Trading Across Borders in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation23870
Customs clearance and technical control5300
Ports and terminal handling14337
Inland transportation and handling21100
Totals:442607
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation41342
Customs clearance and technical control11300
Ports and terminal handling9341
Inland transportation and handling21500
Totals:632483
 Export documents Import documents
Bill of ladingBill of lading
Certificate of originCertificate of origin
Commercial invoiceCommercial invoice
Customs export declarationCustoms import declaration
Export licenseImport license
Foreign exchange authorizationPacking list
Packing listTax certificate
Pre-shipment inspection clean report of findingsTechnical standard/health certificate
 Terminal handling receipts