Tax: Up to 10%
Duties: Up to 12%
Restricted Items: May be Subject to Pre- and Post- Inspections
Non-working days: Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
Lead Time: 11-12 Weeks
Best carrier option: Freight Forwarder
Prominent Languages: Liberian Kreyol and Liberian English
Importing IT equipment into the country remains a challenge. This is largely due to local customs requiring both a pre- and post-inspection of tech goods as well as extremely long lead times.
IT hardware and software shipments can also pose challenges due to factors such as high tariffs, transportation costs, and limited distributor availability, leading to increased expenses. Liberia’s IT sector faces additional uncertainties as a result of a weak regulatory environment and susceptibility to cybersecurity threats, adding complexity to the industry landscape.
The Liberian government has acknowledged the need for improvements in ICT which would benefit the economy. Recently, they have announced changes in policy and plans to improve both infrastructure and services.
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Importing IT equipment into the country remains a challenge. This is largely due to local customs requiring both a pre- and post-inspection of tech goods as well as extremely long lead times.
IT hardware and software shipments can also pose challenges due to factors such as high tariffs, transportation costs, and limited distributor availability, leading to increased expenses. Liberia’s IT sector faces additional uncertainties as a result of a weak regulatory environment and susceptibility to cybersecurity threats, adding complexity to the industry landscape.
The Liberian government has acknowledged the need for improvements in ICT which would benefit the economy. Recently, they have announced changes in policy and plans to improve both infrastructure and services.
Learn more about importing into Africa here!
How TecEx Can Help You Import into Liberia
With our specialized Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution, TecEx is perfectly positioned to serve as your IOR. Operating under DDP incoterms, we manage the entire process on your behalf, from pre-compliance and customs clearance to final delivery in Liberia.
One of the key drivers of growth in the Liberian tech sector is the increasing access to mobile phones and the internet. According to the World Bank, mobile phone penetration in Liberia was at 88.6% in 2020, up from just 12.2% in 2010. This rapid growth has created a large market for mobile-based services, such as mobile money and e-commerce.
Liberia is part of the Mano River Union, which enforces uniform customs tariffs among Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. Additionally, the country is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), comprising fifteen countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Liberia is the only ECOWAS member state that has yet to adopt the VAT; instead, it has a 10% sales tax.
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