06 March 2015

Vehicle import regulation of South Sudan


Steering handle: RHD/LHD

Main ocean port: Mombasa/Kenya 

(From South Korea)
Age Limitation :
No age limitation on used vehicles imported in South Sudan.
Inspection :
There is no mandatory pre-shipment inspection on used vehicles imported in South Sudan.
Taxes and Duties :
Importers must pay the required duties, taxes and fees and receive an official release order for the goods. Duties, taxes and fees should be payed before releasing the goods. Exemption on taxes is provided by Central Government.
Documents required for port clearance :
  • Original Certificate of Title
  • Original Registration certificate
  • Bill Of Lading
  • Supplier's Invoice(s)
  • Duties and Taxes exemption certificate, if any
  • Driver's License and International Insurance Policy
  • Diplomatic exemption documents
All importers need registration with the Import/Export Registry at the Ministry of Foreign Trade. All commercial imports into Sudan require an Import Declaration Form (IDF).
When the importer applies for an Import Declaration Form (IDF), the information to be filled in is provided by the supplier with a Proforma Invoice.
Proforma Invoice must contain :
  • Specification and clear description of the quantity and quality of the goods.
  • Freight on Board (FOB) value
  • Freight Value (If applicable)
  • Currency of Payment
  • Mode of Transportation
  • Country of Origin of the goods issued by the competent authority in the Country of origin.
  • Insurance value (if applicable)


For commercial vehicle importation, importers or their appointed customs agent must present
  • Import Declaration Form (IDF)
  • Commercial Certificate of Origin
  • Quarantine License (where necessary)
  • Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO) requirements or other documents for specific type of goods and complete bank formalities.

Importers must pay the required duties, taxes and fees and receive an official release order for the goods. Duties, taxes and fees are payable before releasing the goods except direct delivery goods.

For Imports through Kaya border the customs clearance has to be done at the border or at Yei. With regard to imports through Kapoeta the customs clearance can be done at the border or at Juba. Presently at Yei, customs are taxed under a tariff regime of 0 to 20%. At Juba the regime is from 0 to 45%. All vehicles custom cleared at Yei can also be registered at Juba.

Reference: http://www.japanesecartrade.com/japancars/south-sudan/import-procedure