Customs declaration requirements for Congo - Kinshasa
Customs Declare produces the completed SYDONIA World customs declaration; import (mise a la consommation) declarations filed under procedure code IM4 for Congo - Kinshasa’s own customs authority, in French, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- SYDONIA World customs declaration; import (mise a la consommation) declarations filed under procedure code IM4
- Issuing authority
- Direction Generale des Douanes et Accises (DGDA)
- Primary language
- French
- Accepted languages
- French
- Required supporting documents
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, import license, proforma invoice, insurance certificate, certificate of origin, pre shipment inspection certificate
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Pre-shipment inspection required
Imports into the Democratic Republic of Congo valued at FOB $2,500 or greater require pre-shipment inspection by Bureau Veritas (BIVAC), acting on behalf of the state inspection agency (OCC) alongside the customs administration (DGDA). A separate import license, issued via an authorized commercial bank against a pro forma invoice, is required for alcohol, medicines, and weapons regardless of value. Exempt from pre-shipment inspection: shipments below the $2,500 FOB threshold, live animals, fresh food (eggs/fruit/vegetables/fish/meat), newspapers/periodicals, and personal vehicles of returning DRC residents.
Office Congolais de Contrôle (OCC) / DGDA, via BIVAC
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 16%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
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Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Congo - Kinshasa require?
Congo - Kinshasa’s import declaration is the SYDONIA World customs declaration; import (mise a la consommation) declarations filed under procedure code IM4, issued by Direction Generale des Douanes et Accises (DGDA).
Which languages does Congo - Kinshasa accept on a customs declaration?
French
What supporting documents are required to import into Congo - Kinshasa?
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, import license, proforma invoice, insurance certificate, certificate of origin, pre shipment inspection certificate
What is the VAT rate on imports into Congo - Kinshasa?
The default VAT rate on record for Congo - Kinshasa is 16%.