Importing Cars to Senegal from Belgium

Are you planning to ship your vehicle from Belgium to Senegal? Below is a detailed breakdown of customs tariffs, taxes, and procedures you need to know before importing. This guide is especially useful for Senegalese customers looking for clear, transparent information.

1. Customs Tariffs (Passenger Cars)

Import costs vary by vehicle type and shipping method (sea/land):

Vehicle Type By Sea By Land

• Used Vehicles 48.97% 48.57%
• New Vehicles 47.54% 47.14%
• Used Utility Vehicles 36.81% 36.41%
• Special Vehicles (e.g., tow trucks) 30.74% 30.34%

Tax Breakdown (example: used car by sea):

• Customs Duties (DD): 20%
• Statistical Charge (RS): 1%
• Community Levies (PCS/PCC): 1% + 0.5%
• VAT: 18% applied on (basic + DD + RS) → 21.78%
• Registration Fee: 3% on (basic + DD + RS + VAT) → 4.283%

2. Determining the Taxable Value

• New Vehicles: Calculated from the higher of invoice price or export catalog price.
• Used Vehicles: Based on the higher of purchase invoice or Argus rating (with 20% discount if Argus > invoice).
• Unlisted Vehicles: New list price minus depreciation (5%–20% for first 3 months, then +1%/month, capped at 75%).

3. Import Restrictions & Conditions

• Age Limits:
• Passenger Cars: ≤ 10 years
• Utility Vehicles/Trucks: ≤ 15 years
• Environmental Standards: Technical inspection for emissions is mandatory.
• Required Documents:
• Original purchase invoice + foreign registration papers
• Certificate of compliance with Senegalese standards
• Certificate of Non-Pledge

4. Customs Clearance Procedure

Ports: Only through Dakar-North or Dakar-South Port.

Steps:

• Pay duties & taxes at customs.
• Obtain customs clearance certificate.
• Complete technical inspection.
• Register with the Land Transport Directorate (DTT).
• Other Costs: Port handling fees & transport insurance..