How much is car import duty in Congo?

Base customs duty is 20% of CIF, and 2 further charges sit on top: CEMAC community integration levy, VAT. The order matters, because VAT is charged on the charges as well as on the car. Put your own FOB and freight figures into the calculator above to see the total.

Is Congo duty charged on the price I paid for the car?

CIF value at Pointe-Noire. Duty band from the CEMAC common external tariff.

What is not included in these figures?

Port charges at both ends, terminal handling, demurrage if a unit sits, agent and clearing fees at destination, and registration or number plates after clearance. Any inland transport line is shown separately where it applies, because it is a road cost rather than a customs charge. Ask for a quote and every one of these is itemised.

Import duty · Congo

Détail des taxes pour Congo

Every charge Congo applies to an imported car, in the order its customs system applies it, plus the vehicle age limit that decides whether the unit can enter at all.

Frais	Taux et assiette
Droits de douane	20% of CIFCEMAC CET planning band. Confirm against HS code and year.
CEMAC community integration levy	0.4% of CIF
VAT	18.9% of CIF + duty + everything above

Revu le 2026-09-24 · Indicatif — confirmé par unité

Origine de ces chiffres

CEMAC Common External Tariff
Congo Directorate General of Customs

Pointe-Noire also serves the Kinshasa corridor across the river from Brazzaville.

Les limites d'âge, les voies de certification et les lignes de taxes proviennent de textes publiés et sont vérifiées par notre équipe, mais la douane évalue chaque véhicule individuellement. Considérez ces chiffres comme une base de calcul, pas comme une évaluation.

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The calculator starts on this country. Change the FOB, freight, engine size and vehicle age to match the unit you are actually considering.

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Prix FOB (USD)

Fret et assurance (USD)

Assurance (USD)

Cylindrée (cm³)

Âge du véhicule (années)

Taux de droits de douane (%)

Modifiable à dessein : la tranche dépend du code SH, du moteur et de l’âge, alors utilisez le taux que votre transitaire confirme.

An age limit applies to used vehicles.

Coût rendu estimé

Valeur CIF: $13,620
Droits de douane (20%): $2,724
CEMAC community integration levy (0.40%): $54
VAT (18.90%): $3,099
Toutes les taxes sauf les droits: $5,878

Coût rendu$19,498

43.16%% du CIF — Les limites d'âge, les voies de certification et les lignes de taxes proviennent de textes publiés et sont vérifiées par notre équipe, mais la douane évalue chaque véhicule individuellement. Considérez ces chiffres comme une base de calcul, pas comme une évaluation.

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How much is car import duty in Congo?: Base customs duty is 20% of CIF, and 2 further charges sit on top: CEMAC community integration levy, VAT. The order matters, because VAT is charged on the charges as well as on the car. Put your own FOB and freight figures into the calculator above to see the total.
Is Congo duty charged on the price I paid for the car?: CIF value at Pointe-Noire. Duty band from the CEMAC common external tariff.
What is the vehicle age limit for importing into Congo?: An age limit applies to used vehicles.
What is not included in these figures?: Port charges at both ends, terminal handling, demurrage if a unit sits, agent and clearing fees at destination, and registration or number plates after clearance. Any inland transport line is shown separately where it applies, because it is a road cost rather than a customs charge. Ask for a quote and every one of these is itemised.