To import, you need to:

1.       Present a copy of the letter from the Ministry of Finance indicating your NUIT (Single Tax Identification Number).

2.       Present a copy of the importer’s card, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

3.       Complete the form in which you appoint the Clearing Agent to represent you at Customs in the process to clear your goods through customs.

4.       Deal with the procurement procedures, in order to acquire the goods abroad, and guarantee that all paperwork is properly in order and with the necessary requirements to enable you to justify the customs value.

5.       Hand in the following documents for importation purposes:

a.       Original copy of the title ofownership of the goods, duly legalised by the shipping agent (bill of lading, airway bill, road transport permit for goods, notice of arrival from the railways, etc.);

b.      Original invoice with FOB value of goods, plus freight and insurance costs (these latter, in detail);

c.      Packing list of the goods;

d.      Licenses, when necessary (from agriculture, veterinary, fisheries, police, environment, health services, etc.,- as appropriate);

e.      Other official documents that may be required.

6.       Provide payment for the requisition of funds presented by the clearing agent, in order to pay for the duties, VAT, excise taxes, JUE fees, non-intrusive verification fees and other expenses relating to customs clearance.

7.       Deal with the process for collecting the goods from Customs enclosure, after receiving the “Authorisation for Release of Goods”.

8.       Make any payments that need to be made to the supplier through the banking system.