Country Guide: Chad
Updated: November 18, 2015
Household Goods and Personal Effects
Documents Required
- Packing list
- Copy of Passport
- Original Bill of Lading (OBL) – no Express Release accepted / Airway Bill (AWB)
- Original valued inventory in French dated and signed by the shipper
- Invoice for all electrical items less than 6 months old
- Resident or Work Permit or letter from the employer
- Non-sale Certificate (stating that client will not sell personal effects in Chad)
- Move Certificate (Certificat de Demenagement) from City Hall / Police Station
Specific Information
- The Non-sale Certificate must state that the client will not sell his or her personal effects in Chad.
- Resident / Work Permit / Letter of Employment
- Non-diplomatic shipments are subject to 2% “Taxe statistique” + 20% “droits d
- A Certificate of Free Entry may be granted by Customs for diplomatic imports if all documentation requirements are met (Diplomats).
- Documents must be provided to agent prior to the arrival of the shipment to obtain duty-free clearance (Diplomats).
Motor Vehicles
Documents Required
- Original Registration Card
- Insurance Certificate
- Original Purchase Invoice
- Non-sale Certificate
Specific Information
- Taxes on motor vehicles will depend on age, power, etc. (approximately 61% costs in freight)
- The original Bill of Lading must show chassis number, engine number, cubic capacity, year of manufacture, brand and model.
- Cars older than 3 years cannot be imported.
Pets
Documents Required
- Certificate of Vaccination (must include rabies)
- Health Certificate
Specific Information
- The Health Certificate must show current vaccinations by a veterinarian in country of departure and dated no more than 14 days prior to arrival.
Restricted/Dutiable Items
- Firearms and ammunitions (authorization from territorial administration is required)
- Drugs
- Pornography, defamatory, or obscene publications
- Alcohol (only “Fond de Cave”) is acceptable and is duty free (less than 20 bottles)
Prohibited Items
- Arms, ammunition and explosives
- Illegal drugs
- Pornography, defamatory, or obscene publications
Consignment Instructions
Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.
Helpful Website(s):
http://www.botswanaembassy.org
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html