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Documents Required: |
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Original shipping documents (i.e. bill of lading,
air waybill, etc.). |
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Itemised, valued inventory (package list). |
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Insurance documents (where included). |
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Original invoices for new items. |
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Declaration of freight charges. |
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Car Shipping to West Africa (Gambia): |
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Documents Required |
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Purchase invoice. |
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Certificate of Ownership (indicating chassis
number, year, model, engine Number, ). |
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Only left-hand drive cars only. |
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Duty rates are different depending on the class
of vehicle, planned use, etc. Agent in Gambia
can give advice on duty rate once type of vehicle
is determined. |
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Customs Regulations & Rules: |
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Preparation of Customs Entry Form displaying
CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) value of goods
to be imported. |
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Submission of Customs Entry Form at Customs
& Excise Department. |
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Customs examination of goods. |
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Payment of Customs Duty & Government Sales
Tax on dutiable goods. |
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Customs clearance of items upon signed authority
by Customs Department. |
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Prohibited Articles: |
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Controlled drugs and narcotics illegal in law. |
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Firearms (including air / gas pistols &
comparable weapons) ammunition and explosives
(as well as fireworks). |
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Indecent or obscene videos, films, books, magazines
and other articles. |
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Radio-communication equipment not approved for
use in Gambia. |
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Counterfeit money. |
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Flick knives. |
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Certain meat, poultry, and other animal
products. |
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Certain plants and parts thereof, including
seeds & bulbs. |
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Certain items which originate from
protected species including ivory, fur skins,
reptile leather and articles manufactured from
them. |
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Pet Importation: |
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A full vaccination history of the
animal is required. Owner must research which
vaccinations are advisable for his particular
pet. More detailed information can be found at
the WHO / FAO. |
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Duty & Tax Rates: |
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Import duty % depending on the item. |
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Government Sales Tax of 10%. |
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1% Customs Processing Fees. |
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05% ECOWAS Tax. |
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Taxes on basic commodities for
example rice, sugar, cooking oil are either zero
rated or charged minimum duty. |
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Special duty waivers
are issued by the Gambian government for members
of embassies & high commissions, aid organisations,
certain NGOs and other similar bodies. There is
a customs valuation unit which is in charge of
all valuation in the Gambia customs. The customs
administration ensures that there is a standard
valuation whereby all values charged are acceptable
to customs. |