Gambia Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Your shipment to Gambia will be subject to Import Duty (typically 20%), 15% VAT, and ECOWAS/AU levies (0.7%) on arrival, with no tax-free threshold regardless of value. These charges are calculated on the CIF value (goods + shipping + insurance) plus duty, and your carrier will collect them before delivery.

The standard VAT rate in Gambia is 15%. This tax is calculated on the total value of your shipment, including the cost of goods, shipping, insurance, and any import duties already paid.

Customs duty is typically charged at 20% on most non-essential consumer goods like electronics and household items. This rate is applied to the CIF value (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) of your shipment.

Yes, your shipment will also be subject to an ECOWAS Levy of 0.5% and an African Union Levy of 0.2%, both calculated on the CIF value.

The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs & Excise Department collects all duties, taxes, and levies upon arrival of your shipment.

Yes, carriers like DHL or FedEx typically charge a processing or disbursement fee to handle the clearance of your shipment with GRA Customs on your behalf.

You can estimate costs by adding 20% duty and 15% VAT (calculated on a base that includes duty) plus small levies to your package's CIF value, though final charges are determined by GRA.

Yes, while many consumer goods face a 20% duty rate under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff, specific categories may have different rates depending on Gambia's tariff schedule.

Providing an itemized invoice that clearly separates the cost of goods from shipping costs helps the GRA accurately value your shipment and calculate the correct taxes.

While some personal effects may qualify for relief, courier shipments like those forwarded by Stackry are almost always treated as taxable items by the GRA.