Trading Across Borders in the Central African Republic

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

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation23522
Customs clearance and technical control4662
Ports and terminal handling3407
Inland transportation and handling243900
Totals:545491
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation23672
Customs clearance and technical control10662
Ports and terminal handling5320
Inland transportation and handling243900
Totals:625554
 Export documents Import documents
Bill of ladingBill of lading
Certificate of originBorder crossing authorization
Commercial invoiceCargo release order
Customs export declarationCollection order
Packing listCommercial invoice
Pre-shipment inspection clean report of findingsCustoms attestation
Technical standard/health certificateTax certificate
Transit document Technical standard/health certificate
Cargo release order (BAE)Terminal handling receipts
 Electronic cargo tracking receipt (BESC)
 Truck manifest (feuille de route)
 Customs import declaration
 Form S101 (Transit document)
 Import license
 Insurance certificate
 Packing list
 Pre-shipment inspection clean report of findings