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Importing to Côte d’Ivoire

IOR Africa: Your Importer of Record Experts in Côte d’Ivoire

Taxes: 18%

Duties: 30%

Lead Time: 1 Week

Best carrier option: Freight Forwarder

  • Livestock
  • animal products (including hides and skins) are subject to prior authorization from the Ministry of Animal Husbandry
  • Pharmaceutical and medical products
  • beauty-health care products
Documents Required

Documents Requirements for Côte d’Ivoire Customs:

  • Commercial Invoice

  • Packing List

  • Air WayBill

Common Challenges When Importing to Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire’s expanding IT sector is creating strong opportunities for global tech and telecom imports. However, the country’s evolving regulatory landscape, frequent changes, and strict compliance requirements can create uncertainty for businesses entering the market.

1

Ambiguity in IT Import Regulations

Frequent updates and unclear regulatory guidance make it difficult for businesses to predict compliance requirements, discouraging new technology investments.

2

Customs Oversight and Valuation

The Customs Office inspects and values imports under WTO guidelines. Incorrect customs declaration filings or undervaluation can result in delays, fines, or shipment rejection.

3

Language Requirements

Documentation for IT hardware and software—including keyboards, manuals, operating systems, and applications—must be provided in French. Submissions in other languages risk compliance issues or rejections.

4

European Standards Compliance

All imported equipment must meet European electrical and metric standards. Non-conformity can block shipments or require costly rework.

How to Overcome These Challenges

By working with IOR Africa, businesses can:

Manage customs inspections, valuation, and WTO-based clearance procedures

Translate and prepare all documentation in French to meet regulatory requirements

Ensure compliance with Côte d’Ivoire’s changing IT import regulations

Guarantee conformity with European electrical and metric standards

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