Democratic Republic of the Congo:Import Duty & Tax Overview

Congo Customs Policy: Summary of Import Tariffs and Taxation

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  • 4th May 2026

The customs policy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is broad in scope, covering a wide range of items subject to Import Duty (DDI), Excise Duty (DCI) and Value Added Tax (VAT). Below are examples of the applicable rates:

Fabric: 20% DDI + 16% VAT

Hair extensions: 20% DDI + 16% VAT

General goods: 20% DDI + 16% VAT

Household goods: 10% DDI + 16% VAT

Bags & packaging materials: 20% DDI + 16% VAT

Wigs, beards, eyebrows and similar products: 20% DDI + 16% VAT

Ceramics: 20% DDI + 16% VAT

Second-hand clothing: 10% DDI + 16% VAT

Auto spare parts: 10% DDI + 16% VAT

Utility vehicles (dump trucks, concrete pump trucks, loaders, mixer trucks, cranes, etc.): 10% DDI + 16% VAT

assenger vehicles (sedans, jeeps, etc.): 20% DDI + 10% DCI + 16% VAT

Industrial machinery and other equipment: 5% DDI + 16% VAT

Chemicals: 5% DDI + 16% VAT

Food preparations: 5% DDI + 16% VAT

Vegetables, fruits and other produce: 20% DDI + 16% VAT

Fruit juice: 20% DDI + 10% DCI + 16% VAT

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