Central African Republic Import Restrictions

by countryaah · Published June 2, 2019 · Updated November 3, 2019

In order to enter Central African Republic, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Central African Republic government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items are prohibited from entering the Central African Republic, and which items need special documentation before exporting to Central African Republic.

Import restrictions

Senders should determine import restrictions from Central African Republic authorities before posting:

Fruit and vegetable preserves
Medical, pharmaceutical or sanitary items
Pharmaceutical drugs and medicines
Plants
Tobacco and tobacco products
Weights and measures.

Special documentation

Import permits

All goods require an import permit.
Invoice

Each item that exceeds 5000 CFA francs requires an invoice.

Prohibitions

In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI International Courier Regulations, Central African Republic prohibits: