FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ELIGIBILITY FOR IMPORT VALUE CONTROL 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.

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

Entrust the establishment of the DAI to the freight forwarder (customs agent)

No, there are no further steps to be taken in the country of export.

GUCE CI is responsible for carrying out a documentary check of the classification and value of the goods.

  1. The DAI (2 copies)
  2. The notice of the issue
  3. A copy of the final invoice
  4. A copy of the transport document (B/L, AWB, CN, etc.)
  5. A copy of the packing list
  6. A copy of the certificate of origin
  7. A copy of the insurance
  8. Other transaction documents (Fumigation Certificate, Technical Data Sheet of the goods etc.)

For a transaction by sea, the delay is a maximum of 5 working days from the submission of a complete file to WEBB FONTAINE CI

For an air or land transaction, the deadline is 2 working days maximum from the moment a complete file is submitted to WEBB FONTAINE CI.

Pour une transaction par voie maritime le délai est de 5 jours ouvrés au maximum à partir de la soumission d’un dossier complet auprès de WEBB FONTAINE CI
Pour une transaction par voie aérienne ou terrestre, le délai est de 2 jours ouvrés au maximum à partir de la soumission d’un dossier complet auprès de WEBB FONTAINE CI.

  • Attach to the DAI the final documents relating to the partial shipment in progress when the file is opened with WEBB FONTAINE CI.
  • Attach a Supplementary Information Form to notify WEBB FONTAINE CI of the partial shipment.
  • 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

The difference lies mainly in the time taken to finalize the FCVR. Detailed procedures can be found at www.guce.gouv.ci

The physical control of goods is at the discretion of the customs authorities.

Ivorian customs is responsible for carrying out the physical inspection of goods on arrival.

For any FRI opened before 1 July with the BIVAC operator, the import procedure already started must be completed.

Tariffs and method of payment

Payment of fees is only made when the accounting is settled.

This service will soon be set up and will gradually involve all banking establishments.

This service will be introduced shortly and will gradually involve all banking institutions.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Monday to Friday, from 8 a. m to 5 p. m without interruption (www.guce.gouv.ci)