Customs declaration requirements for Niger
Customs Declare produces the completed Declaration en Douane Unique (DDU), adopted 1 January 2006 per ECOWAS/CEDEAO harmonization, filed via SYDONIA (ASYCUDA) World/++ through the GUFCE single window for Niger’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
- Declaration en Douane Unique (DDU), adopted 1 January 2006 per ECOWAS/CEDEAO harmonization, filed via SYDONIA (ASYCUDA) World/++ through the GUFCE single window
- Issuing authority
- Direction Générale des Douanes (Niger), Ministère des Finances
- Primary language
- French
- Accepted languages
- French
- Required supporting documents
- Declaration of intent to import, pre shipment inspection certificate cotecna, statistical registration form, phytosanitary certificate, health certificate, import authorization for restricted goods
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import permit required
Import of used vehicles into Niger requires a special permit and inspection. (Duty rates themselves -- e.g. Niger's ad valorem and statistical taxes on vehicles -- belong in this platform's tax_rates/tariff_rates tables, not recorded here.)
HS 8703 -- Niger customs / Guichet Unique de Formalités du Commerce Extérieur
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 19%
- MFN duty rate data
- Not yet researched
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Not yet live for Niger
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Niger require?
Niger’s import declaration is the Declaration en Douane Unique (DDU), adopted 1 January 2006 per ECOWAS/CEDEAO harmonization, filed via SYDONIA (ASYCUDA) World/++ through the GUFCE single window, issued by Direction Générale des Douanes (Niger), Ministère des Finances.
Which languages does Niger accept on a customs declaration?
French
What supporting documents are required to import into Niger?
Declaration of intent to import, pre shipment inspection certificate cotecna, statistical registration form, phytosanitary certificate, health certificate, import authorization for restricted goods
What is the VAT rate on imports into Niger?
The default VAT rate on record for Niger is 19%.