Customs Duties and Taxes on Imports
Afghanistan Customs and Other Import Duties was at 32.55% in 2016, compared to 31.77% in 2015, according to the Afghanistan customs office.
Customs Classification
Afghanistan is a member of the World Customs organization and does comply with the harmonized customs system.
Import Procedures
All imported goods and products must submit a customs declaration accompanied by an invoice or other proof of the price actually paid as well as a certificate of origin, and shipment documentation (original bill of lading and packing list). Transit permission is required for shipments transiting through Pakistan; the Transit Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MoCI) oversees transit permission. Importers and exporters must consider whether supporting documentation should be sought from “interested” Ministries prior to Customs declaration; armored vehicles require Ministry of Interior (MoI) certification; communication equipment requires the approval of the Ministry of Communications (MoC), and medicines require Ministry of Public Health certification.
You can consult the Afghan Investment Support Agency's website to find out more about the process for customs clearance.
Importing Samples
There are no specific procedures for sample shipments. Sample shipments require the same set of documents as a normal shipment. The value of goods should still appear on the commercial invoice indicating "for customs clearance purpose only'' on the invoice. Zero value invoices are not acceptable.
Customs Duties and Taxes on Imports
Afghanistan Customs and Other Import Duties was at 32.55% in 2016, compared to 31.77% in 2015, according to the Afghanistan customs office.
Customs Classification
Afghanistan is a member of the World Customs organization and does comply with the harmonized customs system.
Import Procedures
All imported goods and products must submit a customs declaration accompanied by an invoice or other proof of the price actually paid as well as a certificate of origin, and shipment documentation (original bill of lading and packing list). Transit permission is required for shipments transiting through Pakistan; the Transit Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MoCI) oversees transit permission. Importers and exporters must consider whether supporting documentation should be sought from “interested” Ministries prior to Customs declaration; armored vehicles require Ministry of Interior (MoI) certification; communication equipment requires the approval of the Ministry of Communications (MoC), and medicines require Ministry of Public Health certification.
You can consult the Afghan Investment Support Agency's website to find out more about the process for customs clearance.
Importing Samples
There are no specific procedures for sample shipments. Sample shipments require the same set of documents as a normal shipment. The value of goods should still appear on the commercial invoice indicating "for customs clearance purpose only'' on the invoice. Zero value invoices are not acceptable.
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