1 Sudan Country Profile
Generic Information
Sudan, also The Sudan, is a country on the south-eastern edge of the Sahara Desert in East Africa, bordered by Chad to the west, Libya to the north west, Egypt to the north, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east and south east, South Sudan to the south and Central African Republic to the south-west. Its climate is desert, semi-desert and dry in the utmost north, semi-desert to rainy in the central and southern regions, and Mediterranean in eastern areas.
Sudan has seen significant periods of internal conflict since the 1970s. Conflict in the western Darfur region in 2003 displaced approximately 2 million people and saw 200,000 to 400,000 deaths. The UN and AU currently conduct a joint peacekeeping mission in the region, though the mission is being scaled down in phases beginning in 2017 and continuing into 2018. Since the independence of South Sudan in July 2011, there has been a rebel movement in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N). Sudan has received a large number of refugees displaced by insecurity in South Sudan, as well as refugee populations from Eritrea, Chad and Syria.
The secession of South Sudan also negatively affected the economy of Sudan as the south was responsible for most of the country’s oil production, which was the basis for economic growth since oil exportation began in 1999. Economic sanctions imposed by external governments also limited investment, though these were partially lifted in October 2017. The government’s new 2018 budget implemented more austerity measures and the Sudanese pound is seeing significant inflation against the dollar.
Population 39,598,700 (2016 estimate)
Population: 30,894,000 (2008 – last census)
Maternal mortality rate: 750 deaths/100,000 live births (2008)
Birth Rate: 31.7 births/1,000 population (2012 estimate)
Urban population: 40 percent of total population
Life expectancy at birth: 62.57 years
Administrative Divisions: 15 states; Red Sea, Gezira, Khartoum, Gedaref, White Nile, Blue Nile, Northern, Western Darfur, Southern Darfur, Southern Kordofan, Kassala, River Nile, Northern Darfur, Northern Kordofan and Sennar. In addition, the Sudanese Government announced the creation of two new states, Central Darfur (capital Zaleingi) and East Darfur (capital El Daean)
The Sudanese time zone is GMT +2, with a dialling code of +249. The currency is the Sudanese pound. Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a generic country overview, please consult the following sources:
Sudan Wikipedia Country Information
Sudan Economist Intelligence Unit Information*
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info
Sudan World Food Programme Information
Sudan UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Information
Facts and Figures
Sudan Wolfram Alpha Information
1.1 Sudan Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Disasters |
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Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
Yes |
There is a risk of drought especially in the Northern Areas, where the climate is extremely arid. In addition, the situation may be worsened by the strong El Nino/La Nina phenomenon envisaged for 2016 conditions |
Earthquakes |
No |
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Epidemics |
Yes |
Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, Measles |
Extreme Temperatures |
Yes |
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Flooding |
Yes |
May – October |
Insect Infestation |
Yes |
Desert locust outbreaks occurred on the Red Sea coast in Sudan and Eritrea during 2015 |
Mudslides |
Yes |
Possibility during the rains May – October |
Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
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High Waves / Surges |
Yes |
Sudan has 863 km coastline to the Red Sea and 1436 km of navigable rivers. |
Wildfires |
Yes |
Fires are also experienced in the Internally Displaced Persons camps. |
High Winds |
Yes |
In Sudan, sandstorms (locally called “Haboob”) are frequent, especially in the period that precedes the rainy season (March-May) and during the rainy season. Haboob is a strong dry wind blowing over the desert that raises and carries along clouds of sand or dust often so dense as to obscure the sun and reduce visibility almost to zero. |
Other Comments |
The Sudan Humanitarian Bulletin published on a regular basis by OCHA provides relevant updates on the humanitarian scenario: www.ocha.org/Sudan |
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Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
Yes |
Previous internal insecurity in Darfur, Blue Nile, White Nile and Kordofan states |
International Conflict |
Yes |
Insecurity at some border areas in South Sudan |
Internally Displaced Persons |
Yes |
Darfur, Blue Nile states and Kordofan conflicts. |
Refugees Present |
Yes |
In Darfur there are Chadian refugees while in the eastern part of the Country (Kassala area) there are Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees. There is also a very high influx of population movement from South Sudan to Sudan, in White Nile, Blue Nile and South Kordofan states |
Landmines / UXO Present |
Yes |
UXOs are a threat, especially in South Kordofan and Blue Nile |
Other Comments |
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For a more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters Country Profile.
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Primary Road Transport |
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The primary roads (Port Sudan to Khartoum/Kosti/El Obeid) are drivable throughout the year. |
Secondary Road Transport |
May – October |
During the rainy season, some roadways are inaccessible due to floods or high waters. Truckload capacity are reduced to 50% to overcome muddy roads causing delays in the distributions. |
Rail Transport |
May – October |
During the rainy season, wash ways have caused sectors the of the rail tracks to be out of use. Operational speed is reduced from 40 Kph to 20 Kph. |
Air Transport |
May – September |
Poor visibility caused by the “haboob”, a violent dust storm, can occur in central Sudan when the moist south-westerly flow first arrives (May through July to September). The presence of dangerous clouds affects visibility and flight safety during the rainy season. |
Waterway Transport |
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During the dry season, some parts of the Nile River are not navigable. |
The climate ranges from hyper-arid in the north to tropical wet-and-dry in the far southwest. The most significant climatic variables are rainfall and the length of the dry season. From January to March, there is practically no rainfall countrywide except for a small area in north-western Sudan. By early April up to October the country is affected by heavy rains and thunderstorms.
El Niño effects often impact the country. It significantly impacted the 2015 rainy season with delayed rains, below-average rainfall and intermittent dry spells. This caused reduced cultivation areas, delayed planting, poor pastures and limited water availability for both people and their livestock. These impacts are threatening essential agricultural and livestock production across Sudan.
The Airports and Ports (Othma Digna Port) have allocated facilities for the Hadj pilgrims, however short periods of congestion are experienced in the vicinity at the departure and returning points.
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling |
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Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Storage |
May – October |
Warehouse maintenance is crucial to avoid water and moisture damage; regular ventilation should be ensured to prevent damp commodities. Although infestation levels are moderate, immediate dispatches to ensure quick stock-rotation is recommended. Quality checks are needed to minimise infestations and losses, especially in main hubs such as El Obeid; quality control is key for an efficient emergency response. |
Handling |
May – October |
Heavy rains would significantly affect the handling capacity at the Port causing delays in dispatches. In Port Sudan rains are much weaker in comparison to the rest of the country; however cargo loaded on trucks and wagons (for rail transport) needs to be carefully secured and cocooned (wrapped, covered) in tarpaulins to avoid water seepage while in transit. |
Other |
May – October |
Due to road deterioration caused by heavy rains, deliveries to the distribution sites can be significantly delayed. |
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
Government
All issues concerning any kind of emergency are addressed through the Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, who will activate internal resources within the Government of the Republic of Sudan and the relevant ministries.
There are four Area Security Teams within in the Republic of Sudan.
Khartoum reporting through to the Designated Officials.
El Obeid reporting through to the Designated Officials.
Darfur reporting through UNAMID
Abyei reporting through UNISFA
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Sudan Government Contact List
Humanitarian Community
The humanitarian coordination meeting structure in Sudan is composed of several interlinked coordination fora at strategic and operational levels, both in Khartoum and in the field. Information is systemically shared between these meetings in order to ensure inter-connectivity between them. The following are the humanitarian coordination meetings which OCHA (co-)support:
- Humanitarian Country Team (HCT)
- Core Group
- Inter-Sector Coordination Group (ISCG)
- Area Humanitarian Coordination Team (A/HCT)
- Area Inter-Sector Coordination Group (A/ISCG)
- HC - Donor Consultation Group (DCG)
- Ambassadorial Country Coordination Forum (CCF)
- GoS - UN and Partners Humanitarian Coordination
- GoS Security and Safety Committee meeting
- OCHA HoO - INGO Forum Steering Committee Meeting
- HCT Access Working Group (AWG)
- HCT Information and Advocacy Working Group
- Bi-monthly Humanitarian Briefing
- Hybrid meetings (combining HCT, ISCG and donors, as well as government as required).
There are eleven Clusters/Sectors in Sudan, each with a Sector Lead and a co-Lead from Government side. Meetings are scheduled on a regular basis (bi-weekly, monthly or ad hoc). Inter-Sectoral Coordination Group (ISCG) meetings are held bi-weekly and chaired by OCHA, who reports to the Humanitarian Country Team.
SECTOR LEAD ORGANISATION.
Co-ordination and Common Services UN OCHA
Education - UNICEF
Food Security and Livelihoods FA0 – WFP
Health - WHO
Logistics and Emergency Telecommunications (LET) - WFP
Emergency Shelter& Non-Food Items (ES&NFI) - UNHCR ES/NFI
Nutrition - UNICEF
Protection - UNHCR
Return Recovery and (Re)-Integration - UNDP
Refugee Multi Sector - UNHCR
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - UNICEF
For additional data visit https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/en/operations/sudan
The Sudan INGO steering committee represents INGOs in Sudan.
The Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), under the leadership of the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), functions as the highest country-level international humanitarian coordination platform. The HCT meets on a monthly basis (or on ad-hoc when needed) and involves the following organizations:
- WFP, UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, UNHABITAT, UNHCR, IOM, FAO, WHO, OCHA, 2 x INGO Forum SC (designated by INGO community in Sudan), one Islamic organization (IICO) and one national organisation (SCOVA) as members.
- ICRC, IFRC, SRCS, MSF and UNAMID as observers.
- The Deputy HC will participate through tele-conference or in person when needed.
- When appropriate, other institutions and agencies may be invited to participate in HCT meetings, or a joint meeting will be organised as necessary.
For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.2 Sudan Humanitarian Agency Contact List
1.2 Sudan Regulatory Departments and Quality Control
Monitoring and inspections of cargo and processes
Sudan has no mandatory pre-shipment inspection. However, all importers need to be registered at the Import/Export Registry at the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Usually importers are advised to have a Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate issued by International cargo Inspectors registered by Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO). Therefore, importers or appointed agents must present SSMO requirements.
Sudan does not apply any quantitative import registrations; all goods can be imported to Sudan except those goods that are prohibited by social values or security considerations. Sometimes a double check inspection might be conducted by the SSMO.
For cargo clearance process; the SSMO must take a sample from all cargo, then send the sample of the selected items to the laboratory to be analysed, and finally issue a certificate upon approval.
Export and Import Procedures - SSMO
The SSMO prepares, adopts and applies the standard specifications for the local and imported products and services. SSMO objective is the protection of the national economy and the Sudanese population in the fields of health, environment, safety and commercial forgery.
Concerning Sudanese imports, the role of SSMO is sequenced as follows:
- Preparation of standard specifications and their approval.
- Coordination with the related bodies (Bank of Sudan, Ministry of the Foreign Trade and the Businessmen Association). These bodies are provided with standard specifications to guarantee the arrival of goods that are in conformity with Sudanese standards.
- To implement standard specifications on imports in all country’s entry points to ensure conformity and respect these specifications.
The procedures undertaken by Port Sudan branch for the Sudanese imports begin with the concept of Conformity assessment as follows:
- Procedures starts with checking and inspecting all
documents, which are submitted for any operation whether technical
or commercial. This process makes sure that requirements of trade
and standard specifications are fulfilled, depending on the type of
the imports, as follows:
- The imports of regulated products, requires special documents (the certificate of international surveyor) and it is usually subjected to conditional temporary release system.
- Imports that requires cooperation with competent Bodies, such as pesticides, seeds and drugs …etc.
- Imports specific to some Institutes and Ministries (e.g. the Ministry of Energy).
- General diverse imports.
- Field and physical inspection to make sure for the general status of the consignment and the conformity of the label card with the submitted documents.
- Withdrawal of samples for laboratory analysis procedures to ensure its compliance to standard specifications.
- Issuing of conformity or non-conformity certificate according to the above-mentioned procedures.
Other Activities:
- To present a complete set of services for the above-mentioned stages in the State entry points in Osefe, Sawakin, free zone Area, Southern ports, Northern ports and laboratories at headquarters aiming to facilitate trade and to gain customer satisfaction by implementing the various quality systems.
- Starting to link all these areas electronically so as to reduce time of release and to facilitate the flow of trade, besides the complete cooperation with the related bodies at the Seaports.
- Effective participation with the Consultative Council which embraces the Ministry of Cabinet, the Seaports Society (Seaport Authority, Customs and all Regulatory bodies, and Ship agents).
- To enforce Resolution no. 119 year 2008, which aimed at facilitating the flow of exports and imports through a single window system, and to unify all regulatory bodies under one single umbrella.
Export procedures - SSMO
- Review of commercial documents issued by the related bodies such as the Bank of Sudan, Ministry of foreign trade (export contract).
- Review of technical documents issued from multiple bodies
according to the type of export:
- Health Certificate for the live animals and sorting leather.
- Certificate issued from Geology Corporation for minerals.
- Animal Resource Certificate for fish.
- Sieving Certificate for exported seeds.
- Steaming Certificates for agricultural crops issued by Plant Quarantine Administration.
- Field inspection for exports and ensure their conformity to standard specifications.
- Monitoring and follow-up of sieving of exported seeds and ensure conformity label cards to standard specifications.
- Subject Sudanese exports to laboratory analysis in addition to the field inspection to ensure compliance to standard specifications and thereby issue the certificate of conformity.
- Taking into account the terms of contracts agreed upon between buyer and seller and ensure their implementation.
- Follow up the final packaging of exports into containers and ships.
General observations:
- The implementation of guidelines and regulations issued by international organizations such as ISO, Codex, AIDMO, WTO, etc. must be ensured.
- Accreditation of laboratories especially for the Sudanese exports is to be considered.
- Rehabilitation and training of human resources to cope up with international techniques and implement the electronic system in applications and procedures to reduce the release time for imports and exports is needed.
- Implementation of quality systems is needed.
Guide for Conformity Assessment - Procedure & Standards Purchase
Primary Conformity Assessment
Primary procedure refers to a process aimed at checking if the documents of a certain product are compliant with Sudanese standards.
Requested Documents
Mandatory Documents:
- Request for Conformity
Assessment
- The request must be in headed paper and stamped
- The request must be addressed to the manager of standards department
- The request must be checked for compliance and purpose to apply C.A.P to the product
- Certificate of Analysis (or
Catalogue of
Technical Standards
in the case of equipment, and
machines). It
is given when the conformity assessment has been
performed.
- The certificate must be in headed paper and stamped, including the name & address of the lab where the analysis was performed
- Certificate must contain name of product meant for conformity assessment
- Date of issue of the certificate must be clearly defined.
- Country of origin must be clearly stated.
- Catalogue of Technical Standards must contain a full description of the product, indicate the name of the manufacturing company and indicate the country where it was produced.
Non-Mandatory Documents:
- A proforma invoice stating the name of product and the compliance with the Certificate of analysis or the Catalogue of Technical standards.
Additional Documents:
This kind of documents is specific to certain food commodities in addition to the above-mentioned documents.
- A permit from ministry of Animal Resources & Fishery
- A health certificate authenticated from a Sudanese Embassy in the exporting country
- A certificate for shelf life (either separate or included in the above documents)
- Certificate of radiation analysis
- Certificate for Halal slaughter from the origin (in case of chicken & red meat)
- Certificate of freedom from GMO
- Trading invoice
Steps to be taken for the Conformity Assessment certificate:
- Registering the order
- Pay the required fee
- If the product is not compliant to the standards, the case will be will be submitted to the Technical Committee for consultation.
If the product is compliant to the standards, procedure takes 24hrs. When the conformity of the product is submitted to a technical committee, the procedure may be longer.
For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links:
4.1 Sudan Government Contact List
4.3 Sudan Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List
1.3 Sudan Customs Information
Duties and Tax Exemption
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please see the following link: 4.1 Sudan Government Contact List
Emergency Response:
Exemption applications must be requested prior to an importation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In an emergency scenario the process can be expedited, however, the process flows must be adhered to.
On the issuance of a permit, the ‘White Copy ‘is sent to the Importer, the ‘Yellow’ copy by the MOFA to Customs Head Quarters then to the Port of Entry.
Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
Yes (08.06.1960) |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
Yes (16.06.2009) |
OCHA Model Agreement |
No |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
Yes (04.12.1998) No final signature |
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
NSTR |
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response):
Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status |
United Nations Agencies |
Items that are imported for the use by United Nations agencies are Free of Duty, surcharges and VAT, to ensure that the items are cleared without attracting surcharges, duty and VAT, the process through the Ministry of Finance must be adhered to. Medicines, nutrition and ‘special’ items, require final clearance to import from the relevant Ministry (i.e. Health, Agriculture) etc. As outlined in paragraph (c) (d) and 3.1.1 |
Non Governmental Organizations |
The International NGOs follow a similar process as outlined for UN Agencies; approval is also linked to the Memorandum of Agreement to operate within the Republic of Sudan. |
Exemption Certificate Application Procedure:
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure |
Generalities |
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. Importer’s 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. Importer’s 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 |
Process to be followed |
Through HAC to obtain the following exemptions from the local authorities within seven to ten working days:
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Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicle & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
Invoice |
Original + 1 copy |
Original + 1 copy |
Original + 1 copy |
Original + 1 copy |
Original + 1 copy |
Original + 1 copy |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
One original |
One original |
One original |
One original |
One original |
One original |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
One original |
One original |
One original |
One original |
One original |
One original |
Packing Lists |
Packing declarations, values |
Packing declarations, values |
Packing declaration, values |
Packing declaration, values |
Packing declaration, values |
Packing declarations, values |
Other Documents |
Nutritions require final approval from the Department of Food and Agriculture |
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Final approval through the Ministry of Health |
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Final approval for import permits through the Ministry of Telecommunications |
Additional Notes |
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All weights, measurements and values need to reconcile and crosscheck between the various negotiable and supporting documents (see 2.4.4) |
Customs Clearance
General Information
Customs Information |
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Document Requirements |
Exemption applications must be requested prior to an importation through the Ministry of Finance. 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. |
Embargoes |
There are no embargoes 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. |
General Restrictions |
GMO commodities are not permitted, the importation of wine and spirits is restricted. Nutrition has required approval through the Department of Food Administration, Medicine / vaccines etc. via the Ministry of Health. |
Customs Clearance Document Requirements
The customs processes and documentation requirements may change from time to time, with minimum pre-advice or amendments being gazetted. Therefore, it is important for clearing agents to regularly check with customs/MoFA if there are any recent changes or amendments.
For commercial cargos where exemption is not provided, custom payment is made by cash or cheque. There is no delay in the importation of goods through the customs exemption process.
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
D&T Exemption Certificate |
Letter of exemption are issued through HAC and the Ministry of Finance |
Letter of exemption are issued through HAC and the Ministry of Finance |
Letter of exemption are issued through HAC and the Ministry of Finance |
Letter of exemption are issued through HAC and the Ministry of Finance |
Letter of exemption are issued through HAC and the Ministry of Finance |
Letter of exemption are issued through HAC and the Ministry of Finance |
Invoice |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes – Original |
Yes – Original |
Yes – Original |
Yes – Original |
Yes – Original |
Yes – Original |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Packing Lists |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other Documents |
Nutritions require final approval from the Department of Food and Agriculture |
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Final approval through the Ministry of Health |
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Final approval for import permits through the Ministry of Telecommunications |
Additional Notes |
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Note: For all food items, the customs clearance process starts with HAC. The following shipping documents should be sent prior arrival of the shipments well before ( 14 days):
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Weight and Value Band
The value, cargo description on the commercial invoice and the packing declaration must reconcile to the Air waybill and / or the Bill of Lading. Any discrepancy between the supporting documents may delay the clearance or require a new set of documents.
Customs in Sudan except the US$ amount shown on 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.
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, Agriculture products, 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 harbour 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.
The traffic moves in convoys accompanied by a Customs officer from the Anti-Smuggling Unit, all costs incurred for the customs officer is paid by the Transporter.
Transporters from Port Sudan use vehicles with a carrying capacity of 70 metric tons; the Port Sudan road trucks are transhipped on 30 MT road trucks at El Obeid or Nyala according to the 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.