Angola

Trading Across Borders in

Angola

Listed below is a detailed summary of the procedural requirements for exporting and importing a standardized cargo of goods. Documents associated with every official procedure are counted—from the contractual agreement between the 2 parties to the delivery of goods—along with the time necessary for completion.

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Export Procedures Duration (days) US$ Cost
Documents preparation 25 550
Customs clearance and technical control 5 400
Ports and terminal handling 10 400
Inland transportation and handling 8 500
Totals 48 1,850
Import Procedures Duration (days) US$ Cost
Documents preparation 25 790
Customs clearance and technical control 7 400
Ports and terminal handling 10 500
Inland transportation and handling 3 1,000
Totals 45 2,690
Export documents
Bill of lading
Cargo release order
Certificate of origin
Commercial Invoice
Customs export declaration
Foreign exchange authorization
Inspection report
Packing list
Tax certificate
Technical standard/health certificate
Terminal handling receipts
Import documents
Bill of lading
Certificate of origin
Clean inspection report of findings
Commercial invoice
Customs import declaration
Import authorization from Conseil National des Chargeurs Angolais
Packing list
Terminal handling receipts