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Cape Verde, an island nation, is considered to be a developing country being included in the list of the United Nations Small Island Developing Countries. In 2009 Capa Verde became the Member of the World Trade Organization.

International companies aiming to export products from Cape Verde are particularly encouraged by the country's government. This way the nation is trying to balance its trade deficit. It is also worth mentioning that Cape Verde's economy is in constant development and recently it is has been denoted as a new land of opportunity for business people around the world. For example, Cape Verde's waters are rich in under-exploited marine resources, thus offering a great potential for investments in the fishing industry. The present catch makes up only 6000 tonnes yearly, however, 45,000 tonnes can be caught without exhausting resources. This presents big opportunities to develop lobster and tuna export business. Cape Verde's other main exports include coffee, bananas and sugar. Principle trade partners of Cape Verde are Spain, Portugal and other European Nations.

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Customs requirements of Cape Verde

Cape Verde Customs Contacts

Email: cciss@cvtelecom.cv 

Address: 6, rua Cesario Lacerda, Praia-Santiago/ Chamber of Commerce and Business

Telephone: +238 261 53 52

Cape Verde or Cabo Verde is an island situated in the Atlantic Ocean and one of the most developed and democratic countries in Africa. The country's economy is service-oriented, the main sectors being tourism and foreign investment. Cape Verde maintains cooperative foreign relations with Angola, Brazil, China, Cuba, France, Portugal, Russia, Senegal, Spain, and the US. It is a member of the  African Union and World Trade Organization.

Tariffs

Cape Verde applies a 20.8% tariff to agricultural products and 17.7% to non-agricultural products. The Cape Verdean government intends to reduce import taxes by 2018 as it follows : 15.9% (overall tax), 19.3% for agricultural products and 15.4% for other goods. Generally, tariff rates vary from 0 to 50 percent.

The highest tariffs are applied to clothes – 34.1 %, beverages, spirits, and tobacco – 31.3%, fish and fishery products – 22.9%. 

Peak bound rates of 50% or 55% are applied to such products as chocolate, soft drinks, beer, spirits, cigars, raw fur skins and fur clothing, soap and detergents, carpets and floor coverings, wigs, drinking glasses, worked ivory, certain motor vehicles (new or second-hand), and furniture.

Product certification, labelling and packaging

A non-automatic licensing is needed for products which are subject to sanitary or phytosanitary controls or security measures (ex. handguns and explosives). Non-automatic licenses are normally issued within 21 days from the date the customs declaration is presented to the authorities. The license is issued for each transaction and is valid for the time requested by the importer. Import licenses for arms and other security products are valid for 90 days and may exceptionally be extended for another 60 days. In addition to the non-automatic license, a certificate of compliance may be required from the sanitary or phytosanitary authorities, or other authorities depending on the nature of the products.  

Any products imported into Cape Verde must be accompanied by a description in Portuguese. The new products must be accompanied by a receipt, the used ones must be given an acceptable valuation in euros. 

Documents for import/export

- Bill of lading

- Commercial invoice

- Customs Import/Export Declaration

- Customs release order

- Packing list

- Payment receipt of customs fees and duties

- Terminal handling receipts

- Título Único de Comércio Externo, a trade permit issued by the Chamber of Commerce (for import only)

Sources:

http://www.state.gov/p/af/ci/cv/ 

http://praia.usembassy.gov/ 

http://stat.wto.org/TariffProfiles/CV_e.htm