Cote d’Ivoire - Prohibited & Restricted Imports Cote d’Ivoire - Prohibited Imports
The Government of Côte d’Ivoire has liberalized the importation of goods and services. There are no quotas, and importers do not need prior authorization or import licenses for the vast majority of products.
Exceptions include:
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Some types of textile products are subject to authorization requirements by the Ministry of Commerce‘s Department of External Trade;
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Petroleum products are subject to prior authorization from the Ministry of Petroleum, and Energy;
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Livestock and animal products (including hides and skins) are subject to prior authorization from the Ministry of Animal Husbandry.
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Alcoholic beverages containing more than 20% of alcohol are subject to license from the Ministry of Commerce’s Department of External Trade.
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Pharmaceutical, medical, and beauty-health care products must be registered/approved with the Direction de la Pharmacie, du Médicament et des Laboratoires (DPML).