations customs authority in the act of controlling importation and exportation of goods / services. In the importation procedure, customs clearance involves the following:-

• The importer declaring imports to the customs authority which is done by obtaining and filling a declaration form and thereafter submitting it to the authority with all the necessary support documents.
• When documents are received by the customs authority, they are assessed to ensure that true information and documents have been submitted and that the imports meet the required standards;
• After assessment, and imports are approved, the authority assesses duties that the import should clear;
• Upon clearance of taxes and duties, the customs authority releases the imports;

3.When goods arrive at the port of entry, the importer is supposed to declare imports to the port authority. This is done by submitting required documents to the port authorities and it is usually done concurrently with the above procedure (customs clearing). The port authority examine and assess documents and thereafter verify imports against the submitted goods; if imports are verified, the import should clear any prescribed fees and thereafter the port authority releases goods;

4.When imports have been released by customs and port authorizes, the import can then proceed with transportation of goods to the destined place in the Sudan;

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Required Documents

1.Identification documents of trader

2.Import permit

3.Commercial invoice (from supplier)

4.Bill of lading

5.Certificate of origin

6.Packing list

7.Payment receipts

Office Locations & Contacts

Sudan Customs Authority

Telephone No: 249912175137 / 249912384635 / 249912458372

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

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]

Ministry of Finance & National Economy

Khartoum

Eligibility

A trader of mature age who meets all requirements for importation in to the country can import at any time.

Fees

Total fees incurred in the importation processes is approximately US$ 2,900 and is as detailed below:-

• Document Preparation US$ 750
• Customs clearance US$ 350
• Handling goods at the ports US$ 300
• Inland transportation US$ 1,500

Validity

As long as the import has an import permit and meets all other requirements for importing he / she continues importing goods into Sudan

Documents to Use

1.IM Form

2.Customs Import Declaration Form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

It takes about forty six (46) days for a trader to import to South Sudan. The days are divided as below: -

1.Document Preparation 24 days

2.Customs clearance 11 days

3.Handling goods at the ports 7 days

4.Inland transportation 4 days

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Instructions

1.Applicants must be adults thus in cases of a minor, he / she should be represented by an adult person thereof;

2.Be an authorized importer with evidence of authorization;

3.Applicants must be aware of the restricted and prohibited imports;

4.Be aware of the procedures of the customs authority;

5.Traders must make sure that their imports meet the required standards;

6.If not well conversant with the customs procedures, seek assistance;

7.Ensure that details of all imports are declared as errors and omissions are penalized;

Required Information

1.Name and address of the importer

2.Details of imports (type, name, quality and quantity)

3.Value of imports

4.Origin of imports

5.The place and date of purchase

6.The name and type of the firm from whom the goods are purchased

Need for the Document

Importation of goods refers to the process of entering goods in to a given country from another. Importing 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.The country earns revenue from taxes and duties on imports;

2.Importing goods introduces new products on to the local market;

3.It increases variety on the local market;

4.There is creation of new jobs in the country;

5.It always for fair prices on quality goods as producers and importers struggle to supply the same market

External Links

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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