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:
You can also skip ahead to the table containing the list of
Commonly Required Documents.
Documents Only
The following items are allowed entry to Chad as a document shipment:
- Advertising literature
- Airline tickets
- Annual reports
- Bids
- Blueprints and drawings
- Business cards
- Cash letters
- Computer print-outs
- Credit cards
- Driver's licence
- Gift cards
- Graphs
- Greeting cards and invitations
- Intercompany mail
- Manuscripts
- Maps and charts
- Microfilms and microfiches
- Photographs
- Price lists
- Publications
- Specifications sheets
The items in the table below are allowed entry into Chad as a document
shipment if they abide by the restriction listed.
| Item |
Restriction |
|---|
| Brochures |
Maximum shipment weight of 2 kg |
| Catalogues |
Provided shipment weighs no more than 2 kg |
| Cheques |
Only if personal and payroll cheques |
| Examination papers |
Shipment can be no more than 15 kg |
| Forms |
Only if blank |
| Magazines, newspapers, and technical manuals |
Be aware of censorship regulations |
| Newsletters |
Only if they are for company use |
| Passports |
Cannot be sent from one individual to another |
| Stationery |
Must be blank |
Sources:
https://www.ups.com/ga/CountryRegs?loc=en_US
Shipping Gifts
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
|
Sources:
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/ancillary-clearance-service.html
Shipping Personal Effects
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
Sources:
http://www.finances.gouv.td/index.php/publications/codes-lois-textes?view=simplefilemanager&id=69
http://www.finances.gouv.td/index.php/publications/codes-lois-textes?view=simplefilemanager&id=73
https://www.icricinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/countries/chad/custom%20laws.pdf
Sample Commercial Invoice for Personal Effects
| 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 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
Sources:
https://pflanzengesundheit.julius-kuehn.de/dokumente/upload/td3-1999-10ppreg_fr.pdf
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/ancillary-clearance-service.html
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 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 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
Sources:
http://www.finances.gouv.td/index.php/publications/codes-lois-textes?view=simplefilemanager&id=73
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/ancillary-clearance-service.html
Sample Commercial Invoice for Commercial Sample
| Ship To |
Invoice |
|---|
Galaktioni Tabidze
8 Gia Chanturia St.
Tbilisi 0108
Chad
Phone:
+995 32 299 86 67 |
Carrier tracking number:
736534736
General Description:
Commercial Sample - Not for Resale
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker:
UPS
Date:
28 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 - posters, publications, etc. - will be admitted
into Chad without duty and taxes being owed provided:
- The items are distributed at no charge
- The amount of commercial advertising on them is no more than 25%
- The materials are being used to promote foreign fairs, exhibitions,
meetings, or tourism
Advertising Material Checklist
- Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Promotional Material - Not for
Resale' (see sample)
- A detailed description of each item is provided
Sources:
http://www.finances.gouv.td/index.php/publications/codes-lois-textes?view=simplefilemanager&id=73
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
Sources:
http://www.finances.gouv.td/index.php/publications/codes-lois-textes?view=simplefilemanager&id=69
Sample Commercial Invoice for Warranty Repair
| Ship To |
Invoice |
|---|
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
Sources:
http://www.finances.gouv.td/index.php/publications/codes-lois-textes?view=simplefilemanager&id=69
https://www.atacarnet.com/carnet-countries
Sample Commercial Invoice for Temporary Imports
| Ship To |
Invoice |
|---|
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 2020
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.
Sources:
https://global-express.org/assets/files/GEA%20De%20Minimis%20Country%20information_6%20December%202021.pdf
http://www.finances.gouv.td/index.php/publications/codes-lois-textes?view=simplefilemanager&id=69
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
|
Duty &
Taxes
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.
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
- Candy30%
- Chocolate30%
- Spirits and wines30%
- Tobacco30%
- Books0%
- Documents0%
- Video games & consoles30%
- Computers & laptops10%
- Tablets10%
- Mobiles10%
- Cameras30%
- Accessories for Electronics10%
- Coats30%
- Beauty products & cosmetics30%
- Jewellery30%
- Shirts & pants30%
- Home appliances30%
- Toys30%
- Sports equipment30%
Sources:
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/chad/corporate/other-taxes
https://global-express.org/assets/files/GEA%20De%20Minimis%20Country%20information_6%20December%202021.pdf
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