Duty & Tax Exemption
If your cargo qualifies for relief, we prepare and file the exemption so eligible goods clear Berbera without paying duty and tax they should not owe.
Some importers are entitled to import their goods free of customs duty and tax: NGOs and aid organisations, donor and government funded projects, and investors holding an investment licence. The relief is real, but it is only granted when the application and supporting documents are correct and filed with the right authority before clearance. We check whether your shipment qualifies, prepare the exemption request with the paperwork it needs, and clear your cargo at Berbera under the approved exemption, so you do not overpay and your goods are not held while it is sorted out.
What's included
- Eligibility check before you ship
- Exemption filing & supporting documents
- Cleared under the approved relief
Common questions
Who can qualify for an exemption?
Typically NGOs and humanitarian organisations, donor or government funded projects, and holders of a valid investment licence. Eligibility depends on the goods and the paperwork, so we confirm your case before your cargo sails.
What do you need to apply?
Usually the exemption letter or licence from the relevant authority, your commercial invoice and packing list, and the project or organisation documents that support the claim. We tell you exactly what is required up front.
What if my goods do not qualify?
Then we clear them the normal way, with the duty and taxes classified correctly and no surprises. We never file a claim that is not genuinely supported.
Ready to move your cargo?
Tell us what you are importing and we will come back with a clear, itemised quote, usually within hours.