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Agency Details
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SDV Tchad
BP 751
Avenue de Brazza
N'Djamena
Chad
Tel: (+235) 252 20 86
Fax: (+235) 252 44 56
E-mail: abdelkerim.ahmat@bollore.com

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OT Africa Line Service Brochure
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For comprehensive details highlighting our service from Chad please see our latest service brochure.

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PSI
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PSI of Imports for Chad

Inspection Requirements

Appointed PSI company
 
Appointed PSI company
 
Labelling requirements
There are special regulations covering certain goods especially foodstuffs (some of which must be in French) and cigarettes
Other special requirements

Import Restrictions

Most French Franc Area and EU goods may be imported freely but all other imports are subject to import licensing on a quota basis. Imports of wheat and wheat flour and sugar require licences whatever the source. Licences are valid for shipments within six months from date of issue but can be extended for a further six months.

Commercial Invoices

3 invoices (for airfreight, 4); show full details and the following declaration: "Nous certifions que les marchandises faisant l'objet de cette fourniture sont de fabrication ……… (origin), et que la valeur sous mentionnée est just et conforme a nos écritures." (Translation: We hereby certify that the goods to which this invoice relates are of ……… origin, and that the value stated is correct and in accordance with our books.) To be signed by a director, secretary, partner, etc.

Bills of Lading

No special regulations. May be made out "to order". Shipping marks and numbers must correspond to those on commercial invoices.

Duty

Mainly assessed at ad valorem rates calculated on cif value. Tariff based on the Harmonized System (see Customs Nomenclatures in Terminology).

 

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Prohibited and Restricted Imports
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Transport News
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Chad Capital Remains On Alert - 13/11/08
N'Djamena is on alert as fears that rebels, who clashed with government troops earlier in 2008, may return. Over the last few months a 3m-wide trench has been dug around the city, encircling it on 3-sides, the R. Chari is on the 4th side.

Latest Update - 19/06/2008
Chad's army chief says his soldiers have routed rebels, stopping their latest offensive, but the rebels say it is a strategic retreat. Please note that all Chadian transit companies except SDV, STAT and GEODIS have been suspended by the Minister of Finance. The Ministry has been in control of transit operations since 13th June 2008.

New Offensive Mounted - 09/06/08
Chadian rebels have mounted a new offensive against President Idriss Deby. Events are presently focused 700 km (440 miles) from the capital N'Djamena. Another rebel column of up to 100 vehicles raided the town of Goz-Beida on Saturday, fighting government troops before pulling back towards the Sudanese border. On Sunday rebels occupied the town of Am-Dam. Government forces had now taken up positions on the main road to N'Djamena using tanks and heavy weapons. The UN has told staff to have a bag ready to leave and has cancelled all UN missions to Chad.

Chad Customs Disruptions - 09/06/08
Please be advised that the head office of the Customs department in N’Djaména, Chad is in the process of moving offices. Services are disrupted and some delays are occuring. We will advise you of the new contact details directly.

Train Rates Increased In N'djamena Corridor
Camrail have announced an increase in prices on their train services linking N'djamena via Douala. [Local Agent 03/04/08]

Chad: Services Restart to N’djamena - 05/03/08
OTAL is pleased to announce that its N’djamena corridor service is now operational following recent political unrest in Chad. Trains are running smoothly offering transit times of 25 days.

CTBL Service to N'djamena Suspended - 04/02/08
Due to the political instability in Chad we have suspended all CTBL cargo destined for Ndjamena until the situation improves.

CEMAC Summit Postponed - 04/02/08
The CEMAC Summit has been postponed. The conference was due to be held in N'Djamena, Chad on 17 March 2007. The important decisions earmarked for discussions required all CEMAC leaders to be present and at least two Heads of State out of the six were unable to attend [Presidents Omar Bongo Ondimba of Gabon and Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo Brazzaville]. It is unclear whether Chad will still host a CEMAC summit.

Chad Gets Loans - 06/01/07
China signed a series of loan, debt relief and economic cooperation agreements worth $81 million with Chad, five months after the country restored diplomatic ties with Beijing. The agreements were signed when Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing visited Chad on a seven-nation African tour bringing a "new round" of development for China-Africa relations in 2007. [China Daily 06/01/07]

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Contacts and Links
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Chambre de Commerce, d'Agriculture et d'Industrie du Tchad
BP 458
N'djamena

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