Angola Import Duties & Taxes Explained

For shipments valued up to AOA 1,500,000 (approximately $1,600 USD), Angola applies a simplified 16% flat rate covering both customs duty and VAT. Shipments over this threshold require formal customs declaration with standard duties ranging from 2% to 55% plus 14% VAT, and all packages incur a carrier admin fee of approximately AOA 5,000 (about $5.35 USD).

For a shipment to Angola, you'll pay a 16% flat rate on your total CIF value (goods + shipping + insurance) plus a carrier administrative fee of approximately AOA 5,000 (about $5.35 USD) for shipments under AOA 1,500,000. All Angola imports are now subject to these charges, as there is no tax-free threshold for low-value goods.

You pay for customs fees when your shipment arrives in Angola. Angola has no tax-free threshold, so expect a 16% flat rate on shipments under AOA 1,500,000 plus carrier administrative fees of approximately AOA 5,000.

Yes, all shipments to Angola are subject to import charges with no tax-free threshold. Your package will incur either a simplified 16% flat rate or standard duties plus VAT depending on its value.

High-value shipments over AOA 1,500,000 require formal customs declaration with separate charges. You will pay standard customs duties ranging from 2% to 55% plus a 14% VAT on the CIF value.

Taxes are calculated based on the CIF value, which includes the cost of your goods, insurance, and shipping to Angola. The applicable rate is then applied to this total amount.

Yes, carriers like DHL typically charge a fixed administrative fee of about AOA 5,000 for simplified shipments. Larger formal entries may incur brokerage fees ranging from 0.5% to 2% of the CIF value.

The Administração Geral Tributária (AGT) determines and collects all taxes and duties upon entry. Your carrier will usually collect these fees on behalf of AGT before releasing your shipment.

An import license from the Ministry of Commerce is generally required if your shipment value exceeds $5,000 USD. Most personal purchases under this limit do not require a separate license.

You can estimate costs by applying the 16% flat rate to your total CIF value for shipments under the threshold. Remember to add approximately AOA 5,000 for carrier fees and check current exchange rates for accuracy.