THE

EXPORTER GUIDE

RÉPUBLIQUE ALGÉRIENNE DÉMOCRATIQUE ET POPULAIREMINISTÈRE DES FINANCES

DIRECTION GÉNÉRALE DES DOUANES

2017www.douane.gov.dz

dinf@douane.gov.dzTraduit par Hafsa HAFIANE

2017

CONDITIONSCUSTOMS

FORMALITIES ECONOMIC

CUSTOMS PROCEDURES

CUSTOMS EXPORT FACILITATIONS

BANK DOMICILIATION

FORMALITIES

CUSTOMS HANDLING OF RETURNED GOODS

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THE EXPORTER’S GUIDE

SUMMARY

I. Export Conditions

I.1- Who can export? I.2- What can be exported?

II. Bank domiciliation formalities related to export

III. Customs export formalities

IV. Customs facilitations for export

V. Economic Customs procedures and export promotion

VII. Customs handling of returned goods

SUMMARY

PREAMBLE

IThis exporter’s guide summarizes the process of exporting non oil goods, starting from their loading at the exporter’s stores, all the way to the country of their final destination. This step-by-step guide aims to familiarize exporters with customs export formalities and facilitations targeting the reduction of time and cost. You will find a more detailed electronic version of this guide with references to the related regulation on our website: www.douane.gov.dz It will be updated each time the regulation gover-ning non-oil goods’ export is modified.

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EXPORT CONDITIONS

WHO CAN EXPORT?

AWHAT CAN

BE EXPORTED?

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- Producers, manufacturers, service providers and other traders with a trade register

or

- Craftsmen, farmers or agricultural cooperatives possessing a document which replaces the trade register

You can export

You want to specialize in export,

You can request the activity codes exclusively given to export activities from the National Center for Trade Regis-ters (CNRC).

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FAP

All goods can be exported, except:

- Books, films and other commodities offending morality - Wastes of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and used batteries (their export is suspended)- Rough skin- Raw or semi-finished coral.- Palm plants- Purebred breeding animals: bovine and ovine.- Objects representing a national interest, pertaining to history, art or archeology including ancient vehicles.- Protected species of animals and plants.- Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS).- Counterfeit goods.- Any goods prohibited by a law or a regulation.

Some goods are subject to Particular Administrative Formalities (PAF):

Exporting some goods is subject to presenting a license, a visa or other certificates.

You find in the customs tariff different references to the required administrative formalities.

EXPORT BANK DOMICILIATION FORMALITIES

PRE-DOMICILIATION OF EXPORTING PROCESSES

You want to export goods as part of a �rm sale You must beforehand open a �le at a bank

agency and receive a Domiciliation Number

CONSIGNMENT SALE :

You want to export goods as part of a consignment sale concluded with an agent established abroad taking in charge their selling.

You must domiciliate your exportation.

FRESH/PERISHABLE AND/OR DANGEROUS PRODUCTS :

You want to export products that are fresh, perishable and/or dangerous:

You can domiciliate your commercial invoice during the 05 work days following the day

NO DOMICILIATION

You want to export goods or samples with a value of 100 000 DZD or less.

You don’t need bank domiciliation.

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POSTPONED DOMICILIATION

CUSTOMS EXPORT FORMALITIES

PRESENTATION OF GOODS AT CUSTOMS

(it is obligatory to present goods at a customs o�ce for customs control) Presentation

of the declaration

It is possible to present goods at the nearest customs o�ce of your

company

GOOD TO KNOW

Multiple spaces in port areas, dry ports and other customs bonded areas outside of ports are kept for the storage of goods destined for export.

The export declaration is a license for the movement of goods inside of the customs zone as well as a transit declaration from an internal customs office to a customs office of exit.

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

BYCustoms broker

Authorized owner

Authorized carrier

GOOD TO KNOW

- Samples, spare parts, advertising materials and other goods with a value of 100 000 DZD or less can be declared on a Simplified Declaration.

Documents to be presented along with

export declaration

- An invoice,- Required permits (FAP), if applicable

Examining goods

SELECTIVE PHYSICAL CONTROL

GOOD TO KNOW Goods can be examined at the ��������’� ������

Embarking when exporting

Goods are immediately exported

Goods are stored in port areas, dry ports and other customs bonded areas outside of ports until they are exported

Receipt of“Good to be exported”

Goods of Algerian origin can receive tax bene�ts in some countries such as the EU, GZALE zone, Tunisia and Jordan

After presenting a proof of origin

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If you export fruits and vege-tables and other fresh perishable

products

You benefit from the Green Channel, your goods are not immediately

controlled and customs formalities are done on the same day.

If you export other

products

Customs formalities are done in 48 hours or less

If you have a litigation

with customs authorities

Your goods can still be exported and the litiga-tion is postponed.

Your goods are exempt of scan

control

if :

You are an Authorized Economic Operator(OEA)

They have been physically controlled

They have been presented at the Customs office of exit with an intact

customs sealYour goods are quickly controlled

Thanks to an “Export Squad” exclusively controlling exported goods.

You export goods

manufactured using a subsidized

product

You must sign a commitment to reimburse the difference.

CUSTOMS EXPORT FACILITATIONS

ECONOMIC CUSTOMS PROCEDURES AND EXPORT

PROMOTION

You export goods manufactured by imported inputs

You can benefit from total relief of their import duties and taxes and you won’t need a surety

� Ask for the Temporary Admission for Inward Processing customs procedure.

You export goods packaged by imported packaging

You can import packaging with total relief from duties and taxes and you won’t need a suret Ask for the Temporary Admission of Packaging procedure valid for one year, renewable if necessary

You export goods made by imported goods or taken from the local market

You can import goods that are identical or similar to those used in exported goods, relieved from duties and taxes.

� Ask for the Duty-free Replacement of Goods customs procedure

You want to explore the international market by participating in exhibitions, fairs and other events abroad.

� Ask for the Temporary Exportation for Fairs and Exhibitions procedure

You want to export goods related to your commercial activity for repair or handling done abroad in order to re-import them later or to export them definitely from overseas.

� Ask for the Temporary Exportation for Outward Processing procedure

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CUSTOMS HANDLING OF RETURNED GOODS

YOUR GOODS HAVE BEEN RETURNED

You can benefit from the relief of their re-importation’s duties and taxes, if:

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You can iden-tify them as the

ones initially exported

They haven’t been manipulated

in any way other than what’s necessary

for their preservation

The export advantages,

if any, are reimbursed

or cancelled