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Country Customs Information
- Imports
- Exports
- Transiting Goods
- Prohibited / Restricted Goods
- Aramex Clearance Service
- References
Imports
General Import Guidelines
- The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
- Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
- Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Waybill, a Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin, a Certificate of Conformity and a Packing List
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If goods' value above USD 1,000 importer needs Letter of Credit (LC)
- HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice. Where the HS Codes are not stated, Customs Authorities shall determine the proper HS Codes based on the goods and the stated description
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Import Duties and Fees
- The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to Algeria
- Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
- Customs duties vary from 5% - 30% to be levied on CIF
- The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into Algeria is 17%
- International express or courier imports with declared value below USD 1,000 are duty free
- Goods with declared value of more than a USD 1,000 will be treated as normal cargo goods, and will require a formal customs clearance
The following are trade agreements with Algeria that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs duties reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required
- Arab League
- Euro-Med
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Duties Exemption
A number of goods are exempted from customs duties and VAT. Below are some of the applied exemptions:
- Goods addressed to government or semi-government agencies
- Diplomatic goods
- Oil and gas items (some items)
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Imports Required Documents
General Imports
Import Declaration is processed in the event of goods being imported into Algeria from other countries. The below documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin
- Packing List (detailed)
- Certificate of conformity
Re-Export
Import Declaration is processed in the event of importing goods into Algeria for purpose of re-exporting. The below documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin
- Packing List (detailed)
Temporary Import - Exhibition / Repair and Return
Upon entry of goods into Algeria on temporary basis for the purpose of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance, a deposit amount equivalent to customs duties and VAT has to be made for the benefit of Customs Authorities. The deposit is refunded upon exporting the goods. If the goods are not being exported the deposit is forfeited. The below documents are needed:
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin
- Packing List (detailed)
- Contract between shipper and importer
- Guarantee letter
- Acceptance letter (from supplier)
- ATA carnet (only for Exhibitions)
When completing your Commercial Invoice, we recommend that you abide by Aramex guidelines to ensure timely and efficient clearance Read More
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Exports
When exporting goods from Algeria some documents and regulations will be applied before the exit of goods to the destination. Failure to submit required documents may delay goods when exporting
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Certain goods which are
listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if
exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Aramex offers clearance service covering
the following Customs Ports:
Aramex offers a wide range of customs
clearance services (starting with Delivery Order collection up to delivery of
goods). In addition, Aramex offers storage in Aramex warehouses when needed.
In key locations, Aramex
employees are certified and supported by a customer service team to keep
customers updated, and address all inquiries. Please contact our Aramex Customer Service
team
for an offer
Exporters need to include the
following documents with their goods:
Other documents that
could be required would depend on the specific requirements of the destinations. Aramex maintain a list of needed documents and customs information per country (please
select country name on this
page )
Important Notes
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Transiting Goods
Transiting Goods through Algeria can only remain in Algeria for 45 days from the date of arrival into the country
To process Transiting Goods, the below documents are needed:
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Prohibited /
Restricted Goods
Aramex will not
transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of Algeria
In accordance to Aramex Shipping Policy, the following items are not acceptable
for transport by Aramex:
Some goods
require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into Algeria. Some
examples are shown below:
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Aramex Clearance
Service
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References