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3 FAQs about Democratic Republic of Congo lithium battery pack import tariff rate

Can I import a lithium-ion battery?

However, there may be additional import tax and minimum threshold rules for this item. Please use our Landed Cost Calculator to get a full breakdown of the import duty, sales tax and any additional import charges payable on your import. You can also use our HS Lookup tool to get the full length HS code for your lithium-ion battery.

When did the DRC adopt a Harmonized Tariff classification system?

The DRC adopted a harmonized system of tariff classification in 1998. With the decree n°DGDA/DG/DGA.T/dg/2011/005 of 2011 relating to the value added tax on imports and a new sanitation tax to be administered by the DGDA, the customs tariff in the DRC increased considerably beyond the 12 percent estimated by the World Trade Organization in 2008.

What is the DRC's external tariff?

The DRC's external tariff is based on a 1949 decree that was implemented by law in 1950 (Note: The DRC gained independence from Belgium in 1960). It has not been substantially amended since that time. The DRC adopted a harmonized system of tariff classification in 1998.

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