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Maritime shipping to Ivory Coast

Ship your parcels, vehicles and furniture to Abidjan, Bouaké and Yamoussoukro. Maritime transit in 18-22 days from France.

Port: Abidjan

Transit Time: 18-22 days

Regular departures

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Legislation and Regulations

Everything you need to know about import rules

1Réglementation douanière ivoirienne

La Côte d'Ivoire impose un contrôle de conformité via la SICTA (Société Ivoirienne de Contrôle Technique Automobile) pour tout véhicule importé. Les droits de douane sont calculés sur la valeur CIF.

2Importation de véhicules

Les véhicules de plus de 10 ans ne peuvent pas être importés. Le certificat de non-gage et un contrôle de conformité SICTA sont obligatoires. Les véhicules hybrides/électriques bénéficient de réductions.

3Effets personnels

Les effets personnels usagés bénéficient d'un régime douanier allégé. Les biens neufs sont soumis aux droits communs (TEC CEDEAO).

Customs Information

Ivorian customs apply the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (CET). Duties range from 5% to 35%. The SICTA inspection is mandatory for vehicles. Clearance at the port of Abidjan takes 3-7 business days.

Restricted or Prohibited Items

Explosives

Drugs

Weapons and ammunition

Counterfeit goods

Live animals

Perishable goods

Required Documents

Prepare these documents to facilitate your shipment

Important

Ensure all documents are translated into French or English and certified. Incomplete documents may delay your shipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about shipping to Côte d'Ivoire

1How long does a shipment to Ivory Coast take?

Maritime transit France → Abidjan takes 18 to 22 days. Add 3-7 days for customs clearance.

2What documents are needed for a vehicle to Ivory Coast?

3Vehicle age limit for Ivory Coast?

4How much does a parcel shipment to Abidjan cost?

5How does the SICTA inspection work?

6How does customs clearance work at Abidjan?

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Practical Tips

Our recommendations to best prepare your shipment to Côte d'Ivoire

SICTA inspection

Budget for the SICTA technical inspection for vehicles (around €150-200). It is mandatory on arrival.

Lien

free certificate: Must be less than 15 days old. Get it on the ANTS website (free).

New electronics

New devices are heavily taxed (up to 35% CET + 18% VAT). Keep the invoices.

Abidjan vs inland cities

For Bouaké or Yamoussoukro, plan for extra overland transport from Abidjan.

Insurance recommended

The port of Abidjan is very busy; insurance covers handling risks.

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