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Democratic Republic of Congo Trade Compliance

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Complete guide to Democratic Republic of Congo import requirements, trade certificates, and customs procedures for 2025. ECTN certificate mandatory for all sea freight.

HIGH RISK⚠️ OFAC SANCTIONS📋 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

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Country Code: CD
Risk Level: high
Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, SADC, CEMAC

⚠️ OFAC Sanctions Active

Targeted sanctions against individuals and entities involved in activities that threaten peace and stability in eastern DRC.

Program: Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions
Last Updated: Aug 12, 2025
⚠️ Important: Enhanced due diligence required for all transactions. Consult legal counsel before proceeding.
Required Trade Documents
FERIMANDATORY

Fiche Électronique de Renseignement à l'Importation

Mandatory freight certificate for all imports to DRC. Required 5 days before vessel enters territorial waters. 20% freight penalty for non-compliance.

Democratic Republic of Congo Maritime Authority
48-72 hours
Based on freight value
A.D.

Certificate of Destination

Required for shipments arriving via land route (e.g., from Dar es Salaam or Mombasa)

DRC Customs Authority
24-48 hours
Administrative fee
Recent Updates & Changes

FERI certificate mandatory for all sea freight - 20% penalty for non-compliance

OFAC Democratic Republic of the Congo-Related Sanctions updated August 2025

Enhanced screening for armed groups involvement

Key Requirements
1
Fiche Électronique de Renseignement à l'Importation (FERI) - mandatory for all shipments
2
FXI reference number from GICHE document required for FERI application
3
Central Bank of Congo foreign exchange approval
4
Ministry of External Trade import license
5
Enhanced OFAC sanctions screening for all transactions
Active Regulations
FERI RequiredCentral Bank ApprovalMinistry of External Trade LicenseStandards Office
Trade Facilitation
Single Window SystemNot Available
Customs ModernizationIn Progress
Trade Agreements:
AfCFTASADCCEMAC

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