Customs Regulatory Updates – Middle East, Africa
Important customs regulations changes in Middle East, Africa
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Kenya – Imports
Anti-Counterfeit Import Permit |
For: Shippers, Receivers
Shipping: Packages
Effective: January 1, 2023
For shipments to Kenya containing electrical machinery and equipment, the Kenya Anti-Counterfeit Authority requires an import permit (ACA Permit) which states the goods are legitimate (not counterfeit, fake, pirated, etc.).
What you need to know
The application for the ACA Permit can be submitted by either:
- The Kenyan importer
- DHL Express on behalf of the Kenyan importer for a service charge
To receive assistance filing for the ACA Permit, call 0711-017120 extension 100 or Email Us.
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United Arab Emirates – Imports
Customs Invoice Validation Requirements |
For: Shippers, Receivers
Shipping: Packages
Effective: February 1, 2023
United Arab Emirates (UAE) customs authorities require "Attestation" (declaration or proof) of any customs invoice that has a value of AED 10,000 or more.
What you need to know
- Business-to-Business shipments that include at least one customs invoice with a value of AED 10,000 or more must be submitted for attestation to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC)
- Either the Shipper or the Receiver may register with UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) and submit customs invoices for attestation
- Attestation is not required prior to shipment transport. Attestation can be completed either:
- Before the shipment is given to DHL Express
- Or, within 14 days after the shipment has been cleared for release by UAE customs
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Morocco – Imports
Formal Declaration Required for Ecommerce Shipments |
For: Shippers, Receivers
Shipping: Packages
Effective: July 1, 2022
Moroccan customs authorities have changed import regulations for ecommerce shipments (products purchased online from a retailer) valued at 125 USD or less.
What you need to know
- A formal customs declaration is required
- Duties and taxes will be applied
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Tanzania – Imports
De Minimis and Formal Entry Changes |
For: Shippers, Receivers
Shipping: Packages
Effective: February 1, 2022
What you need to know
Tanzanian Revenue Authorities have increased the de minimis value (value threshold under which no duties or taxes are levied) to 50 USD and removed formal entry requirement for De Minimis shipments.
