Senegal

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Valued inventory
Customs Declaration (in French) stating age of goods and intended use
Original invoices to document age and value of goods
"Certificat de Changement de Residence" issued by the Senegal Consulate
Shipments destined for Mali must be declared as "Marchandises en transit pour le Mali."

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

All household goods should be a minimum of six months old and owner must declare they are not for sale
All shipments inspected
Customs Stamp for all goods (including diplomats and United Nations personnel) must be paid for before shipment is released from arrival port (rates vary)

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

All goods less than six months in owner's possession (and any others if purchase invoice not available)
Alcoholic beverages
Drugs
Antiques, art objects, jewelry
Bicycles, windsurfers, motorcycles

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Weapons and ammunition
New computers and accessories
More than 10 bottles of alcohol and wine

MOTOR VEHICLES

Cars and trucks over five years old are prohibited
One vehicle admitted per family
Customer must arrange for Senegalese Insurance before the shipment moves from the port of arrival
Autos for diplomats, United Nations or military personnel are permitted
Documents required:
Purchase Invoice
Log Book/Registration Card