Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• Sudanese National ID number (for Sudanese nationals)
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / express release / air waybill (AWB)
• Detailed inventory in English or Arabic, dated, valued, and signed by the owner of the goods
• Letter of employment
• Diplomatic exemption form (the diplomatic organization will apply with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA))
• Yellow copy of MFA form has to be sent by the Ministry to Sudan Customs (diplomatic organization will chase that)

Specific Information

• Agent should receive documents 4 days prior to arrival of the shipment.
• Customs clearance takes approximately 1 week for sea and 48 hours for air shipments.
• CDs, DVDs, scanners, and printers included in the shipment can delay Customs clearance, as Customs must screen all items and may require permits for printers / scanners.
• Customs taxes and duties will be levied by Sudanese Customs, determined through evaluation of the value of items.
• All non-diplomatic shipments are inspected and are subject to inspection fees.
• Import taxes must be paid for all non-diplomats and returning Sudanese.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• Original registration card  /  registration certificate
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / express release / air waybill (AWB)
• Original purchase invoice (new vehicles) / commercial invoice
• Certificate of origin
• Diplomatic exemption MFA form (the diplomatic organization will apply with Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
• Yellow copy of MFA form has to be sent by the Ministry to Sudan Customs (diplomatic organization will chase that)

Specific Information

• Diplomats need an approved permit before a motor vehicle can be shipped, afterward the owner of the goods can start processing MFA Form No.1 duty free exemption via the MFA.
• Chassis and engine number must be identified on the OBL or AWB.
• All vehicles must be brand new and current year models – also applies to diplomatic owners of the goods.
• Second-hand vehicles are prohibited. 

Pets

Documents Required

• Vaccination record
• Veterinary certificate
• AWB

Specific Information

• Pre-clearance has to be done before the pet arrives to Sudan.
• Duties may be charged on all incoming pets. 

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Firearms and ammunition (permit issued by the Ministry of Interior is required)
• Satellite dish (special authorization from Ministry of Communications is required for returning residents)
• Plants
• Food items, including seeds (permission from the Ministry of Interior is required)
• Photocopiers and printers (permission is required)
• Foreign currency (must be declared)
• Alcohol
• Narcotics / pharmaceuticals / medicines

Prohibited Items

• Unlawful drugs
• Alcohol
• Pornographic materials
• Potassium bromides
• Counterfeit items
• Weapons (firearms, swords, knives, etc.) this includes real, ornamental, toy, and antique
• Weapon parts
• Ammunition

Consignment Instructions

Recommended:  Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

Helpful Website(s):

http://www.state.gov/p/af/ci/su

http://www.sudanembassy.org