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Maritime shipping to Senegal

Ship your parcels, vehicles and furniture to Dakar, Thiès, Saint-Louis and across Senegal. Maritime transit in 15-20 days from France with real-time tracking.

Port: Dakar

Transit Time: 15-20 days

Regular departures

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Legislation and Regulations

Everything you need to know about import rules

1Réglementation douanière sénégalaise

Le Sénégal dispose d'une réglementation douanière encadrée par le COSEC (Conseil Sénégalais des Chargeurs). Tout envoi doit être accompagné des documents de transport appropriés.

2Importation de véhicules

Les véhicules importés au Sénégal doivent avoir moins de 8 ans d'âge. Un certificat de conformité européen (COC) est obligatoire. Le contrôle technique et la mise en conformité aux normes sénégalaises sont requis à l'arrivée.

3Effets personnels

Les effets personnels d'occasion sont généralement dédouanés avec des droits réduits. Les articles neufs sont soumis aux droits de douane standard (jusqu'à 47% de la valeur CIF pour l'électronique).

Customs Information

Senegalese customs are overseen by COSEC (the Senegalese Shippers’ Council). Duties range from 5% to 47% depending on the goods. Vehicles are subject to a progressive import tax based on age and value. Clearance usually takes 3-5 business days at the port of Dakar.

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 Sénégal

1How long does a shipment to Senegal take?

Maritime transit France → Dakar takes 15 to 20 days. Add 3-5 days for clearance and final delivery.

2What documents are needed to ship a vehicle to Senegal?

3Is there an age limit for vehicles imported into Senegal?

4How much does a parcel shipment to Senegal cost?

5Can I put personal items in the vehicle?

6How does customs clearance work in Senegal?

7Is insurance included?

8What items are prohibited from shipping?

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Practical Tips

Our recommendations to best prepare your shipment to Sénégal

COC mandatory for vehicles

The European certificate of conformity is required. Request it from the manufacturer ahead of time.

8

year vehicle limit: Check your vehicle’s age — beyond 8 years import is prohibited.

Local contact

A phone number in Senegal greatly speeds up final delivery.

Insurance recommended

It covers maritime and overland handling risks.

Customs budget

Duties depend on the goods — allow a margin.

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