Trading Across Borders in Afghanistan

These tables list the procedures necessary to import and exports a standardized cargo of goods in Afghanistan. The documents required to export and import the goods are also shown.

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation44650
Customs clearance and technical control8550
Ports and terminal handling4150
Inland transportation and handling182000
Totals:743350
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation49550
Customs clearance and technical control7350
Ports and terminal handling5200
Inland transportation and handling161900
Totals:773000
 Export documents Import documents
Bill of ladingBill of lading
Certificate of originCargo release order
Clean inspection report of findingsCommercial invoice
Commercial invoiceCustoms import declaration
Customs export declarationImport license
Customs transit documentInsurance certificate
Duties exemption formPacking list
Insurance certificateTax certificate
Packing listTechnical standard/health certificate
Tax certificateTerminal handling receipts
Terminal handling receiptsNOC/Transit permit
NOC/Transit permitClean inspection report of findings