Angola sits in southwest Africa facing the south Atlantic Ocean. Its capital, Luanda, was founded by the Portuguese in 1576, and they had a major impact on the country for centuries. Today, as an independent country, Angola supports itself from its riches of oil, natural gas, and diamonds, yet Portuguese is the official language and much of its culture and many landmarks can be traced to Portugal's long presence there.
Compared to its regional neighbours, Angolans have relatively high access to the internet and many have bank accounts, which is enabling a slow but steady growth of e-commerce in the country. And for those who can, Amazon and eBay are popular choices for online purchases.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Angola through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Angola. In case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Angola
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 2, 2023
8:49 am
Benguela, BE, AO
Delivered
Jun 1, 2023
7:18 am
Lobito, LO, AO
In transit
May 31, 2023
9:03 pm
Huambo, HU, AO
International Clearance
May 31, 2023
8:14 am
Luanda, LU, AO
In transit
May 31, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
May 30, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
Pickup Scan
Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Angola before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
Gift shipments to Angola will incur duty and taxes. There is no threshold below which duty and taxes are not collected.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
A gift shipment to an individual in Angola from an individual in Canada will be subject to duty and taxes regardless of the value of the gift.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
A gift shipped from a business in Canada to a business in Angola will be liable to duty and taxes no matter the value of the gift.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
If a business in Canada sends a gift to an individual in Angola, customs authorities will apply duty and taxes to the shipment even if its value is small.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time
(see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
António Neto Nossa Senhora da Muxima Luanda Angola
Phone: +244 921 360 872
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
If you are sending more than one gift in one shipment, be sure to wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
António Neto Nossa Senhora da Muxima Luanda Angola
Phone: +244 921 360 872
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Shipping personal effects to Angola from Canada may be exempt from duty depending on the nature and quantity of items being imported, and who is the shipper of the goods.
Moving Temporarily
Students
Students moving temporarily from Canada to Angola may ship their personal effects duty-free if:
Their stay in Angola to study exceeds 6 months
They have lived in Canada for at least 6 consecutive months
The items are for personal use and have no commercial value
Items are shipped to Angola within 6 months prior to their departure from Canada or arrival in Angola
They can prove attendance at an Angolan education institution
They must return to Canada after their study period in Angola
Non-students
Non students may ship their personal effects to Angola duty-free provided:
They will live in Angola for a minimum of 6 months
They provide proof of their work abroad to Angolan customs
They return to Canada after their term or contract has ended
Moving Permanently
Angolan nationals returning to live permanently in Angola may import their personal effects duty-free if the conditions below are followed:
Items are shipped to Angola within 6 months prior to their departure from Canada and/or their arrival in Angola
Items are authorised by Angola Customs
Items shipped are for personal use and have no commercial value
Personal effects are for the use of its owner and his or her family and they must also meet the following criteria:
Provide proof that the goods are older than 6 months and that they are intended for personal use only
Items are not intended for sale and have no commercial value
Items are shipped to Angola within 6 months prior to their departure from Canada or arrival in Angola
NOTE: Goods such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, perfumes, perishable foods, and medicines are not allowed in shipments.
Personal Effects Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' (see sample)
A detailed description of each item is provided, which includes estimated value and reason for importation
Sample Commercial Invoice for Food, Chocolate, Candies
Ship To
Invoice
António Neto Nossa Senhora da Muxima Luanda Angola
Phone: +244 921 360 872
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Food Shipment - Assorted chocolate bars in their original manufacturer's packaging
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Nestle Chocolate Bars in original packaging expiring May 2021 (shelf life of 6 months or longer)
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent / Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Samples
Commercial samples are those shipped for display and demonstration purposes at exhibitions or sales promotion events. The objective is to encourage future purchases of the samples, not to sell them.
Samples shipped from Canada to Angola may be exempt from duty provided:
Items are displayed at exhibitions or sales promotional events
They have no commercial value
They are not a prohibited good
NOTE: Samples imported for free distribution require an authorisation by Customs.
Commercial Sample Checklist
A Commercial Invoice must be included with your shipment
Clearly indicate 'Commercial Samples' on the commercial invoice in the General Description & Detailed Description of Goods (see sample)
The item shipped has tearing, perforation, slashing, defacing, or has permanent marking clearing indicating the item as commercial sample
Sample Commercial Invoice for Commercial Sample
Ship To
Invoice
António Neto Nossa Senhora da Muxima Luanda Angola
Phone: +244 921 360 872
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Commercial Sample - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Commercial Sample - Advanced reading copy of Dan Brown's novel.
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Commercial Sample Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Advertising Material
Advertising material shipped temporarily from Canada to Angola may be exempt from duty under the following conditions:
Goods are intended for an advertising event exclusively (exhibitions, fairs, seminars, workshops, etc.)
Items must display the logo, symbol, or name of the event
Shipments of goods valued at $1,000 CAD or more requires the use of a clearing agent
NOTE:
Depending on the product, a pre-shipment inspection may be required.
The customs deposit may be waived for official trade shows when accompanied by a formal letter from the Ministry of Foreign Relations
Angola does not accept ATA Carnets for the temporary import of goods.
Advertising Material Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Promotional Material - Not for Resale' (see sample)
A detailed description of each item is provided
A Declaration of Commitment to Exclusivity, issued by the organisers, must be presented to Customs
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
António Neto Nossa Senhora da Muxima Luanda Angola
Phone: +244 921 360 872
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Sending a piece of equipment for repair to Angola from Canada can be done through temporary importation. Goods may stay in Angola for up to no more than 12 months. A deposit must be paid to Angolan Customs amounting to 50% of the duties and taxes on the declared value.
Items Under Warranty
Goods sent for repairs to Angola from Canada may be done via temporary importation. A deposit must be paid to Angolan Customs equal to 50% of the duties and taxes on the declared value.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
An item that is no longer under warranty and returns to Canada from Angola will be charged GST. The GST will be charged on the value of the repair and on any parts required for the repair.
Sending Product for Repair to Angola
Sending equipment for repair to Angola will require payment of a deposit to Angolan Customs equivalent to 50% of the duties and taxes on the declared value. Goods may remain in the country as a temporary import, and stay for no longer than 1 year.
Returning Repaired Product to Angola
Returning repaired equipment from Angola may be exempt from taxes provided:
Goods are under warranty and repairs were made free of charge
The cost of the repairs does not add value to the equipment
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return
(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Angola or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
António Neto Nossa Senhora da Muxima Luanda Angola
Phone: +244 921 360 872
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Goods imported temporarily into Angola may be exempt from complete or partial duty. Other criteria may include the following:
For each temporary importation order, the payment of customs fees are calculated by applying a 2% rate
Also, the shipper or his/her representative a guarantee payment to the AGT (Autoridade Geral Tributária) to ensure payment of customs duties
Depending on the shipment, thel guarantee payment may be calculated applying a 50% rate
The following list include goods that often qualify as temporary imports:
Commercial samples
Goods for display at exhibitions, such as trade or industrial fairs, including exhibition booths and decorations
Equipment required to evaluate and test the operation of other goods
Tools and specialised equipment required for repairing, exploring, producing, or manufacturing
Equipment and other facilities, printed matter, office supplies etc. for use at conferences, meetings, or celebrations
Printed material, table coverings, and tableware (must display the company logo)
NOTE: Temporary imports must meet the following criteria:
The goods are not to be altered except through natural wear-and-tear
Goods may not stay in Angola longer than 12 months
ATA Carnets
Angola does not recognise ATA Carnets for temporary imports into the country.
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
António Neto Nossa Senhora da Muxima Luanda Angola
Phone: +244 921 360 872
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
The duty threshold for shipments sent to Angola from Canada is 880,000 Kwanzas (about $1,750 CAD). Therefore, duty is applied if the value of the shipment is above this amount (also known as the de minimis value).
All goods imported into Angola will incur VAT regardless of their value.
Occasional Shipper
Occasional shipments of sold goods to Angola will incur duty charges and VAT.
Regular shipper
If you regularly sell and ship goods to Angola, we suggest you consult with an Angolan licenced customs broker as any shipment valued at $1,000 CAD or more will require a clearing agent to process the transaction.
Additional information:
All imported goods must be cleared through customs.
Importers must be registered with the Ministry of Commerce for the category of product they are importing.
Only registered companies can apply for an import license which is required for imports of sensitive products such as food, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural inputs
Any shipment of goods of value equal to or exceeding $1,000 CAD requires the use of a clearing agent
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
António Neto Nossa Senhora da Muxima Luanda Angola
Phone: +244 921 360 872
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Angola. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Angola, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
Duty and tax charges on imports entering Angola are calculated using the CIF method; that is, the sum of the customs value plus insurance amount plus freight costs.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
By knowing the CIF value of a shipment, you will be able to predict the duty and taxes owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
The duty threshold for shipments sent to Angola from Canada is 880,000 Kwanzas (about $1,750 CAD). This means that duty is applied if the value of the shipment is above this value (this is also known as the de minimis value).
Currency
Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
880,000 AOA (about $1,750 CAD)
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
14%
Tax Exemption
(De minimis Value)
N/A
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
Duties on Imports
Excise Taxes
Various imported goods will incur an excise tax. They include
Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages
Tobacco and tobacco products
Jewellery
Art objects, collages, and antiques
Plastic bags and straws
Fireworks
The following goods will also incur a Special Consumption Tax (Imposto Especial de Consumo, IEC) as shown below:
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Angola from Canada can take between 3-5 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2 months to complete the delivery.
