Keystone Vessel Manufacturing Co., Ltd-World Events-Import vehicles into Sudan-Manufacturer & exporter of Special Vehicle, tank container, tractor& trailer

Keystone Vessel Manufacturing Co., Ltd 当前位置: Home >>News>>World Events

Import vehicles into Sudan

Please note that DONGTE-- DTA manufactuer exporter to Africa . DTA is known for its superior integrity, great customer service, great prices, great selection, great quality and great speed of delivery.

The founder members of the East African Community Customs Union are Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In December 2006, Burundi and Rwanda were admitted into the Union. Members of COMESA are Angola, Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Finally, South African Development Community (SADC) is comprised of Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The majority of our exports to Africa are going to Maputo ,Durban ,DAR ES SALAAM, MOMBASA , Port Louis, TamataVe,WalVis Bay,Pointe Noire, Luanda, Lome,Matadi, Owendo, LIBREVILLE, Bata, Malabo, Duala, Lagos, Cotonou, Conakry,Tema, Dakar,Namibe based dealers who buy it for their customers in different parts of South and East ，west Africa www.dtatruck.com www.szdtruck.com tomking@dtatruck.com

Sudan

Thailand top new and used car 4x4 vigo triton exporter to Sudan sudan top car 4x4 importer exporter thailand toyota vigo Situated in northeast Africa, Sudan is the largest country on the continent, covering an area of 2,505,810 sq km (967,499 sq mi), with a length of 2,192 km (1,362 mi) SSE–NNW and a width of 1,880 km (1,168 mi) ENE–WSW. Comparatively, the area occupied by Sudan is slightly more than one-quarter the size of the US. It is bounded on the N by Egypt, on the NE by the Red Sea, on the E by Eritrea and Ethiopia, on the S by Kenya, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DROC), on the W by the Central African Republic and Chad, and on the NW by Libya.

Sudan, a vast, sun-baked land, gained independence in 1956, following the end of the Anglo-Egyptian condominium. It is the largest country in all Africa, stretching almost one million square miles. Superimposed over a map of the U.S., Sudan would reach from the Canadian border to Houston, and from eastern Utah to St. Louis. To the north are the Libyan and Nubian Deserts. In mid-country, a band of rocky semi-desert reaches from the Chad border eastward to encompass the range of arid mountains along the Red Sea coast and the Ethiopian border. The southern half consists of savanna and swampland grading into semitropical forests along the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda borders. Although arable, fertile land is available (37 %), but little (1.5 %) is cultivated because of inadequate irrigation.

The vehicle must be Left Hand Drive. Sudan's import duties average ?? per cent and range from a low of 2 per cent to a high of 32 per cent. Sudan also applies other duties and charges such as /service centers in Bissau, although service and parts availability for those models are patchy. Maintenance and repair facilities are limited both in expertise and availability of parts.

It is best to acquire a four-wheel-drive or some other type of sturdy vehicle with high ground clearance and heavy duty suspension for safety reasons, given the poor road conditions within and outside the city. You should order air, oil, and fuel filters; spark plugs; spare tires and inner tubes; extra windshield wipers; plus all required extra supplies and parts along with your vehicles as they will not be available easily once the vehicle is in.

Leaded gasoline and diesel fuel are reliably available in the capital and generally available in country’s interior. Because octane ratings are not high, the performance of engines designed for premium gasoline may suffer. Unleaded gasoline is not available, so catalytic converters should be removed before shipping vehicles to Guinea-Bissau. Although diesel fuel and leaded gasoline cost roughly the same amount, better fuel efficiency makes diesel engines more economical and a better choice for up-country travel. Fuel theft is not uncommon, so a lockable gas cap is highly recommended.

Undercoating, undercarriage protection, heavy-duty suspensions, and off-road packages are practical options for Eritrea. Tubeless tires can be repaired in the capital city, but inner tubes are recommended for up-country travel. Spare parts can be hard to find. Include in your household effects a good supply of belts, filters, gaskets, hoses, headlights, windshield wipers, fuses, power-steering and brake fluids, spark plugs, a distributor, a condenser, and tires. For up-country travel, bring emergency equipment, such as a strong jack, spare tires, tire pumps, jumper cables, winch or tow ropes, first-aid kit, and racks.

When traveling outside the capital city, four-wheeled drive vehicles are advised because the roads are in disrepair. During the rainy season, many upcountry roads become impassable.

Eritrea does not have many paved roads, including those in the capital city. The remainder is constructed of lateritic soils. These roads are often rough, and in poorly drained areas become impassable quagmires during the 6-month rainy season. In addition, the coastal salt air attacks car finishes, radiators, air-conditioning systems, and the chassis. For these reasons, simple, rugged automobiles, rust proofed and undercoated, and with good ground clearance are recommended.

Heavy-duty springs and shock absorbers are mandatory for up-country travel, as is air-conditioning to provide relief from heat, humidity, and dust. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended. Unleaded gas is not available in Eritrea. Catalytic converters must be removed before shipment or after arrival here.

Four-wheel drive vehicles is preferred although regular sedans are adequate for driving on Sudan City’s mostly paved roads. High ground clearance and four-wheel drive are necessary for trips to beaches or into the interior. Four-wheel drive is also useful for in-town driving after rains, which generally cause some flooding of roads. Light colored vehicles are recommended to deflect Sudan’s intense sunlight.

Unleaded gasoline is available in Sudan. Diesel fuel is less expensive than gasoline; both are available in the capital, but only diesel is available in the interior. Gasoline is not high octane, so the performance of engines designed for premium gasoline may suffer. Since 2004 there has been no importation of leaded gasoline into the country. Unleaded is 91 octane.

Off-road packages or heavy-duty suspensions are practical options. Traffic in Sudan moves on the right (American) side of the road.

Many Japanese makes have representatives in Sudan. Competent mechanics can be found, although quality of service varies and spare parts for even the most common makes and models are not readily available so we recommend that you order most used spare parts along with the vehicle. Labor and parts are expensive. Mechanics are most familiar with Japanese and American makes.

You should order belts, filters, gaskets, hoses, windshield wipers, fuses, power-steering and brake fluids, spark plugs, and a foot or electric tire pump along with your vehicle. Emergency equipment, such as spare tires, jacks, repair kits, and tow ropes, is recommended for out-of-town trips. Jerry cans and racks are useful for bringing gasoline and water on trips into the interior.

A standard economy car is adequate for the capital city and main paved roads. Any real exploration of the countryside, however, requires a four-wheel-drive with good clearance like Toyota Hilux Vigo. European and Japanese cars prevail; repair services exist, but the right spare parts cannot always be found. Diesel fuel and regular gasoline are available, but there is no high-octane or unleaded gasoline in the country.

Sudan Custom Duties

The Sudan has a liberal trade policy, although it restricts imports of some goods considered competitive with those produced locally. The customs tariff applies to goods from all countries except Egypt and Jordan, which receive preferential treatment.

Most tariff rates are ad valorem and range from zero to 1,100%. Export duty is 10% on cotton and gum arabic and 5% for all other items. Specific rates are applied mostly to alcoholic beverages and tobacco. Commodities not included in the tariff schedule are dutiable at 40% ad valorem. Also levied are guay dues, royalties, a consumption tax of 10%, and a 10% defense tax. An additional tax of 5% to 150% is imposed on a list of 122 items. The average tariff rate in 1999, as determined by the IMF, was 19.3%. The customs service is known to be extremely corrupt. In 1997, the United States implemented a trade embargo on Sudan but US companies and organizations supplying to South of Sudan use Mombasa port to bypass this restriction.

Customs duty rates are ad-valorem duty rates applied to the c.i.f. import value. There are five different rates of customs duty: 6%, 15%, 30%, 50% and 80%. The 6% rate is imposed on most imported goods (about 70 per cent) including buses, and trucks. The 15% rate applies to such imports as live animals, tools and equipment. The 30% rate is charged on motor cars. The 50% rate is levied on plastic and rubber articles, tyres and tubes.

Beside the above duties, one also has to pay quay dues and consumption tax. Quay dues of 2% are collected by the Sea Ports Corporation at Port Sudan. A 10% consumption tax (c.i.f. plus other charges) is also collected on most imported goods.

A certificate of origin is mainly required for goods subject to tariff preferences. The certificate of origin must be issued by the competent authority in the country of origin. Sudan has no pre-shipment inspection but all consignments with no quality inspection certificate will be subjected to SSMO inspection at entry points.

Import through Kapoeta and Kaya borders by road i.e. Southern Sudan

All importers have to apply for an Import License giving the complete product details and approximate value of the total imports to the Ministry of Commerce in the prescribed form. In case the importer does not have an import license they have to pay a fee of 2% of the CIF value during customs clearance.

For Imports through Kaya border the customs clearance has to be done at the border or at Yei. With regard to imports through Kapoeta the customs clearance can be done at the border or at Juba. Presently at Yei, customs are taxed under a tariff regime of 0 to 20%. At Juba the regime is from 0 to 45%. All vehicles custom cleared at Yei can also be registered at Juba.

Tax exemptions are given to all imports made by registered NGOs, Government tenderers, specific projects and imports made under investment policy. Exemption is issued by both Central Government at Khartoum and GOSS Government.

Import through Port Sudan by sea, Khartoum & Juba by Air

All importers need registration in the Import/Export Registry at the Ministry of Foreign Trade.

1. Import Declaration Form

All commercial imports into Sudan require an IDF. When the importer applies for an IDF, the information to be filled in is provided by the supplier vide a Proforma Invoice.

a. The following are the information required in the Proforma Invoice.

· Specification and clear description of the quantity and quality of the goods.
· Free on Board ( FOB ) Value.
· Freight value ( if applicable)
· Currency of payment
· Mode of transportation
· Country of Origin of the goods issued by the competent authority in the country of origin.
· Insurance value (if applicable)

b. Proforma invoice for transport and Insurance Certificate if not provided by the supplier.

2. Sudan uses the BDV (Brussels definition of Value).

3. Importers must present :

· An Import declaration.
· Commercial Certificate of Origin
· Quarantine License (where necessary)
· Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO) requirements or other
· documents for specific type of goods and complete Bank formalities.

4. Importers must pay the required duties, taxes and fees and receive an official release order for the goods. Duties, taxes and fees are payable before releasing the goods except direct delivery goods.

5. Sudan has no mandatory Pre-shipment Inspection. Importers are advised to have Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate issued by International Cargo Inspectors registered by SSMO (Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization). Double check inspection might be conducted by the SSMO.

Sudan Import procedures

6. Sudan does not apply any quantitative import regulations. All goods can be imported to Sudan except those, which are prohibited by social values or security considerations.

The prohibited goods are:

· Alcoholic beverages
· Antiques
· Cheques, blank (N1)
· Furs
· Gambling equipments / playing cards
· Isoproponol
· Ivory
· Military equipment
· Perishables
· Precious metals and stones

7. Shipping Documents required

Import Regulations

a) Sudan does not apply any quantitative import restrictions. All goods can be imported to Sudan except those, which are prohibited by social values or security considerations. These goods are spirits and wines, narcotics, gambling equipment, arms and ammunitions.

b) Import licensing procedures Generally, imports do not need an import license.

c) Sudan does not apply any other border measures

d) Sudan uses the Brussels definition of value (BDV)

e) Importers must present an Import Declaration, Commercial Certificate of Origin, Quarantine License (where necessary), Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO) requirements or other documents for specific type of goods and complete Bank of formalities.

f) Importers must pay the required duties, taxes and fees and receive an official release order for the goods.

g) Duties, taxes and fees are payable before releasing the goods except for direct delivery goods.

h) Sudan has no mandatory Pre-shipment Inspection. Importers are advised to have Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate issued by International Cargo Inspectors registered by SSMO. Double check inspection might be conducted by the SSMO.All consignments, with no Quality Inspection Certificate will be subjected to SSMO inspection at entry points.

Rules of Origin.

The Certificate of Origin for imports is mainly required when there are tariff preferences. The Certificate of Orgin for export commodities is issued by Sudan Chamber of Commerce and checked by the Customs Authorities, and it is governed generally by the preference agreement such as the Rules of Origin applied or agreed upon in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa States (COMESA), the Global System of Trade Preference (GSTP) and the Agreement of Trade Facilitation & Development among the Arab States.Sudan has no separate Rules of Origin. The Certificate of Origin must be issued by the competent authority in the country of origin.

Sudan has no Anti-Dumping Law as yet.

Sudan has no Safeguard Law, however, Sudan is planning to formulate laws on safeguards and competition as well as anti-dumping.

l) Sudan has no tariff quotas. Tariff exemptions are available for investment projects governed by the Investment Law and for items within Article 54 of the Customs Law.

m) Importation & Exportation in Sudan need registration of the importer or exporter in the Import/Export Registry at the Ministry of Foreign Trade according to the following:

Registration in the Chamber of Commerce as an importer or exporter. An application form should be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Trade for approval showing the following information:

The name and address of the applicant
A valid Trade license from the local Council where the importer or exporter will practice his business and the Certificate of Incorporation is the importer or exporter is a company.
The amount of the capital used in the export/imports transactions- A certificate from a Chartered Accountant showing the amount of capital used in import and export activities in the last budget.
Payment of the fees required for import/export registration, which is nominal ranging between SD5000 and SD50,000 and the registration is renewed annually.

Regional Agreements

The Common Market for East and Southern Africa

The Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) has been operating, in one form or another, since 1981. COMESA aims to promote economic integration via the removal of barriers to trade and investment among COMESA member states. Moreover, COMESA aims to advocate for infrastructure development, and development in science and technology. Economic integration is envisaged to progress from the Free Trade Area (FTA) to an economic monetary union. The FTA became operational on 1st November 2000 with nine participating countries initially. The nine member countries that are implementing zero tariffs are Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Zambia and Zimbabwe. However in January 2004, Burundi and Rwanda joined the FTA, bringing the total number of participating countries to eleven.

The COMESA FTA is an agreement among members not to apply customs duties or charges on goods traded amongst themselves. The eligible goods for duty-free treatment must meet the agreed upon Rules of Origin. Members also agree to eliminate all non-tariff barriers to trade between them.

A COMSEA Certificate of Origin is required for each consignment of goods and is obtained from the Revenue Authority in respective member countries.

The Common Market for East and South Africa (COMESA) Treaty superseded the Preferential Trade Area for Eastern and Southern African States (PTA) in 1995. The COMESA members resolved to create a free-trade area by 31 October 2000. All members were to have reduced tariffs by 80% as at October 1996. However, only five countries (Comoros, Eritrea, Sudan, Uganda, and Zimbabwe) have reached this level. COMESA has also agreed to implement a Common External Tariff by the year 2004. The CET will be 0%, 5%, 15%, and 30% on capital goods, raw materials, intermediate goods, and final goods, respectively.

The Southern Africa Development Community

The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) aims to promote regional integration and sustainable development in the regional community.

Members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), comprising 14 countries, signed a Trade Protocol, which calls for the implementation of a Free Trade Area. Each country has negotiated two reduced tariff schedules. One schedule is applicable only for South Africa, and another schedule for all other SADC members. Zambia's implementation of her offer, effective 30th April 2001, is provided to those countries that provide Zambia with the SADC reduced tariff schedule.

The reduction of tariffs to South Africa provide for delayed liberalization, while the schedule to other members provide for broader and faster access to the South Africa market. The tariff schedule applicable to SADC members, with the exception of South Africa, has three categories. Category A products are those products which go to zero-duty immediately upon implementation. The tariff for Category B products gradually goes down to zero-duty over a period of eight years, and the tariff of Category C products reaches zero-duty twelve years after implementation. Category C products are known as sensitive products, and include for Zambia meat and dairy products, tea, some flours, raw sugar, cement, textiles and clothing, and motor vehicles.

Plans are currently underway to establish a Free Trade Agreement by 2008, and a SADC Customs Union by 2010.

A SADC Certificate of Origin is required for each consignment of goods and is obtained from the Revenue Authority.