Somalia Tariff 2026: Stay Compliant, Reduce Costs

Somalia's customs regime is primarily based on the Harmonized System (HS) and is currently undergoing significant modernization to align with international standards. Most imports are subject to ad valorem duties calculated on the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value of the goods. While the system has historically seen regional variations, the Federal Government is actively working toward a unified tariff schedule to facilitate smoother cross-border trade for SME importers.

• Ad Valorem Duty: This is calculated as a percentage of the total customs value of the goods, representing the primary revenue source.
• Specific Duty: These are levied as a fixed monetary amount based on physical units such as weight, length, or volume.
• Compound Duty: This involves a combination of both ad valorem and specific rates applied simultaneously to a single product category.
• Section 301: This is a United States trade enforcement tool and does not apply to the domestic Somali customs tariff structure.
• Antidumping: These are protective measures intended to prevent foreign goods from being sold below fair market value in Somalia.
• Excise Tax: Applied specifically to goods like tobacco, alcohol, and luxury vehicles to regulate consumption and generate revenue.
• MPF (Merchandise Processing Fee): An administrative charge applied for the processing of import documentation through customs authorities.
• HMF (Harbor Maintenance Fee): A fee collected specifically for the maintenance and operational upkeep of Somali port facilities.