Niger - Prohibited & Restricted ImportsNiger - Prohibited Imports
According to WAEMU regulations, a prior authorization from the Ministry of Finance is required to import gold. Authorization from the Ministry of the Interior is required to import (or be in possession of, transport, sell or exchange) arms and ammunition, unless they are intended for the police, the armed forces or the reserve force. The import of explosive substances for use in mines, quarries and for public works, as well as for agricultural use, requires prior authorization from the Ministry of Mines. The import or transport of industrial or nuclear waste is prohibited.
A foreign company may operate in any sector except arms or war ammunition. A foreign company may not run a private security force, operate as an immigration or emigration agent, or organize religious pilgrimages. In addition to arms and ammunition, prohibited imports also include narcotics, pornographic publications and hallucinogenic drugs, except those authorized by the Ministry of Health.
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.
A foreign company may operate in any sector except arms or war ammunition. A foreign company may not run a private security force, operate as an immigration or emigration agent, or organize religious pilgrimages. In addition to arms and ammunition, prohibited imports also include narcotics, pornographic publications and hallucinogenic drugs, except those authorized by the Ministry of Health.
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.