Customs Regulations in Sudan

* NOTE: CUSTOMERS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS CLEARING THE RESTRICTED ITEMS SHOWN BELOW THROUGH CUSTOMS AND SIGNIFICANT LOSS AND DAMAGE HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO US.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Inventory, endorsed by Sudanese Embassy at origin
• Import License or M.F.A. (for diplomatic shipments)
• Letter from Customer authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• All shipments 100% inspected
• Shipment by air recommended to reduce loss and damage

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• New items and electrical equipment dutiable

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Alcohol, pornographic materials

• Drugs, weapons

• Living plants

• ALL PRINTED MATTER, RECORDS, FILMS, TAPES, SLIDES, MOVIES, VIDEOS, COMPACT DISCS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, ETC. SUBJECT TO CENSORSHIP AND CONFISCATION (MUST BE PACKED SEPARATELY FOR EASY ACCESS)

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Importation of cars highly taxed