Customs declaration requirements for Djibouti
Customs Declare produces the completed COMESA Customs Declaration (DDCOM) / Single Administrative Document, filed via ASYCUDA World for Djibouti’s own customs authority, in French, Arabic, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- COMESA Customs Declaration (DDCOM) / Single Administrative Document, filed via ASYCUDA World
- Issuing authority
- Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects (DGDDI)
- Primary language
- French, Arabic
- Accepted languages
- French, Arabic
- Required supporting documents
- Pre shipment inspection certificate, import license, phytosanitary certificate
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import prohibited
Import into Djibouti is fully banned for alcohol, drugs, explosives, firearms, fresh foods, plants, animals, chemicals, and currency (beyond stated limits), plus specific dangerous-goods categories: corrosive/toxic gases, flammable liquids, oxidants and organic peroxides, radioactive material, and pornographic material.
Djibouti customs authority
Import permit required
Restricted-goods import permits in Djibouti: chemicals for industrial use (application required 4-6 weeks in advance), tobacco beyond a 200g personal-use threshold, preserved foods (health certificate), medicines (Pharmacy Board permit), and weapons/ammunition (Ministry of the Interior authorization).
Djibouti Ministry of the Interior / Pharmacy Board / customs
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 7%
- MFN duty rate data
- Not yet researched
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Not yet live for Djibouti
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Djibouti require?
Djibouti’s import declaration is the COMESA Customs Declaration (DDCOM) / Single Administrative Document, filed via ASYCUDA World, issued by Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects (DGDDI).
Which languages does Djibouti accept on a customs declaration?
French, Arabic
What supporting documents are required to import into Djibouti?
Pre shipment inspection certificate, import license, phytosanitary certificate
What is the VAT rate on imports into Djibouti?
The default VAT rate on record for Djibouti is 7%.