Côte d'Ivoire

Trading Across Borders in

Côte d'Ivoire

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 15 299
Customs clearance and technical control 5 81
Ports and terminal handling 3 889
Inland transportation and handling 2 700
Totals 25 1,969
Import Procedures Duration (days) US$ Cost
Documents preparation 19 333
Customs clearance and technical control 7 244
Ports and terminal handling 8 1,000
Inland transportation and handling 2 1,000
Totals 36 2,577
Export documents
Bill of lading
Cargo release order
Certificate of origin
Commercial invoice
Customs export declaration - Form Nº 5
Foreign exchange authorization
Inspection report
Packing list
Preferential certificate
Technical standard/ health certificate
Import documents
Attestation de verification BIVAC
Bill of Lading
Cargo Release order
Certificate of origin
Commercial Invoice
Customs Import Declaration
Packing List
Technical standard/health certificate
Terminal Handling Receipts