Togo Import Duties & Taxes Explained

You will likely pay Import VAT at 18%, Customs Duty ranging from 5% to 20%, plus a 1% Statistical Fee and approximately 1.5% in regional levies. These charges are calculated based on the total value of your goods, shipping, and insurance upon arrival.

The duty rate depends on your item's classification under the WAEMU Common External Tariff, typically 20% for consumer goods like electronics and clothing. Intermediate goods are taxed at 10%, while raw materials or capital goods may qualify for a lower 5% rate.

Effectively no, as most commercial shipments entering Togo are subject to duty and tax from the first dollar. While some sources mention a small simplified entry threshold around 9,720 XOF, you should assume all new goods will be assessed.

Import VAT is charged on the sum of your customs value (CIF), the calculated import duty, and all other applicable fees like the Statistical Fee. This means you are paying tax on top of the duties already applied to your shipment.

The Office Togolais des Recettes (OTR) is responsible for collecting all import taxes and duties. Your carrier may collect these fees on behalf of OTR before releasing your shipment to you.

Yes, couriers like DHL or FedEx typically charge a separate brokerage or clearance fee for processing your customs declaration. This is a service fee paid directly to the carrier and is not part of the government taxes.

You will pay a 1% Statistical Fee (Redevance Statistique) and approximately 1.5% for Community Levies (Prélèvement Communautaire) based on the value of your goods plus shipping. These fees support regional trade statistics and ECOWAS/WAEMU solidarity efforts.

Yes, goods manufactured within ECOWAS member states may qualify for reduced duty rates if you provide a valid Certificate of Origin. This does not apply to most items purchased from US retailers and forwarded by Stackry.

Togo uses the CIF method, meaning taxes are calculated on the total cost of the item plus the cost of shipping and insurance. Ensure your declared value accurately reflects these combined costs to avoid discrepancies.

You can estimate costs by adding 20% duty, 1% statistical fee, 1.5% regional levy, and 18% VAT on the resulting sum to your item's CIF value. Remember that final charges are determined by OTR and the carrier upon arrival.