Documentation Requirements for Guinea Customs
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Air WayBill
Importing to Guinea
IOR Africa: Your Importer of Record Experts in Guinea
Taxes: 20%
Duties: 5%
Lead times: 1 Week
Best carrier option: Freight Forwarder
Restricted items: Live animals and fresh meats, Machines capable of manufacturing counterfeit currencies, Firearms, ammunition, bullets, cartridges, and powders, Military equipment, Pornographic publications, Medals and coins, Poisonous and narcotic substances, Explosives, Live plants and soil fertilizers, Fuel, Products containing asbestos, Used vehicles over 13 years old starting from July 15, 2021
Importer of Record Guinea
Importer of Record expertise is critical when dealing with Guinea’s import environment. For shipments exceeding 12 million GNF (approximately USD 1,250), importers must secure formal authorization (Demande Descriptive d’Importation – DDI) from the Ministry of Commerce. Corruption remains a significant challenge that can hinder efficient processing. To address this, Guinea launched the Guichet Unique du Commerce Exterieur—an innovative online one-stop-shop portal introduced in September 2019—which digitizes commercial transactions, simplifies the clearance workflow, and expedites the issuance of necessary certifications and authorizations. Despite these hurdles, Guinea’s growing economy continues to drive strong demand for technology products and services. As part of the Mano River Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Guinea benefits from standardized customs tariffs and regional integration. For businesses aiming to navigate telecom gear import regulations effectively, partnering with IOR Africa is the key to smooth, compliant operations.