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Central African Republic Trade Compliance

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Complete guide to Central African Republic import requirements, PVoC / PCA certificates, and customs procedures for 2025. PVoC / PCA certificate mandatory for all sea freight.

HIGH RISK⚠️ OFAC SANCTIONS📋 PVoC / PCA REQUIRED✅ SGS VERIFIED

Quick Reference

Country Code: CF
Risk Level: high
Certificate: PVoC / PCA
Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, CEMAC

⚠️ OFAC Sanctions Active

UN arms embargo and targeted sanctions against individuals and entities threatening peace and stability in CAR.

Program: Central African Republic Sanctions
Last Updated: Dec 08, 2023
⚠️ Important: Enhanced due diligence required for all transactions. Consult legal counsel before proceeding.
Product Conformity Assessment (PVoC / PCA)

Mandatory Status

Yes

Primary Purpose

Consumer protection; preventing substandard goods

Responsible Authority

Central African Republic Ministry of Commerce (CAR MOC); SGS

Required Documents

Documentation review, testing, physical inspection, factory audits

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Non-Conformity Report issued if standards are not met

Special Requirements

SGS is the exclusive service provider for the program

Required Trade Documents
ECTNMANDATORY

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note

Mandatory freight certificate for all sea shipments to Central African Republic

CAR Ministry of Commerce
24-48 hours
Based on freight value
SGS Verification Services
PVoC

Pre-Verification of Conformity

Exclusive SGS program for Central African Republic covering comprehensive product categories including food, chemicals, electronics, textiles, and industrial equipment

Authority: SGS on behalf of CAR Ministry of Commerce
Certification

Certificate of Conformity

Mandatory certificate for imports meeting national and international quality standards

Authority: SGS Verification Services
Recent Updates & Changes

OFAC Central African Republic Sanctions remain active

UN arms embargo continues

Humanitarian goods exemptions available with documentation

SGS exclusive Pre-Verification of Conformity program operational since March 2021

Enhanced digital PVoC services launched for trade facilitation

Key Requirements
1
Bank of Central African States (BEAC) approval
2
Ministry of Commerce import license
3
Central African Institute for Standards certification
4
Arms embargo compliance verification
5
Enhanced due diligence for diamond trade
6
SGS Certificate of Conformity for imports above USD 1,500 (commercial) / USD 3,000 (personal)
7
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) for all sea freight shipments
Active Regulations
Central Bank ApprovalMinistry of Commerce LicenseStandards InstituteCustoms DeclarationECTN Required
Trade Facilitation
Single Window SystemNot Available
Customs ModernizationIn Progress
Trade Agreements:
AfCFTACEMAC

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