Tax: up to 10%
Duties: up to 11%
Restricted Items: Permits required for certain encrypted networking equipment
Non-working days: Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
Lead Time: 5-7 weeks
Best carrier option: Courier or Freight Forwarder
Prominent Languages: Pashto and Dari
The tech supply chain in Afghanistan is hampered by ongoing political instability, security risks, lack of existing infrastructure, corruption, and sanctions. Importing tech goods into the region can be a daunting and often uncertain task.
While dual-use goods present a particular challenge around the world, in regions with endemic political unrest and systematic conflict, import and export controls become more intensive.
The local customs authority and governing bodies have imposed a number of special import duties and trade compliance measures on tech goods. Additional Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) affect the import of tech goods, and these measures include product standards, testing, and labeling requirements.
Trade agreements like the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) and The India-Afghanistan Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) are among several other trade agreements with neighboring countries aimed at boosting global trade.
The tech supply chain in Afghanistan is hampered by ongoing political instability, security risks, lack of existing infrastructure, corruption, and sanctions. Importing tech goods into the region can be a daunting and often uncertain task.
While dual-use goods present a particular challenge around the world, in regions with endemic political unrest and systematic conflict, import and export controls become more intensive.
The local customs authority and governing bodies have imposed a number of special import duties and trade compliance measures on tech goods. Additional Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) affect the import of tech goods, and these measures include product standards, testing, and labeling requirements.
Trade agreements like the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) and The India-Afghanistan Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) are among several other trade agreements with neighboring countries aimed at boosting global trade.
How TecEx Can Help You Import into Afghanistan
The trade of dual-use goods is a complex and ever-changing landscape. Businesses that are involved in the trade of these goods need to be aware of the applicable regulations and restrictions.
TecEx can help businesses navigate these complexities by providing comprehensive compliance and Importer of Record (IOR) services into Afghanistan. We can help you with every step of the import, from obtaining the necessary permits and licenses to clearing your shipment through customs all the way to final delivery.
Afghanistan is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA).
Afghanistan is landlocked and is bordered by six other countries, including Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China.
TecEx is a global customs compliance specialist that offers a complete door-to-door solution for importing technology into Afghanistan. With services in over 200 destinations and extensive experience in the customs clearance industry, we have a team of experts who are qualified to manage the evolving import regulations in Afghanistan. We can help you with every step of the import process, from obtaining the necessary permits and licenses to clearing your shipment through customs.
Your global trade solution for Afghanistan
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