Cote d’Ivoire - Temporary EntryCote d’Ivoire - Temporary Entry
A new or temporary business may apply to the Ministry of Commerce for “Admission Temporaire,” or temporary entry, of its goods. The Ministry can also attribute this status to goods that will be re-exported to other countries if a bonded warehouse is not used. In either situation, temporary-entry status is granted on a case-by-case basis.
Temporary admission of goods status is applied to goods that will be processed and then re-exported. Granting of such status is subject to the prior authorization of the customs office and requires a deposit. Exceptional or occasional temporary admission includes goods for repair, exhibitions, fairs, and testing. Temporary admission of company material implies a partial custom taxation of the materials.
Most business travelers bring laptop computers into the country without difficulty. Traveling with desktop computers or other electronic equipment may pose a problem if the equipment is new or the quantity is such that it may be suspected of being brought into the country for resale. Business travelers should be prepared to demonstrate the business purpose of the equipment and may want to request temporary entry permission for expensive equipment.
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
Temporary admission of goods status is applied to goods that will be processed and then re-exported. Granting of such status is subject to the prior authorization of the customs office and requires a deposit. Exceptional or occasional temporary admission includes goods for repair, exhibitions, fairs, and testing. Temporary admission of company material implies a partial custom taxation of the materials.
Most business travelers bring laptop computers into the country without difficulty. Traveling with desktop computers or other electronic equipment may pose a problem if the equipment is new or the quantity is such that it may be suspected of being brought into the country for resale. Business travelers should be prepared to demonstrate the business purpose of the equipment and may want to request temporary entry permission for expensive equipment.
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.