Algeria Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Algeria charges customs duty on most imported consumer goods at rates of 5%, 15%, or 30%, calculated on all shipments. Personal tech items like smartphones and laptops may qualify for duty exemptions, while certain finished goods face additional safeguard duties of 30% to 200%.

For your shipment to Algeria, you'll pay Import VAT at 19% plus Customs Duty ranging from 5% to 30%, with no de minimis threshold so charges apply from the first cent. Personal tech items like smartphones and laptops may qualify for duty exemptions, while carrier handling fees start around 2,250 DZD.

Algerian customs duty is calculated on your shipment's CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight) at rates of 5%, 15%, or 30% depending on the product type, with some items subject to additional DAPS charges of 30% to 200%. Since there is no de minimis threshold for shipped parcels, duty applies to all shipments regardless of value, though personal tech like smartphones and laptops may qualify for exemptions under the 2022 Finance Law.

Algerian Customs (Direction Générale des Douanes) physically inspects nearly 100% of incoming shipments, with accurate invoices required to avoid seizure or fines up to 100% of value.

Yes, carriers like DHL typically charge a disbursement fee of approximately 2% of the advanced tax amount or a minimum of 2,250 DZD. This fee covers the cost of paying your duties to customs to expedite clearance.

Algerian Customs (Direction Générale des Douanes) determines and collects all government duties and taxes upon arrival. Your carrier may collect these fees on behalf of customs before releasing the package to you.

Yes, a reduced VAT rate of 9% applies to specific categories such as books, newspapers, and certain medical supplies. Most other consumer goods remain subject to the standard 19% rate.