What are the requirements for Ivory Coast?

The requirements for Ivory Coast are: Every consignment of regulated imported goods must be accompanied by a Conformity Certificate. Certificates are needed to ensure customs clearance of shipments. Any shipments arriving without the Certificate of Conformity will be rejected and penalties applied.

Does Côte d'Ivoire require a certificate of Conformity for customs clearance?

All exporters to Côte d’Ivoire must have a certificate of conformity for customs clearance. Publication of Technical Regulations The Official Journal (Journal Officiel) is the national gazette. Proposed technical regulations are not published for comment. Final regulations are published in the Official Journal.

Does Côte d'Ivoire have a verification of conformity programme?

The Government of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a Verification of Conformity programme for all exports to the country. Exporters/Importers trading with the Ivory Coast will need to comply with the requirements of the Verification of Conformity Programme in order for their goods to clear Customs.

How does Ivoirian import inspection work?

Exporters should note that the inspection process is triggered by the Ivoirian importer when they file an import declaration form (FDI). The fee charged by the National Single Customs Window Platform for inspection services is 0.75 percent of the FOB value of the merchandise to supply on the market.

How much does a customs inspection cost in Côte d'Ivoire?

The fee charged by the National Single Customs Window Platform for inspection services is 0.75 percent of the FOB value of the merchandise to supply on the market. The inspection company receives 1.05 percent of the FOB value of merchandise, 0.8 percent for oil, and 1 percent for wood before export from Côte d’Ivoire.

What is a free-on-board (FOB) value in Côte d'Ivoire?

All goods entering Côte d’Ivoire with a free-on-board (FOB) value exceeding one million CFA (approximately $1,600) must be inspected by the inspection company at the point of origin to ensure that invoice valuation is consistent with the goods shipped. The inspection certificate is then used as the basis for customs valuation.