Customs declaration requirements for Gambia
Customs Declare produces the completed Import Declaration Form (Single Administrative Document, SAD), prepared in triplicate, filed electronically via the ASYCUDA World system for Gambia’s own customs authority, in English, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Confirmed against the authority’s own published source- Form
- Import Declaration Form (Single Administrative Document, SAD), prepared in triplicate, filed electronically via the ASYCUDA World system
- Issuing authority
- Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA)
- Primary language
- English
- Accepted languages
- English
- Required supporting documents
- Sector specific import permits, cargo tracking note
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import prohibited
Import of right-hand-drive vehicles is banned in the Gambia -- only left-hand-drive vehicles are permitted -- and importers must provide an original or certified copy of a vehicle inspection certificate from the country of origin.
HS 8703 -- Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA)
Import licensing required
All imports of animals, marine life, plants, their products, and processed foods into the Gambia must be accompanied by an import certificate issued in accordance with Codex Alimentarius quality-control requirements.
Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA)
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 15%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Gambia
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Gambia require?
Gambia’s import declaration is the Import Declaration Form (Single Administrative Document, SAD), prepared in triplicate, filed electronically via the ASYCUDA World system, issued by Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA).
Which languages does Gambia accept on a customs declaration?
English
What supporting documents are required to import into Gambia?
Sector specific import permits, cargo tracking note
What is the VAT rate on imports into Gambia?
The default VAT rate on record for Gambia is 15%.