Sudan Customs Clearance Additional Information

All items that are imported into Sudan require to be cleared through the Department of
Customs at the point of entry.
The customs processes and documentation requirements may change from time to time,
with minimum pre advice or amendments being Gazetted, thus it is important for
clearing agents to regularly check with Customs HQ & MoFA regarding any changes or
amendments.
Process to be followed:
IMPORTATION
Customs Procedures
The required paper work essential for procedure for the import and clearance through
customs point at Port of Entry (POE), Port Sudan and Khartoum International Airport or
any other customs entry point to Sudan:
1. Original Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB)
2. Original invoice showing Cost and Freight (C and F) value or Cost, Insurance and
Freight (CIF) value
3. Certificate of origin
4. Detailed packing list
5. Heath certificate and/or analysis certificate
6. Bank of Sudan IM form
7. Government exemptions, concessions and/or approvals given to client
8. Printing and press permit for printed advertising material
9. National Security (NS) clearance (for any items that may have a security risk)
10. National Telecom Cooperation (NTC) approval for telecom equipment
11. Ministry of Health approval for pharmaceutical and medical equipment
Documents required
1. Airfreight shipments Original documents
a. Airway bill
b. Supplier Invoice
c. Packing list
d. Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the importer
e. Importers identification number

f. Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificates, if any

g. Permit for import of food, agriculture products, drugs and pharmaceuticals

2. Sea freight shipments- Original documents

a. Bill of Lading
b. Supplier Invoice(s)
c. Packing list
d. Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the importer
e. Importers identification number
f. Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificates, if any
g. Permit for import of food, agriculture products, drugs and pharmaceuticals

3. Additional documents required for specific imports

a. Certificate of Origin
b. Phytosanitary Certificates for imports of agricultural products
c. Gift Certificates, if gifted to any organization eligible for duty free clearance.

Importation Procedures via Port Sudan (Sea) and Khartoum International

Airport (Air)
All importers need registration with the Import/Export Registry at the Ministry of Foreign
Trade.
All commercial imports into Sudan require an Import Declaration Form (IDF).
When the importer applies for an Import Declaration Form (IDF), the information to be
filled in is provided by the
supplier with a Proforma Invoice.
a. The following are the data required in the Proforma Invoice
i. Specification and clear description of the quantity and quality of the goods
ii. Free on Board (FOB) value
iii. Freight Value (If applicable)

iv. Currency of Payment

v. Mode of Transportation
vi. Country of Origin of the goods issued by the competent authority in the Country of
origin.
vii. Insurance value (if applicable)
b. Proforma Invoice for transport and Insurance Certificate if not provided by
the supplier.
(Note: Sudan uses the BDV or Brussels Definition of Value)

Importers or their appointed customs agent must present:

Import Declaration Form (IDF)

Commercial Certificate of Origin

Quarantine License (where necessary)

Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO) requirements or other

documents for specific type of goods and complete bank formalities

General Info:
Importers must pay the required duties, taxes and fees and receive an official release
order for the goods.
Duties, taxes and fees are payable before releasing the goods expect direct delivery
goods.
Sudan has no mandatory Pre-shipment Inspection. Importers are advised to have a Preshipment Inspection Certificate issued by International Cargo Inspectors registered by
SSMO (Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization)
A double check inspection might be conducted by the SSMO.
Sudan does not apply any quantitative import regulations.
All goods may be imported into Sudan expect those goods that are prohibited by social
values or security considerations.

Cargo Clearance
1. Normal Clearance
Manifest Department:

Review the Bill of Lading or Airway Bill with the shipment agent cargo

manifest (consignment, quantities and weights).

Enter Customs Form 1 data into the customs system.

Receive a serial number for the Customs Form 1.

Tariff Department:

Review the Customs Form 1 and support documents.

Give examination instruction.

Give analysis instruction to the laboratory, if its applicable. 3

Examination Committee:

Nominate the Customs officer.

Officer to examine the cargo physically and write the particulars in Form 48.

Submit the documents to the Tariff Department.

Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO):

Take sample from all cargo.

Send sample to the laboratory.

Issue certificate upon approval.

Customs Laboratory:

Receive a sample from the cargo.

Analyze the sample for selected items.

Issue certificate upon approval

Send to the Tariff Department.

Tariff Department:

Serial number of the cargo due to the physical exams and laboratory result.

Confirm or correct rate.

Do the necessary calculations using the invoices data.

Check the Sea Port Corporation (SPC) letter.

Issue payment note.

Permissions Department:

Check all customs laws have been followed.

Review the IM letter from Central Bank of Sudan.

Review Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO) exam result.

General Department:

Final check.

Issue payment notice or release if from Duty and Tax.

Accounts Department:

Amount settlement to cover any duties

Clearance Department:

Issue exit pass release of consignment

Final declaration and release.

Certificate of import.

a. PHASE ONE
Manifest Department:

Review the Bill of Lading or Airway Bill with the shipment agent cargo

manifest (consignment, quantities and weights).

Enter Customs Form 1 date into the customs system.

Receive a serial number for the Customs Form 1

Tariff Department:

Review the Customs Form 1 and support documents.

Nominate the deposit.

Permissions Department:

Review the IM letter.

General Department:

Final check.

Issue payment notice.

Accounts Department:

Amount settlement.

Clearance Department:

Issue exit pass- consignment release

Send temporary declaration and release to the Customs Gate

Gate:

Review the temporary declaration and release, to allow cargo to pass out.

Documents to the General Department to finalize the clearance formalities.

b. PHASE TWO
Tariff Department:

Check the final and correct quantities against the Customs Form 1 and support
documents.

Set the rates, calculate the final amounts and issue Assessment Note.

Permissions Department:

Review Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO) exams results.

General Department:

Final check.

Issue payment notice

Accounts Department:

Amount settlement.,based on tariffs , duty and VAT

Refund

Clearance Department:

Final Declaration and Release of Consignment.

Certificate of import

SEA TRANSPORT
Sea Port Corporation
Discharge containers from the vessel and stack tat the terminal.
Transport the containers by working order / delivery release order from the terminal to
the examination area.
After clearance, shipping agency to submit the Delivery Order and the customs to
release (and issue the bill of charges where /if applicable) against clearances.
Collect the charges (Port and Cargo)
To avoid demurage, delivery release orders should be given in appropriate time to
remove the containers (within 48 hours).

Shipping Agents
The ships agent will lodge manifests with Customs and Port Authorities ease
containers against ect.The agent representative receives the empty containers after
review of the container condition. Equipment Interchange Report (EIR).
Clearing Agents
Receive the shipments documents from Shipping and / Port of Loading .
Review the papers (3 original Bill of Lading, 3 original invoices, packing list, 3 copies
F.IM, and Sea Port Corporation (SPC) letter. ( Refer to paragraph d )
Submit the Bill of Lading to Shipping Line who issue Delivery order without receiving
collect payments as outlined on the Bill of Lading.
Prepare the Customs Declaration and submit it to Manifest Department to the correct
Custom Office (North or South Port) prior to the arrival of the vessel.

Clearing stages step by step actioned by importer or accredited clearing agent

Go for tariff to know exam committee.

Open and prepare containers for customs officer inspectors and SSMO staff

Take report Form 48 to tariff.

Taking samples to customs lab.

Check pad locks after closing.

Taking analysis reports and certificates to customs.

Follow the other depts. for any query.

Settle the customs duties.

Collect the exit pass, final release, delivery order and the certificate of import

Place the Delivery Order and customs release at Sea Port Cooperation.

Take the Bill of Charge amount to the office to prepare the Cheque.

Settle the charges and collect the Bill of lading or Delivery release order.

Take the Move order with the other Documents to the Gate.

Notify the Depot staff by the W/D time to prepare the warehouse.

Prepare the Trucks

Start withdraws the contents (As listed packing list) to the Depot.

Follow up the handling and the Truck movement by co-ordination with Depot.

Check and agree with Gate officer and Depot staff by comparing the accurate quantities
vs. Delivery Receipts.

Close up the operation with Customs Gate.

Take the discharge Receipt from the Ship agent

Contact the agent office to finalize the task,and close the files.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD COMMODITIES:

A) General Information
Documents required for importation of food items:
There is an official one-pager on this, which describes the requirements for each of the
commodities WFP imports into Sudan. The latest update was in July 2011 (see ANNEX).
The following shipping documents should be sent prior arrival of the shipments well
before (14 days):
1-

Original NNCR, BoL, Other Transport Document plus two copies.

2-

Original Certificate of Origin, plus two copies

3-

Original Phytosanitary Certificate: For Cereals & Pulses shipments. plus two copies

4Original Health Certificates: For other commodities, DSM, Sugar, Oils, CSB plus
two copies
5-

Original Quality Certificate, plus two copies

6-

Original Fumigation Certificate: For Cereals & Pulses Commodities. plus two copies

7-

Original NON GMO Certificate: For Cereals, Pulses & CSB. plus two copies

8-

Original Non Radiation Certificate: For Cereals , Pulses plus two copies .

9-

Other Documents: Packing List, Gift Certificate & Crop year ( for Cereals & Pulses).

WFP Sudan would like to highlight certain national requirements:

Avoid (as much as possible): Late receiving of the shipping documents from next
door loading ports- short in transit time:

Prior notifications and the required documentation faster than usual for us to
avoid demurages.

Avoid (as much as possible) the Wrong and contradicting details in the different
certificates issued The Phytosanitary Certificates should be matched with the Bill of
lading figures.

As per the Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO), in reference

to bagging and bag marking of commodities, and expiry dates, that should be
communicated to the donors while confirming in-kind contributions.

Appropriate bagging and bag marking that clearly states production dates are
essential and helps avoid clearance problems and complications resulting from
damaged bags.

- Packaging: Commodities must be packaged in good, strong and appropriate packages

which do not contaminate the commodities nor affect their quality.
- Labeling: The container and documents (on documents only in case of bulk containers)
should show the following information:

Name of Product, Type of product, Date of harvest (month year), Date of

packaging (month year), Expiry period, Name of packaging entity and trade mark (if
any) or name of supplying company, Net weight in kg, Country of origin, Expiry
Periods .

- Cereal to be consumed within 24 months of crop year.

- Yellow Split Peas to be consumed within 12 months of crop year.
- Veg Oil in plastic packages to be consumed within 12 months of production date.
- Veg Oil in metal tins to be consumed within 18 months of production date.
-

Others (Sugar, CSB, DSM):

- Sugar must be consumed within 24 months of production date.

-

CSB must be consumed within 12 months of production date.

- DSM in paper package with plastic inner lining to be used within 12 months of
production date and DSM in metal tins with aluminum cover to be used within 18 months
of production date.

Embargoes: None.
Prohibited items: All goods can be imported to Sudan except those which are
prohibited by social values or security considerations. These goods are spirits and wines,
narcotics, gambling equipment, arms and ammunition, protected species, imitations and
counterfeit products.
General Restrictions: GMO commodities are not allowed into the country.

B) Transit Regime

Accustomed good shall be transported under customs control from customs office
to another or entry to or clearance office. Goods in transit should be transported
through the prescribed routes designated by Customs within a given limited time
period as set by Customs.

Processing of Transit operations:

Shall follow the Sudanese Customs principles and standards: The declarant shall commit
himself upon requesting for transit operation to the responsibility of paying duty of
transit goods, follow the prescribed Customs routes for transit together with finally
availing the transit the transited goods to Customs office of destination and notify same
to the office of departure. The Carrier as well has to commit itself to Customs for
transiting the shipment to Customs Transit points & clearance control offices within a
limited time and through prescribed routes. Transit request, in a way of filling in the
Sudanese Customs transit application and permit format should be forwarded to
clearance and transit Customs office all with relevant supporting documentation
according to the Sudanese requirements.
Please see more information on 'Transit Regime' in the respective chapter further down.
C) Export Regime

Same procedures of Import/ Transit Regimes.

D) Process of the documents:

Through WFP s governmental counterpart HAC (Humanitarian Aid Commission) to obtain
the following exemptions from the local authorities within seven to ten working days:

Customs Clearance from Customs Authorities.

Health Clearance from Ministry of Health (MoH).

Plant Permit Form 10 from Ministry of Agriculture for Cereals & Pulses
commodities.

The Sudanese Standard & Metrology Organization ( SSMO) Clearance for all
commodities.

The Sudanese Sea Ports Corporation ( SPC) Clearance from Ministry of Finance
( MoF & Sea Port Corporation).

Final clearance by one of our C&F Agents at discharge Port: Will take about Five to
seven working days.

The process time to get the above mentioned exemptions - as per attached Sudan
clearance document.

General Information

Custom
Comments
Information

Document
Requirement
s

Exemption applications must be requested prior to an

importation, through the Ministry of Foreign affairs On the
issuance of a permit, the White Copy is sent to the
Importer, the Yellow Copy by the ministry to Customs Head
Quarters then to the Port of Entry. Transit cargo must have
the country of final destination clearly endorsed on the Bills
of Lading / Air waybills and supporting documentation. sSee
Para 2.4.4.2 Transit Regime).

Embargoes

There are no embargos on imports into the Republic of

Sudan, commercial cargo is subject to Import permits, and
Aid related cargo is subject to exemption certificates that are
issued HAC and the Ministry of Finance.

Prohibited
Items

All cargo imported into Sudan is subject to Import permits ,

Aid related cargo is subject to exemption certificates that are
issued HAC and the Ministry of Finance .No GMO products
maybe imported , certain items have exception respect of
the diplomatic community.

General
Restrictions

GMO commodities are not permitted; the importation of wine

and spirits is restricted . Nutrition required approval through
the Department of Food Administration. Medicine / Vaccines
etc. via the Ministry of Health. Telecommunication items
persmission through National Telcom Corporation.

Customs Clearance Document Requirements

Food

Shelter,
Wash
and
educatio
n

Medici
nes

Vehicl
es
and
Spare
parts

Staff Telecoms
and
equiment
office
suppl
ies

Invoice

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes,
Original

Yes,
Yes,
Yes,
Yes, Original
Original Origin Origin
al
al

AWB,
Yes,
BoL, or
Original
Other
Transport

Yes

Food

Shelter,
Wash
and
educatio
n

Medici
nes

Vehicl
es
and
Spare
parts

Staff Telecoms
and
equiment
office
suppl
ies

Donation Yes
NonCommer
cial
Certificat
e

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Packing
List

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Final Approval
for Import
permits is
through the
Ministry of
Telecommuncat
ions

Documen
ts

Yes

Other
Nutritions Documen require
ts
final
approval
through
the
Departme
nt of Food
Adminstrat
ion

Final
Approva
l
through
the
Ministry
of
Health

Other comments
The customs processes and documentation requirements may change from time to
time ,with minimum pre advice or amendments being Gazetted, thus it is important for
Clearing agents to regularly check with customs/MoFA regarding any changes or
amendments.
All weight, measurements and value must reconcile and cross check between the various
negotiable and supporting documents (see 2.4.4.), Sudan uses the BDV or Brussels
definition of Value.
No GMO products, are permitted for import to Sudan.
All customs declarations are submitted in English.

The value, cargo description on the commercial invoice

and the packing
declaration must reconcile to the Airwaybill and / or the Bill of Lading. Any discrepancy
between the supporting documents the negotiable shipping documents may delay the
clearance or require a new set of documents.
Customs in Sudan except the US$ amount shown on documentation.

Weight and Value Band Information

Class

Value (local
currency)

Value (USD)

Weight (kgs)

Docume
nt

Sudan uses the

BDV or Brussels
definition of
Value.

Weights and values

must reconcile to all
documentation.

Weights and values

must reconcile to all
documentation.

Non-Doc
HV

Sudan uses the

BDV or Brussels
definition of
Value.

Weights and values

must reconcile to all
documentation.

Weights and values

must reconcile to all
documentation.

Transit Regime
Traffic is consigned to the Port of Entry of the country that will be the gateway to transit
to the destination country.
Prior to the arrival of the vessel, permission to transit the Republic of Sudan must be
obtained from Humanitarian Aid Commissioner (HAC) and Customs .
A set of documents must be sent to the Port of Entry prior to the vessels arrival.
For more information please see also paragraph above: CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
The documents should comprise of the following:
Sea freight shipments ORIGINAL documents

Bill of Lading (showing cargo in transit and destination country)

Supplier Invoice(s)

Packing list

Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the importer

Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificates, if any

Permit

for

import

and

transit

of

food,

Agricultureproducts,

pharmaceutical

Additional documents required for specific imports:

drugs

and

Certificate of Origin

Phytosanitary Certificates for imports of agricultural products

Relevant documents from country of final destinations .

Permission granted through Humanitarian Aid Commissioner (HAC) and Customs .

In addition to the outlined documents, any specific documentation requirements, import

permits from the country of final destination, should also be included to expedite the
transit clearance through the port.
The vessel enters the harbor and the consignment is cleared for transit to the country of
destination, all customary marine and cargo handling dues are paid to the Ports of Sudan
Corporation.
The Clearing Agent makes certain all cargo is pre-cleared prior to the vessels arrival.
The Clearing Agent lodges a cheque as security with customs based on the value of the
consignment in transit, this cheque will be returned when the consignment has left the
country and tonnage reconcile back to the vessels outturn tonnage at the Port Sudan.
The clearing agent arranges for Insurance to cover any losses in favor of Sudan Customs
and Excise, billing to WFP the cost of the insurance cover.
Transport Waybills are compiled by WFP and given to the clearing agent who issues the
manifests in consultation with the Road Transporter.
The manifest and Waybills are submitted to Customs and permission is granted to
proceed.
Transporters from Port Sudan use vehicles with a carrying capacity of 70 mt; the Port
Sudan road trucks are transshipped 30 ton road trucks at El Obeid or Nyala dependent on
final destination.
On arrival at the exit Sudan board post, transit documentation is presented to Customs,
the tonnage verified and vehicle /s permitted to proceed.
The schedules (Form 6) from the exit point Customs return to Port Sudan to allow
Customs and the Clearing agent to reconcile tonnage dispatched to vessel's outturn.
File closed by Customs and cheque lodged for security returned to Clearing Agent.
NOTE: In special cases, like in 2013 when WFP re-located UNMIS cargo from Sudan to
South Sudan, the traffic moves in convoys accompanied by a Customs Officer from the
Anti-Smuggling Unit. Due to to the sensitive nature of the cargo (UNMIS Military
hardware) Customs Officials from the Anti-smuggling Unit were required to ride escort on
each convoy between Kosti and Port Sudan. This is not a normal occurrence for transport
in-country.

Transit Regime
Traffic is consigned to the Port of Entry of the country that will be the gateway to transit
to the destination country.
Prior to the arrival of the vessel, permission to transit the Republic of Sudan must be
obtained from Humanitarian Aid Commissioner (HAC) and Customs .
A set of documents must be sent to the Port of Entry prior to the vessels arrival.
For more information please see also paragraph above: CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
The documents should comprise of the following:
Sea freight shipments ORIGINAL documents

Bill of Lading (showing cargo in transit and destination country)

Supplier Invoice(s)

Packing list

Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the importer

Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificates, if any

Permit

for

import

and

transit

of

food,

Agricultureproducts,

drugs

and

pharmaceutical

Additional documents required for specific imports:

Certificate of Origin

Phytosanitary Certificates for imports of agricultural products

Relevant documents from country of final destinations .

Permission granted through Humanitarian Aid Commissioner (HAC) and Customs .

In addition to the outlined documents, any specific documentation requirements, import

permits from the country of final destination, should also be included to expedite the
transit clearance through the port.
The vessel enters the harbor and the consignment is cleared for transit to the country of
destination, all customary marine and cargo handling dues are paid to the Ports of Sudan
Corporation.
The Clearing Agent makes certain all cargo is pre-cleared prior to the vessels arrival.
The Clearing Agent lodges a cheque as security with customs based on the value of the
consignment in transit, this cheque will be returned when the consignment has left the
country and tonnage reconcile back to the vessels outturn tonnage at the Port Sudan.

The clearing agent arranges for Insurance to cover any losses in favor of Sudan Customs
and Excise, billing to WFP the cost of the insurance cover.
Transport Waybills are compiled by WFP and given to the clearing agent who issues the
manifests in consultation with the Road Transporter.
The manifest and Waybills are submitted to Customs and permission is granted to
proceed.
Transporters from Port Sudan use vehicles with a carrying capacity of 70 mt; the Port
Sudan road trucks are transshipped 30 ton road trucks at El Obeid or Nyala dependent on
final destination.
On arrival at the exit Sudan board post, transit documentation is presented to Customs,
the tonnage verified and vehicle /s permitted to proceed.
The schedules (Form 6) from the exit point Customs return to Port Sudan to allow
Customs and the Clearing agent to reconcile tonnage dispatched to vessel's outturn.
File closed by Customs and cheque lodged for security returned to Clearing Agent.
NOTE: In special cases, like in 2013 when WFP re-located UNMIS cargo from Sudan to
South Sudan, the traffic moves in convoys accompanied by a Customs Officer from the
Anti-Smuggling Unit. Due to to the sensitive nature of the cargo (UNMIS Military
hardware) Customs Officials from the Anti-smuggling Unit were required to ride escort on
each convoy between Kosti and Port Sudan. This is not a normal occurrence for transport
in-country.

Customs Information by Entry Points

Khartoum International Airport

Address Administration Diplomats Customs Police Khartoum
Contact Name Farheen Ahmed
Title/Position Major
Telephone + 249 912 589 664
Web http://www.customs.gov.sd/english/index.html
Location Khartoum International Airport
Opening Hours 0800 1600 hours (Customs for airport services is open 24 hours
per day)

Storage
The bonded warehouses are within the secured sector of the airport. Bonded warehouses
are locked (sealed) at the close of each day by customs with separate locks.

Customs information and document requirements

As outlined in the Customs section and Transit Regime. As per section 2.4.3

Clearing system
The online customs Esquado ++ system is used in Port Sudan, however entries have be
to be prepared at the customs house where there are computers set up for use by
Clearing Agents linking to Customs data base / network.

Language Arabic, but all customs declarations are submitted in English.

Port Sudan - seaport

Address Port Sudan, Sudan
Contact Name Major General Elhaj Elimam Gassimala Allah Elhaj Elimam
Title/Position Customs Controller
Telephone + 249 311 822609
Web Http://www.customs.gov.sd/english/index.html
Location Port Sudan seaport
Opening Hours 0800 1600 hours Sunday to Thursday.
Storage
All warehouses in the port secure area are in a bonded area. No cargo may leave or
enter the port area without the required customs documentation having been signed and
released by customs.

Customs information and document requirements

As outlined in the Customs section and Transit Regime. As per section 2.4.3

Clearing system
The online customs Esquado ++ system is used in Port Sudan, however entries have be
to be prepared at the customs house where there are computers set up for use by
Clearing Agents linking to Customs data base / network.

Language Arabic, but all customs declarations are submitted in English.

Gallbat, Gedaref Province Landside entry Point Ethiopia

Address Gallbat, Gedaref Province, Sudan
Web http://www.customs.gov.sd/english/index.html
Storage
Nil warehouses or bonded stores.

Customs information and document requirements

Gallbat is the customs exit point for transit traffic from the Port Sudan through to Ethiopia
.
Port Sudan sends advice to customs of a pending transit movement. Customs at attend
to the final exit documentation and when all of the cargo has departed from Sudan, they
in turn confirm to customs in Port Sudan, who then release the clearing agents
guarantees.

Clearing system
Organisations may clear their own cargo provided registered with the Department of
Customs.

Language Arabic, all customs declarations are submitted in English.

El Geneina, West Darfur

Landside Entry Point Chad
Address El Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan
Contact Name Mr Abdul Wahid
Title/Position General Manager
Web http://www.customs.gov.sd/english/index.html

Opening Hours 0800 - 1600 hours, Sunday - Thursday

Storage
There are no bonded or customs warehouses in West Darfur.

Customs information and document requirements

El Geneina is the customs exit point for transit traffic from Port Sudan through to Chad.
Port Sudan sends advice to customs El Geneina of a pending transit movement. Customs
at El Geneina attend to the final exit documentation and when all of the cargo has
departed from Sudan, they in turn confirm to customs in Port Sudan, who then release
the clearing agents guarantees.
Transit cargo from El Geneina through to the exit border 25 km away travels under
customs escort, the fees being paid by the Road Hauler and/or Clearing Agent.

Clearing system
Clearing Agents are required to clear traffic through customs at El Geneina, especially
transit traffic to Chad. The documents are then taken to the border for the final export.
Exit documents are sent back to the Port of Entry to Sudan by customs for acquital.

Language Arabic, but all customs declarations are submitted in English.