democratic republic of congo customs information additional

Democratic Republic of Congo Customs Information Additional Information

Exemption Certificate Application Procedure – Process to be followed

Flowchart

How ?

Who ? Do what ?

UN agencies Submit a letter of agreement to the Ministry of Foreign

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

UN Agencies

Supplier

Arrange the shipment of the goods and send all shipping documents (transport, commercial, origin and administrative documents)

UN Agencies

Case 1 : UN Agencies

Give all the administrative, commercial, origin and transport document to the clearing agent for the preparation of the declaration of import duty exemption form(IE).

Check the Letter of agreement

Approval of the letter of agreement

No

Yes

Plan to import commodities in DRC

Clearing agent Submit all the administrative, commercial, origin and transport document together with the declaration of import duty exemption form(IE) to DGDA (Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises) the customs authority.

DGDA (Tax exemption Department)

Gives approval to declaration of import duty exemption form(IE)

Approves and stamp the document

Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations of 13 february 1946

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Is the letter correct ?

Sign all shipping documents and send them to the UN Agency

Who ? Do What ? How ?

Clearing agent

Submit all the administrative, commercial, origin and transport document together with the declaration of import duty exemption form(IE) to the UN agency for preparation of a document called ‘Note verbale‘

UN Agencies

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Clearing agent

Submit all the administrative, commercial, origin and transport document together with the approved declaration of import duty exemption form(IE) and the approved Note verbale to DGDA at the point of entry of the goods

OCC (Congolese Control Office

Quality control of goods, control of transport, commercial, administrative and origin of goods document

Give approval

Clearing agent

Case 2 : UN Agencies

Control correct ?

No

Yes

Pay all cost in connection with the goods to SCTP the Port authority and obtain the release of the goods.

Writing of the Note verbale and approval from the Country Representative

Approves and stamp the document

Prepare a Note verbale

Is it correct ??

Gives approval to the note verbale

No Yes

UN Agencies

Submit all the administrative, commercial, origin and transport document together with the approved declaration of import duty exemption form(IE) and the approved Note verbale to the clearing agent

Documents are signed off and stamped by the Receiver, the Controller and the Customs brigade

Good released by the Customs brigade

Fin

Law #004/2001 of July 20th 2001 on General provision for Non profit organization and utility institutions in DR Congo.

How ?

Who ? Do What?

UN & NGO

DGDA

Supplier

Case 3 : Special release procedure

Ships the goods

Request verification

Give approval to the document

No

Yes

Clearing agent

DGDA Release the documents and regulate the procedure.

Regularly import commodities Note Verbale : UN Arrêté interministériel : NGO

Apply for a one year special release

Based on the Law #004/2001 of July 20th 2001 on General

provision for Non profit organization and utility

institutions in DR And the UN Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of 13 february 1946

Is it correct ?

Delivery of the one year permanent special release by the Customs authority

Fin

With the special release and the shipping documents (transport, administrative, origin and commercial) the clearing agent take delivery of the goods.

Approval

No

Yes

File correct?

Clearing agent

Regulate by submitting the following documents: (Note verbale (UN) Accord cadre & Arrêté interministériel (NGO) + shipping documents to the customs authorities (DGDA)

List of compulsory customs clearance documents

UN & NGO

Document type UN NGO Common documents

Transport documents

Airwaybill Bill of lading Waybill Consignment note

Commercial documents Invoice Packing list

Document of origin Certificate of origin

Administrative documents

Donation or Gift certificate Health certificate Phytosanitary Certificate Import licence Insurance certificate

Specific documents Lettre of agreement framework agreement Note verbale Arrêté interministériel

Customs Information by Entry Points (port, lake/river, airport, overland entry points)

The main gateway for overseas trade to and from the Western DRC is the port of Matadi, which accounts for some two thirds of imports in value terms and more than four fifths in terms of weight.

Matadi therefore accounts for a considerably larger share of physical entry into the DRC. Kinshasa airport is also a significant entry point, accounting for some 10 percent of import values. (Source: http://elibrary.worldbank.org/doi/pdf/10.1596/1813-9450-5909.). For more information on Kinshasa airport, please check at the aviation section.

Gbadolité international airport is another potential entry point in the Katanga Province.(Please check at: http://www.airport-data.com/world-airports/FZFD-BDT/ for more information on Gbadolite airport).

In the Southern DRC, Kasumbalesa is the main border entry for goods imported into the DRC along the Lubumbashi-Lusaka (ZAMBIA)Corridor though the Kalemie border entry on the Lake Tanganyika plays a significant role for goods imported into DRC as well from TANZANIA.

The Lubumbashi international airport along with the Mbuji Mayi international airport are additional entry points of significant importance in the Southern DRC. (For more information on Lubumbashi airport, please check at http://www.airport-data.com/world-airports/FZQA-FBM/)

Information on Mbuji Mayi airport can be found at http://www.airport-data.com/world-airports/FZWA MJM/

The most significant entry points in the Eastern provinces are the Goma/Gisenyi border entry for goods imported into the DRC from Rwanda and Tanzania and the Uvira/Bujumbura border point for goods entering the country from Burundi and the Béni/Kasindi border point for goods entering the country from Uganda.

The border entry of ARU connecting the DRC to Uganda along with that of Mahagi can also be mentioned. Goma and Kisangani international airports are the additional entry points in the Eastern part of the Country.

For more information on Goma airport, please check at the Aviation section.

Additional information on Kisangani airport can be found at http://www.airport-data.com/world-airports/FZIC-FKI/)

In the Kasaï Occidental province, the following entry points bordering Angola have also been reported:

- KAMAKO:- SUMBULA- KABWAKALA- MAYANDA

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http://www.airport-data.com/world-airports/FZQA-FBM/

http://www.airport-data.com/world-airports/FZFD-BDT/

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Map 1: Main Supply Entry Points in DRC

A breakdown of the entry points by province is as follows:

BAS CONGO PROVINCE (PORT)

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There are three major entry points in Bas Congo Province:These are:

Matadi, Boma Banana.

Few entry points of less importance bordering ANGOLA can also be reported. Kimpangu (Angolan Border from Bas Congo)

Entry Point Details

Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.)

Matadi, (River) (For Goods entering the DRC from the Atlantic Ocean)

Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of Customs Office

Mr Théodore N’VEMBA

Title Head of Office, Matadi Beach

Address Matadi Port

Operating Hours

1st shift from 06.30 to 14.30 hrs

2nd shift from 14.30 to 22.30 hrs

3rd shift from 22.30 to 06.30 hrs

Telephone Number + 243 (0) 998306993 / 815079213

Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a

Email n/a

Web www.dgda.cd

Language(s) Correspondence French

Warehouse

8 warehouses for conventional cargoes (8 to 10,000 T per warehouse), Container terminal (60,000 sqm / 6.200 t), General cargo storage yard for export cargo (40,000

sqm) No reefer storage room exist. Limited area for stocking reefer container.

Customs Information and Document Requirements

Prior to arrival of the vessel, imports are subject to three formalities:

First, an import licence/declaration, issued by the Central Bank, must be obtained and deposited with a private bank.

Second, the import licence application is sent to BIVAC, which begins the preshipment inspection and AV(Attestation de vérificaton) procedure, certifying the goods (value, volume, type) prior to loading. The AV is usually available in the DRC in BIVAC offices before the goods arrive. The

procedure concludes with authentification of the hard copy by the OCC/DGDA unit within BIVAC, from which the importer obtains the document.

The third formality is for the shipping agent to obtain a FERI. OGEFREM manages the FERI. The information contained therein is usually identical to that in the BIVAC AV because it is drawn up afterwards. In addition, it is prepared according to the same logic: OGEFREM has foreign partners responsible for collecting the information in the loading ports. (UNs agencies and NGOs are exempted from the FERI procedure)

If there is no FERI and/or AV, the OCC is responsible for preparing these documents at destination, applying penalties (3 per cent of the CIF value for the AV).

The above procedure does not apply to UN and NGOs as per their agreement with their Sectoral Ministries.

Acceptance by the customs.

This commences with obtaining the manifest. According to the regulations, this manifest must be submitted 48 hours before the ship arrives.

Before goods can be unloaded, the quarantine services go on board and then authorization from DGDA and OCC is required. The goods are inspected by DGDA, SCTP and OCC officials, which each draw up their own records (entered by computer, checklist and tally). The manifest is then submitted in hard copy to DGDA, which enters it into the ASYCUDA system (entry of manifest box), together with a checklist record. At the same time, acceptance of the goods is recorded by hand in a register. It should also be noted that OGEFREM is involved in the process of entering the detailed manifest/declaration by the customs. OGEFREM compares the value of the freight declared in the freight manifest, the bill of lading with that appearing on the FERI in order to determine the (highest) taxable value established by DGDA. The same information must be sent to OCC to determine the CIF value used by the latter for the invoice.

Detailed declaration.

The person making the declaration enters the detailed declaration at the customs office in the port of Matadi. He submits it at the acceptance counter, which checks that there is an AV.

Following the declaration, DGDA issues a "prepayment" note based on the taxable value it has determined - which may or may not use the values transmitted by BIVAC and OGEFREM. In fact, these do not appear to be legally binding on DGDA. Based on this note, the person making the declaration pays the total amount to the bank, which pays it into the bank accounts of those entitled in accordance with the respective memoranda of understanding and gives a receipt. An electronic signal is sent to DGDA and the customs officer authorizes printing of the declaration.

Inspection.

The declaration depends on physical inspection by an inspector from the control service. Physical inspection applies to 100 per cent of declarations. In 90 per cent of the cases, the container is unpacked (source: forwarding agent). The inspection certificate is filled in, electronically, and then returned to the inspector, who is responsible for the final payment, and then to the deputy director, who gives his agreement to the clearance note, which is returned to the inspector, who issues the actual note. Then it is sent to the customs officer, who signs it and the payment is cashed.

If the goods are to be transferred to Kinshasa, the formalities are exactly the same but the goods are covered by a permit subject to security.

OCC (Congolese Control Office) procedures

At the same time, the person making the declaration has to go through a second series of controls at OCC. He submits his application to the OCC division at Matadi (outside the port) comprising the following:

• Four copies of the invoice; • Bill of lading; • FERI (either drawn up on loading or endorsed by OCC at

destination at the request of OGEFREM or certified by OGEGREM upon arrival); • Declaration order; • Client's invoice;

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• Laisser suivre (authorization to go ahead); • Authenticated BIVAC AV; • Attestation of origin (used clothing); • Authorization to import if required (foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals);

• Fumigation certificate (used clothing).

The OCC's "import control" service in the Matadi division (in town) cross-checks the information. The application is then sent to the "central price office" (in the port), which draws up a note of the value. It is also responsible for adjustments if there is no AV on the basis of the service on the quay which has compiled the checklist (entered by computer).

The application is transmitted to the OCC's one-stop shop (port), which registers it. It is examined by the "applications acceptance" office. DGDA's manifest is compared with the findings of the service on the quay. If they correspond, the office gives the application a number. If not, the application is rejected.

The application then goes to the "codification office", which enters the information in the computer system, checks the tariff heading and enters the information in the invoice and the bill of lading. After this it goes to the "invoicing office", which checks the AV value against the value verified by the central price office. The fees are calculated as follows: control fees, tally fees and additional charges as determined by OCC. The taxable base is the OCC value and not the value accepted by DGDA as regards not only the f.o.b. value but also the freight and insurance value. Controls by OCC are on the VERITAS (BIVAC) basis.

OCC also takes part in the visit with the customs, DGM and ANR. It reserves the right to inspect the quality of the goods, taking samples if needed, in addition to verifying conformity with the information given in the AV. This is done systematically for pharmaceuticals and foodstuffs.

Exit of the goods. After the DGDA visit has been completed and the clearance note issued, DGDA's acceptance service issues an exit voucher to the person making the declaration. The DGDA brigade records the actual exit in a register. OCC's services note the exit. If the carrier has no security or if there is a change of vehicle, the goods are escorted by DGDA and OCC at a cost of US$800/five vehicles for three or four days.

Other formalities If the goods are unloaded outside the opening hours of DGDA's services, a request for special

services and a written authorization are required. If there is an increase in the duties and taxes, DGDA's services draw up a report and put a cross-

entry in the computer system.(Source: Diagnostic Trade Integration Study, Ministry of trade, small and medium-sized Entreprises, www.worldbank.org)

Clearing System

The DRC customs regulation requires the use of an authorized clearing and forwarding agent to customs clear goods. The following clearing agents have offices in MATADI:

Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

AMICONGO

13, AVE AVIATEURS - KINSHASA - RDC

Name:n/a

Title:n/a

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.amicongo.com

Tel:+243997045918 - 0998510608

Fax:n/a

Summary of Role and Services

Please check at : www.amicongo.com

Freight Forwarder & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax

COMEXAS AFRIQUE

BP. 14797 - KINSHASA - RDC

Name:n/a

Title:n/a

Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

Web: www.comexas.cd

Tel: +243819908920

Fax:n/a

Summary of Services

Please check : www.comexas.cd


GTM

Route des Poids Lourds 1338

Kingabwa/Limete

Kinshasa

Name: Marie-Jose Henry

Title: Sales & Marketing Department


Web: www.gtmdrc.com

Tel: +243998018900/ +243970060014

Fax:n/a

Summary of Services

Please check at: www.gtmdrc.com


SDV Agetraf

4200 Avenue du Général Bobozo

Name:Barry Abdourahmane

Title:/a


Web: http://www.bollore-africa-logistics.com/qui-sommes-nous/filiales-en-afrique/rdc.html

Tel: +243991005705

Fax:n/a

http://www.amicongo.com/

http://www.amicongo.com/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.worldbank.org/

http://www.bollore-africa-logistics.com/qui-sommes-nous/filiales-en-afrique/rdc.html



http://www.gtmdrc.com/




http://www.comexas.cd/


mailto:[email protected]/[email protected]


Title:/a



Fax:n/a

Summary of Services

Please check at: http://www.bollore-africa-logistics.com/qui-sommes-nous/filiales-en-afrique/rdc.html


COMEXAS AFRIQUE

BP. 14797 - KINSHASA - RDC

Name:n/a

Title:n/a

Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

Web: www.comexas.cd

Tel: +243819908920

Fax:n/a

Summary of Services

Please check : www.comexas.cd


GTM


Kingabwa/Limete

Kinshasa




Web: www.gtmdrc.com

Tel: +243998018900/ +243970060014

Fax:n/a

Summary of Services


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Entry Point Details


Banana, (River) (For Goods entering the DRC from the Atlantic Ocean)


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Title n/a

Address n/a

Operating Hours n/a

Telephone Number n/a

Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a

Email n/a

Web www.dgda.cd


Warehouse

Open yard area (6000 sqm / Estimated containers stacking capacity: 100 teus)

Warehouse (roofed) (450 sqm, 2 084.00 cbm, 4000 ts / Cargo on pallets


The ASYCUDA/SYDONIA system has yet to be implemented in Banana port. Clearing operations are done manually.







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Clearing System

An authorized clearing and forwarding agent is required to customs clear goods in DRC

Below is a list of clearing agents currently in Banana:


SDV Agetraf


Name:Barry Abdourahmane

Title:/a



Tel: +243991005705

Fax:n/a

Summary of Services

Please check at: http://www.bollore-africa-logistics.com/qui-sommes-nous/filiales-en-afrique/rdc.html


GTM


Kingabwa/Limete

Kinshasa




Web: www.gtmdrc.com

Tel: +243998018900/ +243970060014

Fax:n/a

Summary of Services


KATANGA PROVINCE

The two major entry points by the volume of traffic in the Katanga province is Kasumbalesa and Kalemie. Kasumbalesa is a land entry point bordering Zambia while the Kalemie entry point is located on the Tanganyika Lake.

The following entry points below can also be found but are less important in terms of traffic:

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Pweto entry Point bordering Zambia (Land) Mokambo entry point bordering Zambia Moba entry point on the Tanganyika lake (Tanzania border) Kilwa entry point on the Moero lake (Zambia border) Kasenga entry point on the Moero lake, (Zambia border)

Entry Point Details


Kasumbalesa, Land (For Goods entering the DRC from ZAMBIA, the Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia, the Port of Durban in South Africa, and the Port of BEIRA in Mozambique)


Corneille MUZOME NOLUA

Title Sous-Directeur Guichet Unique

Address Kasumbalesa

Operating Hours From Morning to Evening

Telephone Number +243 (0) 818102806

Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a

Email n/a

Web www.dgda.cd


Warehouse

n/a


There are four public service providers at the border: Customs, Immigration, Bureau and Health Department. In order to ease congestion at the border, commercial goods are cleared inland DRC at a Customs facility 7 kilometers from the border. Only light trucks up to 10 tons are cleared at the border using manual clearance. It was further established that most of the consignments were cleared in Lubumbashi, thus the process done at Whisky is for Customs to generate a transit document for clearance in Lubumbashi. When physical examination is required, Customs Bureau and Health undertake joint inspections and are all signatories to the physical examination form. Inspections are done in a well shaded shed which can take up to 12 trucks for inspections at a time. Parking space at Whisky is managed by a private company called PACIFIC and they collect parking fees from all trucks going through the facility.Clearing System











Entry Point Details


Kalémie, Lake Tanganyika (For Goods entering the DRC from Tanzania)


Muhindo Wa Nedele

Title Sous- Directeur

Address Quartier Dav

Operating Hours 07H00 – 17H00

Telephone Number 0813051591

Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a

Email [email protected]

Web www.dgda.cd


Warehouse

General cargo warehouse with a capacity of 200 MT

No keep cool facilities

Free storage for 10 days after which a 10$ storage charge applies.


The special release procedure described in the Emergency response paragraph applies. The non emergency procedure also applies. However, the Sydonia system has yet to be implemented in Kalemie so customs clearing is done manually by the various departments (DGDA-OCC) etc…

Clearing System

An authorized clearing and forwarding agent is required to customs clear goods in DRC.

AMICONGO, XL TRADING and ARC EN CIEL are the three major clearing agents in Kalémie

NORTH KIVU PROVINCE

The main entry points in the North Kivu province are:

Goma Port,

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Bunagana (bordering Uganda) Ishasa (Bordering Uganda) and Kasindi (Bordering Uganda)

Entry Point Details


GOMA (Port), ISHASHA (Land), BUNAGANA (Land) (For Goods entering the DRC from the Port of Dar Es Salam TANZANIA, From RWANDA and UGANDA)


Zoé BOKANYA LOMBOTO (Goma) LUBUMBA MATUNGULU REMY (Ishasha)

Title Directeur Provincial (GOMA) Inspecteur Chef Local (ISHASHA)

Address 23, Avenue des Orchidées, Quartier des Volcans, GOMA

Operating HoursOffice hours: 0800 to 1700

Border hours: 0800 to 1800

Telephone Number+243999923630 (Goma)

+243997702121 (Ishasha)

Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a

Email n/a

Webwww.douanesrdc.com

www.dgda.cd


Warehouse

A small transit warehouse is located at the entry point Grande – barrière (the Corniche). (Capacity not available)


For Entry points of BUNAGANA and ISHASHA, all imports are taken to GOMA for customs clearance.Trucks are escorted to Goma by customs officers from DGDA, upon payment of US$80 per escort. (This fee is payable for the whole escort (up to 7 trucks), and not for each truck). Due to the ongoing crisis in the North – Kivu province, Bunagana border has been closed by the Congolese government as this entry point is occupied by M23. All trucks from Kampala (Uganda) and Mombasa (Kenya) for Goma and Bukavu transit through Rwanda to enter DRC.

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The special release procedure described in the Emergency response paragraph applies. The non emergency procedure also applies. However, the Sydonia system has yet to be implemented in Goma; so customs clearance of goods is done manually.

Clearing System


The main clearing agents are the following:

GECOTRANS SPRL SDV AGETRAF : Mr Olivier MERLO, Eastern DRC Manager (Tél : 0994183315). AGENCE MARITIME INTERNATIONALE DU CONGO, «AMICONGO» : Mr Clovis

HATABASEME, Chef d’agence, ai (Tél : 0995 485 381/ 0853 182 590). GENERALE DE COMMERCE ET DE TRANSIT, «GECOTRANS, sprl» : Monsieur Herman

KAMBALE, Coordonnateur Provincial (Tél : 0998 676 820) et Mme KAVIRA, Chef d’Agence Goma (Tél.: 0993 737 173).

GENERAL DE COMMERCE « GENERALCO » : Mr Henri MUNGANGI, Représentant, tél : 0997 401 507 et par Mr KIBANDE, Chef d’agence, tél : 0997 734 957

GTM (GETMA TRANSPORT MULTIMODAL): Mr Gérard LUKUSA, Responsable Provincial, tél : 0998133440 / 0999 967 596

Entry Point Details


KASINDI (Land) (For Goods entering the DRC from UGANDA)


YUMBA LOMANI / KASEREKA VUYIKALO

Title Sous-Directeur (No 1) de la DGDA Beni / DGDA Controller in Kasindi

Address n/a

Operating Hours From 07h30 to 18H00

Telephone Number +243 99998 5817 / +243 818131153

Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a

Email n/a

Webwww.douanesrdc.com

www.dgda.cd


Warehouse

There are no warehouses available in Kasindi.

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Customs have a “customs bonded parking lot called “TCB” (Container Terminal of BENI) in Mupanda area. The TCB is for parking of the trucks awaiting the completion of the customs clearing procedures.


Trucks coming from KASINDI are sent to BENI and go through the same procedure of escort as for GOMA.The special release procedure described in the Emergency response paragraph applies. The non emergency procedure also applies. The Sydonia system is not yet implemented in Kasindi so customs clearance of goods is done manually.

Clearing System

The clearing agent is : GECOTRANS. Declarant: Mr Arnold MWERA TSONGO; Tel: 0997708929 / 0817909163..

SOUTH KIVU PROVINCE

There are three majors entry points in South Kivu

The lake port called Kalundu at the southern end of the Uvira town, which provides links by boat to Kalemie, Kigoma in Tanzania, and Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi.

The Ruzizi II which provide links to Rwanda The Kamvivira entry point which provide links to Burundi

Entry Point Details


RUZIZI II (Land) (For Goods entering the DRC from RWANDA)


Mr KALIMU LUKUNDKI VENANT

AMICONGO

Title Représentant régional

Address67, av PE Lumumba

BP 2836 BUKAVU (RDC)

Operating Hours Not available


Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a


Web www.dgda.cd / www.douanesrdc.com


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Web n/a


Warehouse

No warehouse available


The special release procedure described in the Emergency response paragraph applies. The non emergency procedure also applies. The Sydonia system has yet to be implemented in Ruzizi II so customs clearance of goods is done manually.

Clearing System

Organizations must go through authorized clearing agents in order to clear their goods as per the DRC customs legislation.

Entry Point Details


KALUNDU (Lake Tanganyika) (For Goods entering the DRC from TANZANIA and BURUNDI)



AMICONGO



BP 2836 BUKAVU (RDC)

Operating Hours Not available

Telephone Number +243998623483

Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a


Web www.dgda.cd / www.douanesrdc.com


Warehouse

No warehouse availableCustoms Information and Document Requirements


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The special release procedure described in the Emergency response paragraph applies. The non emergency procedure also applies. The Sydonia system is not yet in place. Customs clearance of goods is done manually

Clearing System


Entry Point Details


KAMVIVIRA (Land) (For Goods entering the DRC from BURUNDI)



AMICONGO



BP 2836 BUKAVU (DRC)

Operating Hours


Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a


Webwww.dgda.cd

www.douanesrdc.com


Warehouse

No available Warehouse


The special release procedure described in the Emergency response paragraph applies. The non emergency procedure also applies. Customs clearance of goods is done manually.

Clearing System



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EQUATEUR PROVINCEThe major entry points for goods entering the DRC in Equateur Province from the Central African Republic are ZONGO and Gbadolité.From the Republic of Congo, Goods can enter the DRC via Equateur province at the border point of DONGO.

Entry Point Details


Zongo, (River) (For Goods entering the DRC from Central African Republic)


Assia Ondia

Title Inspecteur des Douanes, Chef de poste

Address Bureau DGDA Beach de Zongo

Operating Hours 08 AM to 04 PM

Telephone Number +243819606801 / +2430843674072

Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a


Web

www.douanesrdc.com

www.dgda.cd


Warehouse

There is no warehouse at Zongo beach. UNHCR owns a warehouse located in town.


The special release procedure described in the Emergency response paragraph applies. The non emergency procedure also applies. Customs clearance done manually.

Clearing System

Since there is no clearing/forwarding agent available in Zongo, organisations are able to clear their own goods

ORIENTALE PROVINCEThe main entry points for Import Goods from UGANDA to DRC are MAHAGI and ARU.


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Other entry points such as Nobili/Kamango and Koboko for imports goods from UGANDA and Yei and Yambio for imports goods from South Sudan can also be mentioned. Entry Point Details


MAHAGI,(Lake Albert) (For Goods entering the DRC from UGANDA)


MICHEL MASUVA Nduki

Title Controller

Address MAHAGI

Operating Hours Lundi – Vendredi 08h00 to 17 h 00, samedi 08h00-14h 00


Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a

Email n/a

Web n/a

Language(s) Correspondence French, Swahili, Lingala

Warehouse

No customs warehouse in Mahagi. There is just a toll free parking.


The special release procedure described in the Emergency response paragraph applies. The non emergency procedure also applies. Manual customs clearing procedure.

Clearing System

An authorized clearing and forwarding agent is required to customs clear goods in DRC. The following clearing agents are presents in Mahagi

SEP CONGO for fuel

GECONTRANS

and CETA

Entry Point Details

http://www.dgda.cd/




ARU, Land (For Goods entering the DRC from UGANDA)


Baoya Jean Piere

Title Inspecteur chef Local

Address ARU



Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a

Email n/a

Web www.dgda.


Warehouse

No customs warehouse in ARU. There is just a toll free parking


The special release procedure described in the Emergency response paragraph applies. The non emergency procedure also applies. Customs clearance done manually

Clearing System

A registered clearing agent should be used to facilitate the procedure if not available at the point of entry the organisattion clear his own goods.

The following clearing agents has presence in ARU:

CEP CONGO for fuel GECONTRANS CETA

Entry Point Details


Kasenyi, lake Albert (For Goods entering the DRC from UGANDA)

Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of Customs

ABAKWITO Flory

Office

Title Controleur

Address Kasenyi



Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a

Email n/a

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Warehouse

No customs warehouse in kasenyi


The special release procedure described in the Emergency response paragraph applies. The non emergency procedure also applies. The Kasenyi port is managed by a companie called CONGO NILE. Traffic to and from Udanga is done using its own fleet of vessels.

Clearing System

A registered clearing agent should be used to facilitate the procedure if not available at the point of entry the organisattion clear his own goods.

The following clearing agents has presence in Kasenyi:

SEP CONGO for fuel GECONTRANS CETA

Entry Point Details


Bunia, Land (For Goods entering the DRC from UGANDA)


KAPAJIKA

Title Controleur

Address MAHAGI Town

Operating Hours 08h00 to 17 h 00


Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a

Email n/a

Web n/a


Warehouse

No customs warehouse in Bunia.There is just a free parking area.


The special release procedure described in the Emergency response paragraph applies. The non emergency procedure also applies. Custom clearance is done manually

Clearing System

A registered clearing agent should be used to facilitate the customs clearnace procedure.

The following clearing agents has presence in ARU:

SEP CONGO for fuel GECONTRANS CETA

KINSHASA

In addition to Kinshasa airport which accounts for a significant part of import value, there are various river ports which act as entry points for goods entering the country from the Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic.

These are:

Beach Ngobila (For Goods entering the DRC from The Republic of Congo) Gare Fluviale (For Goods entering the DRC from The Republic of Congo) Port de Kinshasa (For Goods entering the DRC from The Republic of Congo and the

Central African Republic) Port NOCAFEX (For Goods entering the DRC from The Republic of Congo and the

Central African Republic) Port SODEFOR (For Goods entering the DRC from The Republic of Congo and the

Central African Republic) Port BRALIMA (For Goods entering the DRC from The Republic of Congo and the

Central African Republic)

Port SEP Congo ((For fuel products entering the DRC from The Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic)

For more information on each river ports, please check at: www.cicos.info/Port

Entry Point Details


Beach Ngobila, River (For Goods entering the DRC from The Republic of Congo)


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Title n/a

Address n/a

Operating Hours n/a

Telephone Number +243999905669 SCTP

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Telex n/a

Telegram n/a

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Warehouse

Warehouse is available at each port. In addition most of the official clearing agents has their owned bonded warehouse offering adequate storage capacity.


The One-Stop system introduced at Matadi Port and N’djili airpot has not yet been implemented at the Beach in Kinshasa.

It is reported that apart from DGDA, OCC and DGM that are entitled to be present at official border post, there are a high number of other agencies sais to operate at the Beach Ngobila in Kinshasa.

Clearing System

See above

Entry Point Details


Port of Kinshasa, River (For Goods entering the DRC from The Republic of Congo)


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Title n/a

Address n/a

Operating Hours n/a

Telephone Number Directeur du Départment SCTP, Tel.: +243999972646

Fax Number n/a

Telex n/a

Telegram n/a

Email n/a

Web n/a

Language(s) Correspondence French, Lingala

Warehouse

Warehouse is available at each port. In addition most of the official clearing agents has their owned bonded warehouse offering adequate storage capacity.


The One-Stop system introduced at Matadi Port and N’djili airpot has not yet been implemented at the Port of Kinshasa.

Clearing System

See above

http://www.cicos.info/Port