ELIGIBILITY FOR IMPORT VALUE CONTROL OF GOODS
What are the conditions that lead to the classification and determination of the value of goods?
A well-detailed description of the goods and the commercial conditions, a more explicit packing, and the correct use of the unit of measurement used to quantify the goods concerned.
Which goods are exempt from classification and valuation?
Any imported bulk or conventional goods valued at X OF 1,000,000 or less are not processed by GUCE CI
Any goods on the list of exempted products are not processed by Webb Fontaine.
Note that imported heavy machinery of HS Chapter 84, whether new or used, will always be subject to the system of analysis, verification and determination of value and classification of goods.
PROCEDURES FOR VALUE CONTROL OF GOODS ON IMPORT
Where do I draw up my DAI?
Entrust the establishment of the DAI to the freight forwarder (customs agent)
Is there a pre-inspection to be done in the country of export?
No, there are no further steps to be taken in the country of export.
What is the role of GUCE CI?
GUCE CI is responsible for carrying out a documentary check of the classification and value of the goods.
What is the list of documents to be presented to start the import procedure of the goods?
- The DAI (2 copies)
- The notice of the issue
- A copy of the final invoice
- A copy of the transport document (B/L, AWB, CN, etc.)
- A copy of the packing list
- A copy of the certificate of origin
- A copy of the insurance
- Other transaction documents (Fumigation Certificate, Technical Data Sheet of the goods etc.)
How long does it take to receive the Final Value Classification Report (FVCR) after I have submitted my DAI and transaction documents?
For a transaction by sea, the delay is a maximum of 5 working days from the submission of a complete file to GUCE CI
For an air or land transaction, the deadline is 2 working days maximum from the moment a complete file is submitted to GUCE CI.
How long does it take to receive the Final Value Classification Report (FVCR) after I have submitted my IAD and transaction documents?
For a transaction by sea, the deadline is a maximum of 5 working days from the submission of a complete file to GUCE CI.
For a transaction by air or land, the deadline is a maximum of 2 working days from the submission of a complete file to GUCE CI.
How to proceed to import goods several times?
- Attach to the DAI the final documents relating to the partial shipment in progress when the file is opened with GUCE CI.
- Attach a Supplementary Information Form to notify GUCE CI of the partial shipment.
What do I have to do to import goods?
- Have a taxpayer account (Directorate General of Taxes)
- Have an importer code (Ministry of Commerce)
- Have a valid tax code (Ministry of Commerce)
- Have an account in a bank in Côte d’Ivoire, for the domiciliation of your various invoices
- Have chosen a forwarding agent (intermediary in charge of coordinating the necessary actions at all the different levels of intervention until the final reception of the goods)
- Be registered in the SYDAM (General Directorate of Customs) via the chosen forwarding agent
What are the differences in the procedures for importing by sea, land, air or air express?
In which cases is the physical control of goods carried out?
The physical control of goods is at the discretion of the customs authorities.
Who is responsible for the physical control of goods?
Ivorian customs is responsible for carrying out the physical inspection of goods on arrival.
What is the procedure for imports inspected before 1 July 2013?
For any FRI opened before 1 July with the BIVAC operator, the import procedure already started must be completed.
TARIFS AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
When and how is fee payment related to classification and value analysis made?
Payment of fees is only made when the accounting is settled.
Which banks accept electronic payment?
This service will soon be set up and will gradually involve all banking establishments.
Is it possible to make payments by cheque?
This service will be introduced shortly and will gradually involve all banking institutions.