Customs Regulations in Benin

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Detailed valued inventory in French, signed and dated by the shipper
• Letter of transfer from the shipper’s employer
• "Attestation reservation de cale"

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• Household goods are duty-free if shipper can prove ownership of those goods

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• Home computers are not accepted as personal effects and will be subject to customs duties and import taxes
• New electrical items are subject to payment of customs duties and taxes
• All electrical items and furniture must be more than six months old (invoices required)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Weapons
• Drugs
• Alcohol and other spirits are prohibited and should be sent separately

MOTOR VEHICLES

• New autos are dutiable

PETS

• Health Certificate from veterinarian is required