Côte d'Ivoire import duty and de minimis
Duty by category plus the charge stack that applies on top: 18% VAT, Statistical fee (1%), PCS UEMOA (0.8%), PC ECOWAS (0.5%), AU import levy (0.2%). Use it to sanity-check a clearing agent's quote.
Indicative, not a quote. Duty and FX values are estimates and must be verified against live customs and FX data before you commit funds.
| Category | Duty | Effective | HS hint | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Parts | 10% | ~33% | HS 8708 | Calculate → |
| Bags | 20% | ~45% | HS 4202 | Calculate → |
| Beauty & Cosmetics | 20% | ~45% | HS 3303 / 3304 | Calculate → |
| Clothing | 20% | ~45% | HS 61 / 62 | Calculate → |
| Electronics | 20% | ~45% | HS 8517 / 8528 / 9102 | Calculate → |
| Hair Products | 20% | ~45% | HS 6703 / 6704 | Calculate → |
| Kitchenware | 20% | ~45% | HS 7323 / 3924 | Calculate → |
| Phone Accessories | 20% | ~45% | HS 8517 / 8504 | Calculate → |
| Shoes | 20% | ~45% | HS 64 | Calculate → |
| Toys | 20% | ~45% | HS 9503 | Calculate → |
Duty bands and VAT verified vs PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (Côte d'Ivoire) + US trade.gov + ECOWAS on 21 June 2026; the exact per-HS line varies — confirm with Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD) before you pay. source ↗
Indicative CET CEDEAO 10% intermediate band. Verify exact HS via DGD. Sourced 2026-06-07.
De minimis, in plain terms
No commercial de minimis: Ivorian customs (DGD) assess duty, the statistical fee, community levies and 18% VAT on the declared CIF value of commercial goods.
How is import duty calculated in Côte d'Ivoire?
Ivorian customs (DGD) assess the duty band on the CIF value, then add the 1% statistical fee, the 0.8% PCS UEMOA levy and the 0.5% PC ECOWAS levy, with 18% VAT on top. There is no commercial de-minimis, so every consignment is assessed in full — the West African community levies are small individually but they add a predictable extra layer above the headline duty.
How much duty will you pay on Bags?
For a typical Bags order (300 units, ¥20,250 of goods), the duty sits in the 20% band (~CFA384,465) and VAT (18%) ~CFA423,873, for a landed cost of ~CFA2,864,809. Switch category in the table above for its band. Indicative figures, sampled 2026-06-07; not a quote.
What is the de-minimis and can you use it?
No commercial de minimis: Ivorian customs (DGD) assess duty, the statistical fee, community levies and 18% VAT on the declared CIF value of commercial goods.
How do importers overpay (and how to avoid it)?
Expecting a personal-parcel allowance — Ivorian customs assess commercial consignments in full, with no de-minimis.
Are these the official rates?
The duty and VAT structure here is correct, but the exact per-HS rate is indicative and customs valuation can differ from your purchase price. Verify the exact line with Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD) and a clearing agent before paying. Indicative figures, sampled 2026-06-07; not a quote.
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty in Côte d'Ivoire?
Duty depends on the product's HS code. On top of duty you pay 18% VAT, Statistical fee (1%), PCS UEMOA (0.8%), PC ECOWAS (0.5%), AU import levy (0.2%). The figures here are indicative; confirm with Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD).
What is the de minimis in Côte d'Ivoire?
No commercial de minimis: Ivorian customs (DGD) assess duty, the statistical fee, community levies and 18% VAT on the declared CIF value of commercial goods.
How is VAT applied?
VAT of 18% is applied on the duty-inclusive base. Our calculator applies it on that base.
Are these official duty rates?
The tariff bands are correct but we could not certify every exact HS line against the official Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD) schedule. Treat per-category rates as indicative and verify before committing funds. Sourced 2026-06-07.
Last updated: 2026-06-07.
Aïssatou covers importing from China into Francophone West Africa: the VAT and community levies (RS, PCS, PC) that build the landed cost, the euro-pegged CFA franc against the yuan, and the payment routes — from Wave and Orange Money to B2B settlement — that move CFA to China. Dakar-based, writing for the importer in Abidjan and Dakar.