Ivory Coast

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Residence Visa
Work Permit
Change of Residence Certificate or acknowledgment of company transfer
"Attestation reservation de cale"
Letter of Financial Responsibility
Original inventory in French, valued, detailed, and dated and signed by customer
Letter of Financial Responsibility

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE IN THE COUNTRY IS REQUIRED TO CLEAR SHIPMENT
All personal effects (private, military or diplomatic) subject to customs tax, based on CIF value
Value of shipment must not exceed $4.00 per pound gross

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

All electrical/electronic items and furniture less than six months old are dutiable and taxable. Invoices are required as proof of age.
Home computers are not accepted as personal effects and will be subject to duties and taxes

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Alcohol and other spirits are prohibited and should be sent separately
Weapons, ammunition, drugs
Books, films, pictures may be subject to censorship and confiscation if found to be contrary to local customs or religious beliefs

MOTOR VEHICLES

Import license required for new cars and import declaration for cars less than one year old
Duty is very high and is based on engine capacity and on local CIF value of car

PETS

Health Certificate from veterinarian required