JVK Africa Ltd.
Avenue Akeï
Lomé, Togo
Tel: 228 9229 3333
E-mail: Please contact branch through the Contact Us page

TOGO
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

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 (AUTOS AND MOTORBIKES)

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.

ANIMALS AND 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.

PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS

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

CONSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Please contact the JVK office for consignment instructions.

The information herein is true and correct at the time of printing, however changes in law and convention can alter from time to time which may affect the importation of goods.  Whilst every effort is made to keep this information as up-to-date as possible, JVK will not accept any responsibility for changes in regulations that, in turn, affect the importation of goods into Togo