Togo

Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required                                          

• Copy of passport
• Packing list in French
• Change of residence certificate / letter of transfer of employment
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / no express release / air waybill (AWB) (2 originals)
• Original valued inventory in French, dated, and signed by the owner of the goods
• Letter from the employer explaining the owner of the goods is starting a new contract in Togo
• Invoice for all electrical items less than 6 months old
• Resident permit / work permit / letter of employment
• Non-sale certificate (statement that owner of the goods will not sale his personal effects)
• Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaison (BSC) / cargo tracking note (CTN) to be obtained from shipping line at port of loading

 

Specific Information

• All documents must be provided to agent 2 weeks prior to arrival of the shipment in order to obtain duty-free clearance in advance of shipment arrival.
• If the owner of the goods is a diplomat, there is no tax provided a waiver of duties and taxes from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is obtained.
• If an owner of the goods is a private / expatriate / returning citizen, Customs will levy 10.5 % duties and taxes on the cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value.
•  All shipments are subject to inspection by Customs, including diplomatic shipments.

 

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Original registration card
• Purchase invoice
• OBL
• Non-sale certificate

 

Specific Information

• The duty rates on motor vehicles are as follows:
  • No taxes if diplomatic
  • 54 % CIF if private shipper
• 2% if owner of the goods working for international organizations
• Vehicles should be sent in a separate container from the shipment.

 

Pets

Documents Required

• Vaccination record
• Veterinary health certificate

 

Specific Information

• The veterinary health certificate must be issued within 3 days prior to arrival and state that the animal is and has been free from contagious disease at least 6 weeks prior to departure from the origin country.
• Pets may be transported as accompanied baggage or cargo.
• An import license is required for animals arriving from certain countries; contact agent for specific information.

 

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Alcohol (only "Fond de Cave") is accepted (20 bottles)
• The following items may qualify for free import if within the limits indicated by persons at least 15 years of age:
  • Cigarettes (100), cigarillos (100), cigars (50), tobacco (100 g)
• Fruits and vegetables (a phytosanitary certificate is required)

 

Prohibited Items

• Firearms and ammunitions (authorization from the territorial administration is required)
• Drugs

 

Consignment Instructions

Recommended:  Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.