Tax: Up to 21%
Duties: Up to 30%
Restricted Items: May be Subject to Pre-and Post- inspections
Non-working days: Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
Lead Time: 8-9 Weeks
Best carrier option: Freight Forwarder
Prominent Languages: Fang, Punu, and French
Complicated import regulations and extensive bureaucratic procedures may dissuade prospective importers and result in delivery delays. Importation of IT and tech products can incur high costs attributed to import duties determined by HS codes, transportation expenses, and limited market competition.
TecEx’s comprehensive compliance database ensures accurate classification of your equipment, regardless of its components. Despite Gabon’s membership in a free trade zone facilitated by the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC), which aims to reduce trade barriers among member states, the requirement for a locally registered entity to serve as the Importer of Record (IOR) remains essential for customs clearance.
Complicated import regulations and extensive bureaucratic procedures may dissuade prospective importers and result in delivery delays. Importation of IT and tech products can incur high costs attributed to import duties determined by HS codes, transportation expenses, and limited market competition.
TecEx’s comprehensive compliance database ensures accurate classification of your equipment, regardless of its components. Despite Gabon’s membership in a free trade zone facilitated by the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC), which aims to reduce trade barriers among member states, the requirement for a locally registered entity to serve as the Importer of Record (IOR) remains essential for customs clearance.
How TecEx Can Help You Import into Gabon
Leveraging our dedicated Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution, TecEx is strategically positioned to serve as your Importer of Record (IOR). Operating under DDP incoterms, we can manage the entire process on your behalf, covering pre-compliance, customs clearance, and concluding with the final delivery to any location in Gabon.
Gabon, along with Cameroon and The Republic of Congo, is a member of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) which aims for economic integration. Gabon and Cameroon, in particular, are seen as important leaders within the organization due to their political stability and natural resource wealth.
Gabon is increasingly prioritizing innovation, evident through initiatives like the Gabon Digital Academy and the Ogooue Labs innovation laboratory. However, navigating the complexities of importing tech into Gabon can be challenging. Reach out to our TecEx specialists for a complete compliance solution to swiftly and dependably clear your goods through customs.
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