REGULATIONS CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

• Waiver Control - CTN/BSC (Cargo Tracking Note)• Pre-Shipment Inspection - DIC (Déclaration d’Importation

Commerciale)• Restricted Imports

The information given has been given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of writing.

Please verify these facts with other relevant sources before using this as the basis of any action taken as we regret we cannot accept liability for any consequences due to inaccuracies in this information.

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A Cargo Tracking Note [CTN] / Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaison [BSC] must be obtained for all shipments to CAR at the port of departure/load [POL]. This is mandated by the Ministère des Finances et du Budget. Agents

The Central African Republic has nominated 'Antaser Afrique' as its worldwide general agent. Antaser BVBA – Head Office

ANTASER AFRIQUE Keizerstraat 20 B – 2000 Antwerpen Belgium Tel : +32 3 233 68 11 Fax : +32 3 233 61 12 Email: info@antaser.com Responsibilities & Cost

The responsibility relating to the issuance of the CTN/BSC and all costs is with the shipper.

The information required on the CTN/BSC is compulsory.

The CTN/BSC number must be included on the manifest.

Local representatives at the discharging ports will inspect each and every shipment on the presence of a corresponding CTN. Shipments without a CTN/BSC will result in delays and fines/seizures.

CMA CGM trained staff members are available to assist customers in all aspects of the documentary requirements of the trade to the Central African Republic. Please contact your local agency office for advice.

Pre-Shipment Inspection / Déclaration d’Importation Commerciale (DIC)

PSI requested by Ministry of Economy, Finances, Budget and Plan (Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances, du Budget et du Plan)

Regulations Law No 95.014 of 31/12/95 Decree No 267/MF/MICTA of 23/9/96

Appointed PSI company Bureau Veritas BIVAC

Scope of PSI Quality & Quantity Value for Customs purposes Export market price Customs clarification Import eligibility Assessment of import duties and taxes

Minimum Value Subject To PSI:

XAF 500,000 FOB No threshold for FCL containers.

Part Shipments: Subject to PSI if total order value equals or exceeds XAF 500,000 FOB

Please view the BIVAC datasheet on Central Africa Republic attached as an Appendix Goods Exempted from PSI

1. Precious stones 2. Precious metals 3. Objects of art

The information given has been given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of writing.

Please verify these facts with other relevant sources before using this as the basis of any action taken as we regret we cannot accept liability for any consequences due to inaccuracies in this information.

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4. Ammunitions and arms other than for hunting and/or sport, similar materials and equipment imported by Army itself 5. Live animals 6. Cinematographic films, exposed and developed 7. Current newspapers and periodicals 8. Parcel post 9. Medicines 10. Imports for United Nations Organisations for their own use 11. Goods imported for which the FOB value is below XAF 500,000 Contacts BIVAC

Rue Mobutu (Angle de la rue de la Résistance) Boîte Postale : 2553 Bangui Tel: + (236) 216 13921 Fax:+ (236) 216 13917

Prohibited Imports

None

Restricted Imports

Sugar: Any request for a DIC is subject to the submission by the importer of the original of the interdepartmental authorisation granted for importing sugar in the Central African Republic.

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Guide to Economic Operators

Pre-Shipment Inspection Services

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Government Services & International Trade (GSIT)

Bureau Veritas, created in 1828 is one of the most widely represented company in the world. This world-wide coverage is provided by more than 900 offices and laboratories in 140 countries on every continent with a total workforce of more than 40 000.

BIVAC International is part of the Bureau Veritas GSIT (Government Services & International Trade) Division specialised in international trade facilitation, customs valuation and inspection of goods.

Since its creation, BIVAC International has provided Pre-Shipment Inspection services to countries worldwide. BIVAC International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bureau Veritas, one of the world’s leading independent control and inspection Groups.

The Pre-Shipment Inspection services are intended to facilitate international trade and contribute to the economic development of the country.

BIVAC International was nominated by the Government of the Central African Republic as the exclusive Pre-Shipment Agency to provide pre-shipment inspection services as of November 17th, 2003.

By performing missions such as pre-shipment inspections of goods for Customs, BIVAC provides client countries with the level of assurance they require concerning the valuation, classification and quality/quantity of goods.

THE THRESHOLD VALUE

RESTRICTED GOODS

PAYMENT OF FEES

GOODS EXEMPTED FROM INSPECTION

All goods, except those listed below are exempted from inspection, with a FOB value equal to or above FCFA 500,000 are subject to pre-shipment inspection.

Full Container Load (FCL) containers are subject to inspection what ever the value of the goods is.

Imports of sugar are subject to quotas. Specific measures are described in Arrêté no. 03.08 dated November 5th, 2003.

You (the importer) have to fill-in a demande de Déclaration d’Importation Commerciale (DIC) and to go to the CBCA Bank with the corresponding pro forma invoice in order to pay the import taxes.

For the DICs subject to inspection, fees amount to 1 % (taxes excluded) of the FOB value of the goods, with a minimum of FCFA 140,000 FCFA (taxes excluded).

To the above mentioned fees, 19 % (for added value taxes) must be added. Any amount already paid is not reimbursable.

• Precious stones;• Precious metals;• Objects of art;• Ammunitions and arms other that for hunting and/or sport, similar materials and equipment imported

by Army itself;• Live animals;• Cinematographic films, exposed and developed;• Current newspapers and periodicals;• Parcel post;• Goods imported for which the FOB value is below FCFA 500,000;• Medicines;• Imports for United Nations Organisations, for their own use.

Liaison Office BV / BIVAC Bangui Liaison Office BV / BIVAC Bangui -- Rue Mobutu (Angle rue de la RRue Mobutu (Angle rue de la Réésistance)sistance)Postal Box 2716 Postal Box 2716 –– BANGUI BANGUI –– Central African RepublicCentral African Republic

Tel : +236 21 61 39 15/17/21 Tel : +236 21 61 39 15/17/21 –– Fax : +236 21 61 39 18 Fax : +236 21 61 39 18 -- www.bureauveritas.com/gsitwww.bureauveritas.com/gsit

CENTRES OF RELATIONS WITH EXPORTERS

Regional Centre Americas

Houston (USA)

Tel. (1) 281 986 13 00

Fax (1) 281 966 13 57governmentservices.usa@bureauveritas.com

Regional Centre Europe

Paris/Courbevoie (France)

Tel. (33) (0)1 47 14 62 00

Fax (33) (0)1 47 14 62 01gsit.france@bureauveritas.com

Regional Centre

Middle-East & Africa

Dubai (UAE)

Tel. (971) (4) 345 28 22

Fax (971) (4) 345 11 47cdg.contract@ae.bureauveritas.com

Regional Centre Asia

Shanghai (Chine)

Tel. (86) (21) 58 35 20 11

Fax (86) (21) 58 35 49 20sha.fd@cn.bureauveritas.com

PROCEDURE

OPERATIONAL CHART

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1. Import Document = Déclaration d’Importation Commer ciale (DIC)

The importer completes a Demande de Déclaration d’Importation Commerciale; then goes to the CBCA Bank with the corresponding pro forma invoice in order to pay import taxes (Import has to be registered at the Commercial Bank of the importer as well).

The DIC duly completed by the CBCA Bank is then lodged at BIVAC Liaison Office, together with the original of the Bank receipt and one copy of the pro forma invoice.

The DIC data are registered and electronically transmitted to the Bureau Veritas / BIVAC Regional Centre (Centre of Relations with Exporters) concerned.

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2. Contact with exporter

Bureau Veritas / BIVAC Regional Centre gets in touch with the exporter to request the details and technical characteristics of the goods, plus one copy of the exporter’s pro forma invoice. The location is ascertained and a date is proposed for physical inspection.

3. Physical inspection

Bureau Veritas / BIVAC inspector performs the physical inspection of the goods in order to make sure that they are in conformity with the details of the pro forma invoice and the DIC. The physical inspection is performed in the presence of the exporter’s representative who countersigns the inspection report.

When non conformities are detected, the supplier is informed accordingly. The supplier is required to take all necessary measures for corrective actions so that Bureau Veritas / BIVAC inspector can issue a “satisfactory” report.

All FCL (Full Container Load) containers have to be sealed by Bureau Veritas / BIVAC inspector; the corresponding number of the seal will be registered and recorded on the Attestation de Vérification (AV).

4. Documentary Checking / Price Verification / Cust oms classification

Bureau Veritas / BIVAC experts in the Regional Centre perform the final price analysis on the basis of the final invoice supplied by the exporter.

Bureau Veritas / BIVAC experts in the Regional Centre assess the customs classification of the goods in accordance with the rules and regulations applicable in Central African Republic.

5. Attestation de Vérification (AV)

When the inspection of the quality, the quantity, the classification and the price of the inspected goods are satisfactory, or after corrective actions in case of anomalies, the Regional Centre issues an Attestation de Vérification (AV).

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6. Delivery of the Attestation de Vérification (AV)

The data of the AV are electronically transmitted by the Regional Centre to the Liaison Office in Bangui. The AV is given to the importer who needs it for the clearance of the goods.

Nota: for a land shipment (transit through a CEMAC country), the importer has to supply the Liaison Office with the D15 document together with the Road Waybill before the AV can be issued.

GLOSSARY

DIC : Déclaration d’Importation CommercialeAV : Attestation de VérificationLO : Liaison OfficeRC: Regional Centre

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Note aux Opérateurs Économiques

Programme de Vérification des ImportationsRÉPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE

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Government Services & International Trade (GSIT)

Bureau Veritas, créée en 1828, est l’une des sociétés françaises les plus représentées àl’international. Son réseau mondial représente plus de 900 bureaux et laboratoires et près de 40.000 collaborateurs.

BIVAC International, filiale de Bureau Veritas, est la division spécialisée dans la facilitation du commerce international, l’évaluation douanière et l’inspection des marchandises. (Government Services & International Trade Division).

Depuis sa création, BIVAC International intervient comme prestataire de services dans les Programmes de Vérification des Importations sur les cinq continents. Filiale du Groupe Bureau Veritas, BIVAC International est un des leaders mondiaux du contrôle et de l'inspection.

Par le biais de ses interventions, BIVAC International contribue à faciliter le commerce international et à protéger le développement des pays qui utilisent ses services.

BIVAC International a été désigné par le Gouvernement de la République Centrafricaine pour l’exécution du Programme de Vérification des Importations à compter du 17 novembre 2003.

En réalisant l’inspection des marchandises avant embarquement, pour les douanes, BIVAC offre àses clients le niveau d’assurance correspondant àleurs attentes.

SEUIL D’INSPECTION

MARCHANDISES SOUMISES À DES RESTRICTIONS

FRAIS D’INSPECTION

MARCHANDISES EXEMPTÉES D’INSPECTION

Toutes les marchandises dont la valeur FOB est égale ou supérieure à 500 000 FCFA (Francs CFA), sauf celles exemptées, sont soumises à l’inspection avant expédition.

Les conteneurs complets (FCL) sont soumis à l’inspection et scellés, quelle que soit la valeur des marchandises.

Les importations de sucre sont soumises à des quotas. Les dispositions particulières sont décrites dans l’Arrêté n°03.08 du 5 novembre 2003.

Vous (l’importateur) devez remplir complètement une demande de Déclaration d’Importation Commerciale (DIC) et vous rendre à la Banque CBCA avec la facture pro forma correspondante afin devous acquitter des taxes d’importation.

Les honoraires sont de : 1 % H.T. de la valeur FOB avec un minimum de 140 000 FCFA H.T. pour les DIC soumises à inspection.

Aux honoraires sont aoutés 19 % de TVA. Les sommes perçues ne sont pas remboursables.

• Les pierres précieuses ;• Les métaux précieux ;• Les objets d’art ;• Les munitions et armes autres que de chasse et/ou de sport, les matériels et équipements similaires

importés par l’armée elle-même pour son propre compte ;• Les animaux vivants ;• Les films cinématographiques impressionnés et développés ;• Les journaux et périodiques courants ;• Les colis postaux ;• Les biens importés d’une valeur FOB inférieure à 500 000 FCFA ;• Les médicaments ;• Les biens importés par les Organismes dépendant du système des Nations Unies pour leur propre

besoin.

Bureau de Liaison BV / BIVAC Bangui Bureau de Liaison BV / BIVAC Bangui -- Rue Mobutu (Angle rue de la RRue Mobutu (Angle rue de la Réésistance)sistance)Boite Postale 2716 Boite Postale 2716 –– BANGUI BANGUI –– RRéépublique Centrafricainepublique Centrafricaine

Tel : +236 21 61 39 15/17/21 Tel : +236 21 61 39 15/17/21 –– Fax : +236 21 61 39 18 Fax : +236 21 61 39 18 -- www.bureauveritas.com/gsitwww.bureauveritas.com/gsit

CENTRES REGIONAUX (Centres de Relations avec les Exportateurs)

Centre Régional AmériquesHouston (USA)Tel. (1) 281 986 13 00

Fax (1) 281966 13 57governmentservices.usa@bureauveritas.com

Centre Régional EuropeParis/Courbevoie (France)Tel. (33) (0)1 47 14 62 00

Fax (33) (0)1 47 14 62 01gsit.france@bureauveritas.com

Centre RégionalMoyen-Orient & AfriqueDubai (EAU)Tel. (971) (4) 345 28 22

Fax (971) (4) 345 11 47cdg.contract@ae.bureauveritas.com

Centre Régional AsieShanghai (Chine)Tel. (86) (21) 58 35 20 11

Fax (86) (21) 58 35 49 20sha.fd@cn.bureauveritas.com

PROCEDURE

DIAGRAMME OPÉRATIONNEL

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1. Déclaration d’Importation Commerciale (DIC)

L’importateur remplit complètement une demande de Déclaration d’Importation Commerciale et se rend à la Banque CBCA avec la facture pro forma correspondante afin d’acquitter les taxes d’importation. (L’importation doit également être enregistrée auprès de la Banque commerciale de l’importateur).

La demande de DIC dûment renseignée par la CBCA doit ensuite être déposée au Bureau de Liaison, accompagnée de l’original + une copie du récépissé bancaire et d’une copie de la facture pro forma.

Les données de la DIC sont alors enregistrées et transmises électroniquement au Centre Régional (Centre de Relations avec les Exportateurs) concerné.

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2. Contact avec l’exportateur

Le Centre Régional Bureau Veritas / BIVAC contacte l’exportateur et lui demande des détails sur les caractéristiques techniques des marchandises, une copie de sa facture pro forma, le lieu et la date souhaités pour l’inspection physique.

3. Inspection physique

L’inspecteur du Centre Régional vérifie physiquement les marchandises enfin de s’assurer que celles-ci correspondent au détail noté sur la facture pro forma et la DIC. L’inspection se déroule en présence du représentant de l’exportateur, qui contresigne le rapport.

Lorsque des anomalies sont détectées, le vendeur, qui en est avisé automatiquement, doit prendre des mesures correctives pour permettre à l’inspecteur d’émettre un rapport d’inspection « satisfaisant ».

Dans le cas d’un conteneur complet, l’inspecteur appose un scellé et en relève le numéro, qui figurera sur l’Attestation de Vérification (AV).

4. Vérification documentaire / Vérification de prix / Classement tarifaire

Les experts du Centre Régional utilisent les rapports d’inspection pour déterminer la classification tarifaire adéquate des marchandises inspectées.

Les experts du Centre Régional effectuent une analyse de prix définitive sur la base de la facture finale présentée par l’exportateur.

Les experts du Centre Régional calculent la valeur en douane en conformité avec les règles en vigueur en République Centrafricaine.

5. Attestation de Vérification (AV)

Lorsque la quantité, la qualité et le prix des marchandises sont conformes, ou lorsque celles-ci ont fait l’objet de mesures correctives en cas d’anomalies, le Centre Régional émet une Attestation de Vérification (AV).

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6. Fourniture de l’Attestation de Vérification (AV)

L’AV est transmise électroniquement par le Centre Régional au Bureau de Liaison de Bangui, qui la fournit à l’importateur. Ce document sera indispensable lors du dédouanement.

Nota : pour une expédition par voir terrestre (transit par un pays de la CEMAC), l’importateur doit fournir le D15 + la feuille de route pour que l’AV puisse être émise.

GLOSSARY

DIC : Déclaration d’Importation CommercialeAV : Attestation de VérificationLO : Bureau de Liaison CR : Centre Régional

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PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION OF IMPORTS FOR

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1. Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) mandate MANDATE AUTHORISED BY: Ministry of Economy, Finances, Budget and Plan (Ministère de

l’Economie, des Finances, du Budget et du Plan)

APPLICABLE REGULATION(S): Rules and Regulations issued by the Government of Central Africa, Contract between the Government and Bureau Veritas BIVAC BV.

APPOINTED PSI COMPANY (IES): Bureau Veritas BIVAC

SELECTION OF PSI COMPANIES: N/A

SCOPE OF DUTIES: � Import Eligibility • Quality, Quantity • Export market price • Customs classification • Value for Customs purposes • Assessment of import duties and taxes

MINIMUM VALUE SUBJECT TO PSI: XAF 500,000 FOB No threshold for FCL containers.

PART SHIPMENTS: Subject to PSI if total order value equals or exceeds XAF 500,000 FOB

EXEMPTIONS FROM PSI: Yes

2. Pre-Shipment Inspection Order (P.I.O.) - The ins truction for BIVAC to inspect

P.I.O. NAME: Déclaration d’Importation Commerciale (DIC) (to be opened if FOB value equals or exceeds XAF 500,000).

ISSUED BY: Bureau Veritas BIVAC.

VALIDITY: 6 months (may be extended 3 months).

AMOUNT BY WHICH P.I.O. VALUE MAY BE EXCEEDED: N/A.

CHANGES FROM SEA TO AIR: No specific requirement.

DESTINATION INSPECTION: Not authorised.

3. Inspection requirements/restrictions

SEALING OF F.C.L.CONTAINERS Yes.

SECOND-HAND GOODS: No specific requirement.

PROHIBITED IMPORTS: See Section 8.

RESTRICTED IMPORTS: See Section 9.

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3. Inspection requirements/restrictions (Cont’ed)

LABELLING REQUIREMENTS: No specific requirement.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: � Whenever possible FCL (Full Container Load) containers will be sealed and corresponding seal number will be mentioned on the Attestation de Vérification (ADV) so that the goods can be cleared in a shorter time upon arrival;

• As regards colouring matters, paints, insecticides and chemical treatments, complex chemicals, following checking will be required: number of the batch, expiry dates and integrity of the packing if needed;

• For agro-food products quality analysis will have to be performed in a laboratory every time it is necessary;

• Expiry date and manufacturing date for agro-food have to be checked and stated in the ADV.

4. Price verification/Seller's invoice requirements

BUYING/CONFIRMING COMMISSIONS: Should be declared by the exporter.

INSURANCE: No specific requirement.

FINANCIAL INTEREST: No specific requirement.

FINAL INVOICE TO SHOW: FOB value per item + freight + invoice and ancillary charges (where applicable).

5. Reporting requirements

FINAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY BUREAU VERITAS TO ISSUE REPORT: Final invoice, transport documents, certificate of origin, D15 and

waybill (transit in a CEMAC country).

TYPE OF REPORT ISSUED: Attestation de Vérification, Rapport d’Anomalies, C ertification of final invoice.

REPORT PURPOSE: � Attestation de Verification is issued for the use of Customs Authorities and Importer for clearing the goods.

• Rapport d’Anomalies is issued for inconsistencies including quantity value and/or quality.

• A certified final invoice is given to the exporter for L/C transactions or upon request.

6. Inspection fees

Paid by the importer (to the Bank when opening the DIC).

Nevertheless, Bureau Veritas/BIVAC may invoice the Seller in the event of supplementary inspection visits (in vain or unsatisfactory results). The costs incurred by the Seller in presenting the goods for inspection, such as unpacking, handling, testing, sampling, repacking... are for the account of the Seller.

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7. List of goods exempted from PSI • Precious stones; • Precious metals; • Objects of art; • Ammunitions and arms other than for hunting and/or sport, similar materials and equipment imported by

Army itself; • Live animals; • Cinematographic films, exposed and developed; • Current newspapers and periodicals; • Parcel post; • Medicines; • Imports for United Nations Organisations, for their own use; • Goods imported for which the FOB value is below XAF 500,000.

8. List of prohibited goods

No specific requirement.

9. List of restricted goods • Sugar: any request for a DIC is subject to the submission by the importer of the original of the inter-

departmental authorisation granted for importing sugar in the Central African Republic.

10. Geographical inspection zones

World-wide

The information contained herein is for the purpose of facilitating Pre-Shipment Inspection and does not relieve Exporters or Importers from their obligations in respect of compliance with the import regulations of the country of importation. Although every effort has been made to ensure the correctness of the information, as at the date of issuance of this data sheet, BIVAC International does not accept any responsibility for errors or omissions and, furthermore, the information may subsequently be subject to change as may be announced by the Authorities in the country of importation. Consequently, Exporters are advised to check with Bureau Veritas/BIVAC, prior to shipment of the goods, if there is any doubt concerning the issuance of a Clean Report of Findings.