What is Senegal's de minimis import threshold?

Senegal's de minimis threshold is set by Direction Générale des Douanes du Sénégal; verify before shipping.

Is VAT or GST charged on imports into Senegal?

TVA 18% standard. Applied to imports plus customs duty per ECOWAS Common External Tariff. Special Tax on luxuries; Statistical Fee 1%.

Direction Générale des Douanes du Sénégal — https://www.douanes.sn/.

Restricted categories include: Firearms (Ministry of Interior permit); Pharmaceuticals; Wildlife products.

Prohibited categories include: Narcotics; Counterfeit goods; CITES-listed species.

IMPORT DESTINATION

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYDirection Générale des Douanes du Sénégal

STANDARD VAT18%

DE MINIMIS (USD)US$0

THRESHOLD (USD)

US$0

LOCAL CURRENCY

Commercial parcels assessed at value

Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.

ECOWAS Common External Tariff: 0% essentials / 5% raw materials / 10% intermediate / 20% finished / 35% specific consumer goods. 18% TVA on top.

As of: 2023-01-01

18%

STANDARD VAT / GST RATE

Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.

#	Document
01	Customs declaration form
02	Pharmacy permit for medications

Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →

01ECOWAS member; intra-bloc preferential trade.
02AfCFTA founder.
03Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF), pegged to EUR via the French Treasury.

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