The north-central African country of Chad is named after Africa's second largest wetland: Lake Chad, which is a vital water source for four countries and countless fish, reptiles, mammals, and plants.
At the crossroads of important trading routes for millennia, Chad boasts 200 distinct ethnic groups, a religiously diverse and multilingual population, which includes French and Arabic. The result is that Chad has a rich and remarkable cultural diversity.
Chad's historical political, economic, and geographic challenges have impeded e-commerce development in the country. However, e-commerce is emerging and growing rapidly, with revenues showing strong compound annual growth rates as more Chadians come online.
Shipping Rates
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Chad
through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Chad. 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 Chad
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 Chad before shipping any
goods.
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Feb 21, 2026
8:49 am
Faya-Largeau , FL, TD
Delivered
Feb 20, 2026
7:18 am
Bongor, BO, TD
In transit
Feb 19, 2026
9:03 pm
Abeche, Ab, TD
International Clearance
Feb 19, 2026
8:14 am
Moundou , Mp, TD
In transit
Feb 19, 2026
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
Feb 18, 2026
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
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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 Chad from Canada may enter the country duty and tax
free up to a value of $25 USD (about $30 CAD).
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
A gift shipment from an individual in Canada to an individual in Chad
will be exempt from duties and taxes if its value is no more than $25
USD (about $30 CAD).
Shipments from Business-to-Business
Gift shipments from a business in Canada to a business in Chad will
incur duties and taxes regardless of its value. There are no
thresholds below which no fees are incurred.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
If a business in Canada ships a gift to an individual in Chad, the
parcel will be subject to duties and taxes no matter its value.
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
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Chad
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 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 your shipment contains multiple gifts, be sure to wrap and tag each
gift separately.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Chad
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 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
Personal effects shipped to Chad from Canada will be allowed a duty
and tax free entry to the country (with the exception of computers).
Computers will incur duties and taxes (see source).
Allowable items of personal effects in a shipment include:
Footwear and clothing
Professional tools and instruments (for the purposes of a trade or
livelihood)
Musical instruments
Household goods and furniture
The exemption is allowed if:
The goods have been in the possession of the claimant for a minimum
of 6 months
He or she has lived outside of Chad for at least 1 year
The items will not be sold, lent, or rented out while they are in
Chad
Moving Temporarily
Students
Students who are coming to Chad to study may enter with their personal
effects exempt from duty and taxes.
The conditions for a student exemption include:
Possession of a certificate from the director of the educational
institute where they will be studying
The importation must occur within 2 months of the student's
enrollment at the school
The exemption applies to one shipment only
The student may bring with them the following items:
Linens
Clothing, which may be new or used
NOTE:Pieces of fabric are not allowed a
duty and tax free admission.
Non-students
Non-students who arrive in Chad for a temporary stay may import their
personal effects duty and tax free as long as they are for their
personal use.
Personal effects comprise:
Clothing and footwear
Musical instruments
Tools and instruments used for a trade or profession
Moving Permanently
Chadian nationals and Canadian citizens moving permanently to Chad may
ship their personal effects to the country without being liable for
duty and taxes.
The conditions for a duty and tax free entry of these goods include:
The owner has used them and had them in their possession for a
minimum of 6 months
The claimant has lived outside of Chad for at least 1 year
None of the goods will be lent, rented, or sold at any time during
the owner's stay in Chad
The following goods are allowed duty and tax exemptions:
Furniture and other goods required for a household
Musical instruments
Footwear and clothing
The instruments and tools needed to exercise a profession or trade
Personal Effects Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' on the
Commercial Invoice (see sample)
A detailed description of each item is provided
For those moving permanently, a certificate of a change of address
from Canadian authorities
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Chad
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Personal effects being delivered to my new address.
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
5 Pairs
Personal Effects: 5 pairs of various types of shoes
IN
$40.00
1 Each
Personal Effects: Arc'terix Winter Jacket
CA
$478.00
Terms of Sale: None Total number of packages: 1 Reason for export:Personal Effects Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $678.00 Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Food, Chocolate, Candies
Most shipments of foodstuffs destined for Chad will be allowed entry
into the country. However, it is recommended that you avoid shipping
perishable goods.
You May Ship
Chocolate
Candy
Fruit (maximum of 2 kg with a phytosanitary certificate)
Do Not Ship
Perishable foodstuffs - meat, fish, etc.
Food, Chocolate, Candies Checklist
Clearly indicate 'Food' on the commercial invoice in the General Description
or Remarks section (see sample)
Ensure that your food, chocolate, or candies may be imported into the
country
You are not shipping commercial quantities (for any duty & tax exemption)
Check with your carrier that they will accept food shipments
Sample Commercial Invoice for Food, Chocolate, Candies
Ship To
Invoice
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Chad
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Food Shipment - Assorted chocolate bars in their original manufacturer's packaging
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Nestle Chocolate Bars in original packaging expiring May 2027 (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 with no monetary value, i.e. they are not for sale,
will be exempt from duty and taxes when shipped to Chad provided they
are below the de minimis value of €50 (about $65 CAD).
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 Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Chad
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 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
Equipment to be repaired may enter Chad as a temporary import.
Temporary imports are exempt from duties and taxes provided the items
leave the country within a period of 12 months.
Items Under Warranty
Machinery sent to Chad from Canada that is under warranty will not
incur GST when it re-enters Canada.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
Equipment no longer under warranty sent to Chad for repair will incur
GST on the cost of the repair and on any parts used to effect the
repair.
Sending Product for Repair to Chad
Under Chad's inward processing rules, goods requiring repairs are
allowed entry into the country without payment of duties and taxes.
The items must have entered as a temporary import and stay in the
country no more than 1 year.
Returning Repaired Product to Chad
Machinery and equipment from Chad repaired in Canada may re-enter Chad
exempt from duty and tax charges provided the items had been in free
circulation in Chad at the time they were shipped to Canada. This is
allowed as part of the outward processing rules as stated in Chadian
customs laws.
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 Chad or exported to Canada (depending on
which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Chad
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 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 of a temporary nature are allowed entry into Chad totally exempt
from duties and taxes under the following conditions:
They stay in Chad for a maximum period of 12 months*
They remain unchanged during their time in the country except for
normal wear-and-tear
The goods have entered Chad for a specific purpose
*An extension of up to 1 year may be given by the Ministry of
Industrial and Commercial Development and Private Sector Promotion
Typical goods that enter for a temporary stay include items such as:
Equipment for repair
Machinery and equipment to be tested
Apparatuses and hardware required for experiments
ATA Carnets
The Republic of Chad does not accept ATA Carnets for the temporary
importation of goods.
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
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Chad
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2027
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 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
Sold goods with a value of €50 (about $65 CAD) or less may enter
Chad without payment of duties and taxes.
NOTE: Parcels with a value of
5,000 CFA or less (about $10 CAD) may do so without a commercial
invoice.
Occasional Shipper
Occasional shippers of sold goods to Chad will be able to send their
parcels without them incurring duties or taxes if their value is no
more than €50 (about $65).
Regular shipper
It is strongly recommended that regular shippers of sold goods to Chad
employ the services of a registered and licenced Chadian customs
broker.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Chad
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 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 Chad. A COO
proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in
Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Chad, 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.
No specific form required, but generally includes information regarding:
The exporter, importer and transport company
Date of issue
Number of freight invoice
Type and number of packages
Contents of each package
Marks and numbers
Net weight, gross weight and measurements of each package
Prohibited & Restricted Imports
Goods deemed prohibited by Chadian authorities will not be allowed entry
into the country. However, restricted imports may enter but will incur
duties and taxes when they are part of a personal effects shipment or
they may require certificates from a relevant Chadian government
department or agency.
Goods shipped to Chad will have duties and taxes assessed based on the
CIF value of the shipment. The CIF value is the sum of the customs
value, insurance amount, and freight costs.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
Calculating a shipment's CIF value before sending it off will enable you
to predict the duties and taxes the recipient will incur.
Thresholds
The threshold (also known as the de minimis value) on imports entering
Chad is €50 (about $65). This means if a shipment's value is
€50 or less, no duties or taxes will be incurred.
All imports entering Chad, regardless of their value, will incur
duties and taxes. There are no thresholds or de minimis values below
which VAT and duty are waived.
Currency
Central African CFA Franc (FCFA)
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
€50 (about $65 CAD)
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
18%
Tax Exemption (De minimis Value)
€50 (about $65 CAD)
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
Duties on Imports
Excise Duties
Chadian customs personnel impose an excise duty on the following
items:
Alcoholic beverages
Water
Tobacco products
Electronics (except computers)
Cosmetics
Luxury products, like jewellery
Import Tariffs
Similar to other countries of CEMAC (Central African Economic and
Monetary Community), Chad imposes a range of import tariffs. Details
can be found here
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 Chad 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.
