Congo (People Import Duties & Taxes Explained

There is effectively no de minimis threshold in Congo, so nearly all shipments are subject to import charges including 18.9% Import VAT and up to 30% customs duties on finished consumer goods. These fees are calculated on your total landed cost (product value plus shipping) and collected by the Directorate General of Customs and Indirect Taxes when your package arrives.

Congo has no de minimis threshold, so your shipment will likely incur customs duties of 30% on finished consumer goods, plus 18.9% import VAT and approximately 3.5% in administrative levies. All charges are calculated on the total landed cost including shipping value, and final fees are determined by the destination country and carrier.

The import VAT rate in Congo is 18.9%. This charge applies to almost all shipments entering Congo and is calculated on your total landed cost, which includes the customs duty and other import levies.

Your shipment to Congo is subject to Import VAT at an effective rate of 18.9%, plus Customs Duties of typically 30% for finished consumer goods, and additional levies of approximately 3.5%. These charges apply to almost all shipments regardless of value, with no de minimis threshold, and are calculated on the total landed cost including shipping and insurance.

Your shipment to Cook Islands is duty-free up to $750 NZD for one-off personal imports. If your total shipment value exceeds this threshold, you'll pay Customs Duty, 15% Import VAT, and a $11.50 NZD Import Transaction Fee.

You can import goods worth up to $750 NZD without paying Customs Duty under the one-off personal import concession. This threshold applies to the total value of your shipment including shipping and insurance.

VAT is charged at 15% on the sum of your Customs Value, any applicable duty, and other import fees. This means the tax is applied to the total landed cost of your shipment rather than just the item price.

Yes, a standard Import Transaction Fee (ITF) of $11.50 NZD is typically charged for processing your entry. Your carrier may also add their own brokerage or handling fees for advancing payments to customs.

You will be required to pay these charges directly to the Revenue Management Division or your carrier before your package is delivered. The exact timing depends on whether your carrier collects payment upon delivery or requires prepayment.

If your total shipment value exceeds $750 NZD, you will be liable to pay Customs Duty at rates ranging from 0% to 20% depending on the product category. The VAT is then calculated on this higher total including the duty amount.