Tax: Up to 10%
Duties: Up to 30%
Restricted Items: N/A
Non-working days: Fridays and Public Holidays
Lead Time: 3-4 Weeks
Best carrier option: Courier or Freight Forwarder
Prominent Languages: Afar, Arabic, Somali and French
Djibouti faces a shortage of essential infrastructure such as data centers and fiber optic cables, crucial for fostering a thriving digital environment. Compounded by low internet penetration rates and costly, unreliable connections, businesses and individuals encounter challenges in efficiently importing and utilizing tech products.
Government regulations, policies, and licensing requirements can sometimes hinder the import and use of certain technologies. Also, imported IT products are often subject to high taxes and import duties, making them significantly more expensive than in other countries.
Despite these challenges, Djibouti is taking steps to address them. The government has launched initiatives to improve internet access and develop digital infrastructure. Additionally, there are efforts to attract foreign investment in the IT sector and create a more supportive regulatory environment. Djibouti also maintains close ties with the governments of Somalia, Ethiopia, France and the United States.
Djibouti faces a shortage of essential infrastructure such as data centers and fiber optic cables, crucial for fostering a thriving digital environment. Compounded by low internet penetration rates and costly, unreliable connections, businesses and individuals encounter challenges in efficiently importing and utilizing tech products.
Government regulations, policies, and licensing requirements can sometimes hinder the import and use of certain technologies. Also, imported IT products are often subject to high taxes and import duties, making them significantly more expensive than in other countries.
Despite these challenges, Djibouti is taking steps to address them. The government has launched initiatives to improve internet access and develop digital infrastructure. Additionally, there are efforts to attract foreign investment in the IT sector and create a more supportive regulatory environment. Djibouti also maintains close ties with the governments of Somalia, Ethiopia, France and the United States.
How TecEx Can Help You Import into Djibouti
Leverage TecEx’s tailored Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution, placing us in a prime position to serve as your IOR. With DDP incoterms, we seamlessly manage the entire process, handling pre-compliance, customs clearance, and ensuring final delivery in Djibouti.
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Backed by the World Bank, Djibouti has planned a mass rollout of digital systems to improve citizens’ access to services and improve tax and customs administration efficiency. Although only slight improvements have been seen since the announcement of these plans, governments continued efforts to improve their technological footprint make this an interesting destination.
While the country may not necessarily apply VAT or GST, the sales tax rate in Djibouti averaged 10.31% from 2008 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 33% in 2008 and a record low of 7% in 2009.
The complexities of importing into Djibouti can be difficult to navigate. Contact one of our TecEx specialists for a tailor-made compliance solution to help clear your goods through customs quickly and reliably.
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