Angola Customs Tariff 2026: Stay Compliant, Reduce Costs

Angola Customs Duties Summary

Angola's import duty structure utilizes the Harmonized System (HS) to classify goods, aiming to generate revenue while protecting nascent domestic industries. Importers generally face a compound tax burden consisting of Customs Duties, a Consumption Tax (Excise), and a standard Value Added Tax (VAT) of 14%. In addition to these primary taxes, importers must account for administrative costs such as General Customs Fees and Stamp Duty, which are levied on the CIF value of the shipment.

Duty and Tax Types

• Ad Valorem Duty: The primary method of taxation in Angola, calculated as a percentage of the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value of the imported goods.
• Specific and Compound Duties: While less common than ad valorem, these may apply to specific agricultural products or commodities based on weight or volume combined with value.
• Excise (Consumption) Tax: A selective tax applied to specific goods considered non-essential or having negative externalities, such as luxury vehicles, alcohol, and tobacco.
• Antidumping Duties: Regulatory tariffs imposed on imports deemed to be sold below fair market value to prevent injury to local Angolan manufacturers.
• MPF, HMF, and Section 301: These are United States customs fees; while not applicable to Angola, importers should budget for Angola's equivalent General Customs Fees (2%) and local port charges.