Know Your Customer Regulations in Place to Govern Import of Goods in Sudan
Overview
The Republic of Sudan Customs Authority has implemented strict regulations governing the importation of goods for personal use, with a duty-free allowance of up to €10,000. These regulations aim to ensure the safety and security of its citizens, as well as protect the country’s environment and economy.
Prohibited Items
- Potassium bromide
- Gambling instruments
- Used clothes
- Used tires
- Wines
- Forged currencies and paper used for forging
- Unregistered creams in the Ministry of Health
- Tapes containing shameful pictures or immoral printed matters
- Goods imported from Israel
Restricted Items
These items are strictly regulated and often require a permit to be obtained prior to arrival. Some examples include:
- Drugs and medical apparatus and equipment (require a certificate from the National Council for Pharmaceutics and Poisons)
- Cosmetics
- Veterinary medicines and vaccines
- Books, printed matters, and newspapers (require a license from the National Council for Newspapers and Printed Matters)
Other restricted items include:
- Recorded tapes
- Insecticides
- Seeds
- Transplants
- Space receivers equipment
- Fishing nets
- Coloured document copiers
- Coloured faxes and scanners
- Measurements and weights
- Weapons, ammunitions, explosives, and fireworks (require various licenses and permits from different government agencies)
Additional Regulations
- Food stuffs: require health certificates and other documentation
- Live animals: require health certificates and other documentation
- Engine oils: require specific documentation
- Gas cylinders: require specific documentation
Duty-Free Allowance
Individuals can bring in certain items without paying duties or taxes, as long as they are not prohibited or restricted by law. The duty-free allowance is up to €10,000.
Purpose of Regulations
The Sudanese government has implemented these regulations to ensure the safety and security of its citizens, as well as protect the country’s environment and economy. The regulations are regularly updated to reflect changes in international laws and customs practices.