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Mandatory Importation Costs & Duties
This outlines the financial obligations due upon vehicle clearance in DRC Congo, calculated based on the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value.
CUSTOMS DUTIES (DGDA)
Duties are assessed by the Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises (DGDA). For most used passenger vehicles, the duty rate typically ranges from 5% to 15% depending on the vehicle type and age, based on the CIF value.
VALUE ADDED TAX (TVA)
A standard rate of 16% TVA (Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée) is applied to the imported vehicle’s total value (CIF + Customs Duties). This tax must be settled before the vehicle is released from the port of entry.
PARAFISCAL FEES & OGEFREM
Includes mandatory OGEFREM (Office de Gestion du Fret Multimodal) coverage, destination inspection fees, and registration/licensing fees required by the Ministry of Transport and Communication.
📊 Realistic Transit Time Table: DRC Congo
1. Western Route: Yokohama → Matadi / Boma Port
| Segment | RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off) | Container (20ft/40ft) | Notes |
| Sea Transit | 45–60 Days | 50–65 Days | Long route via transshipment in Singapore or Europe. |
| Port Discharge | 3–5 Days | 5–9 Days | Matadi can experience seasonal congestion. |
| Port Release | 7–14 Days | 10–15 Days | Includes BIVAC/Bureau Veritas verification. |
| Total to Border | ~55–79 Days | ~65–89 Days | NEXUSSCARS service ends at Port Release. |
2. Eastern Route: Yokohama → DRC Border (via Dar es Salaam)
| Segment | Estimated Time | Notes |
| Yokohama → Dar es Salaam | 28–35 Days | Much faster sea route than the Western Atlantic side. |
| Port Handling (Tanzania) | 4–7 Days | Quick transit to the bonded car carrier area. |
| Transit to DRC Border | 7–12 Days | Trucking from Tanzania to Tunduma/Kasumbalesa border. |
| Total Estimated Time | 39–54 Days | NEXUSSCARS service ends at DRC Border. |
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💡 Crucial Info for DRC Buyers:
- Age Restrictions (2026): * Passenger Cars (<10 seats): Must be less than 10 years old.
- Vans/Buses (>10 seats): Must be less than 7 years old.
- Trucks/Lorries: Must be less than 10 years old.
- Left-Hand Drive (LHD): DRC is officially an LHD market. While RHD vehicles are sometimes seen in the East, the government strictly regulates LHD for official registration.
- Mandatory Inspection: All vehicles must undergo an OCC (Office Congolais de Contrôle) inspection. We ensure all Japanese paperwork is ready to facilitate this.
- Taxes: Be aware that “Parafiscal” levies (FPI, OGEFREM) are added to the standard Customs Duty and VAT.