Porhibited And Restricted Items

UPS International (Chad)

Additional Import Documentation
Goods under IATA Special Provisions A67 require a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).

It is not required for all, however shipments can be held by local authority in United Arab Emirates after screening due to lack of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) or NON DG (Dangerous Goods) declaration letter from the shipper resulting to misconnections and impacting end-to-end service.

It would be advisable for all shipments originating, transiting and terminating for UAE to have MSDS or NON DG declaration from shipper enclosed in the shipment and copies to be uploaded in IDIS.

A Packing List is required, especially to include a detailed list of number/type of pieces sent.
Additional Export Documentation
No Information found on this topic for the selected country or territory.
Additional Clearance Information
Door-to-door deliveries are only made in N'Djamena. Outside N'Djamena, customers are asked to go to a central point to collect their goods. Central point of N'Djamena, opposite to ECOBANK, near GSO, Charles De Gaule Avenue. Phone: 00 235 252 42 88 mobile: 00 235 664 36 23
Please note that not only the value(s) of the commodity/commodities have to be considered when calculating duty and tax, but also the freight charge and other fees.
UPS cannot deliver to a P.O. Box address. All packages require a consignee's contact name and complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number if applicable. The consignee's telephone number should be provided if known.

Areas Served
Service is provided to certain cities.
UPS cannot deliver to a P.O. Box address. All packages require a consignee's contact name and complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number if applicable. The consignee's telephone number should be provided if known.

Saturday, Sunday, and official holidays.
Spring +0100/ Fall +0100
French
US Dollar(USD)
Billing Options
  • Shipping charges can be billed to the shipper, receiver or a third party.
  • When billing the receiver, either the shipper or receiver's account number is required.
  • When billing to a third party, the third party's name, country or territory and account number are required.
  • Duties and taxes can be billed to the shipper, receiver or a third party.
  • When billing a third party, the third party's name, country or territory and account number are required.
  • If the duties and taxes are billed to an account outside of the destination country or territory, a "Duty and Tax Forwarding" surcharge will be applied.
  • Please note the following third party billing exceptions:
    • Shipments to and from the same country or territory (domestic shipments) cannot be billed to third party payors in other countries or territories. For example, shipments from Mexico to Mexico or Canada to Canada cannot be billed to a third party payor in the U.S. This rule does not apply to UPS domestic services in European Union countries or territories. For example, shipments from Germany to Germany can be billed to a third party payor in the U.S. (as long as the payor is a business and has a VAT or Tax/EIN ID on file with UPS).
  • When paying by credit card, check, or cash, only the shipper can be billed the shipping charges.
Commodity Specific Stipulations

There are special stipulations on the following commodities when shipping to Chad. If you plan to ship one of the commodities listed below, be sure to adhere to the following stipulations in order to avoid delays and holds at customs.

Shipments of books to Chad require a pro-forma invoice.
Shipments of calendars to Chad require a pro-forma invoice.
Films are subject to censorship regulations.
Data shipments to Chad require an invoice with the value of the CD-ROM or disk only.
Data shipments require an invoice with the character of the USB stick (storing intercompany data) and the value of the USB Stick.
Gift Exemptions
0.00 US Dollar USD
no gift exemption
no gift exemption
Invoice Requirements
Non-document shipments to Chad must include 1 original and 2 copies of an invoice.

Shipments of documents do not require an invoice.

The consignee's telephone number, mobile number and email address if available, should appear on the invoice.


Items Classified as Documents

The destination country or territory considers the following items document shipments. If criteria are listed, the shipment must meet the criteria to be considered a document shipment.

Subject to censorship regulations
Document weight limit:2.0 kg (4.4 lbs.)
Document weight limit up to 2 kgs.
Payroll and personal checks are classified as documents.
Document Limit-15 Kgs
Magazines are subject to censorship regulations.
Manuals are subject to censorship regulations.
Newspapers are subject to censorship regulations.
Passports can only be shipped from company to company. They are subject to French Border Police regulations. Passport shipments being sent from individual to individual are prohibited.

UPS can recommend which forms you need based on a few simple criteria. Forms can be completed online or printed. See which forms you need.
Prohibited or Restricted Commodities

In addition to the prohibited commodities listed here, it is prohibited to ship the following commodities to Chad.

Lithium Metal Batteries (UN 3090) are prohibited due to an embargo by Air France.

Any shipments sent will be returned to the shipper.

Personal Effects cannot be shipped between these countries or territories.
Saturday Delivery Available

Saturday Delivery Available: No

Service Options

Always check Calculate Time and Cost for details of service availability and guarantee information within a country or territory. All Service Levels may not be available to or from every address within a country or territory.

  • UPS Worldwide Expedited
  • UPS Worldwide Express Saver
Special Clearance Requirements
New requirements have been implemented for small package shipments and are based on the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, which is entitled "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade". ISPM 15 was adopted internationally in 2002, and is gradually being introduced by countries or territories worldwide. Wood or wood products covered by ISPM 15 include items such as packing cases, boxes, crates, drums or similar packing, pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars and skids, but exclude such processed woods as orientated strand board, particle board, plywood or veneer, created using glue, heat and pressure or a combinations thereof, and, raw wood which is 6mm or less thick. It is recommended that if a question arises on this issue, please check with the authority that issues the Phytosanitary certificates in your country or territory.
Value Limits

Private Shipments

  • 20.00 US Dollar (USD)
      • In most cases, when the value of the shipment is equal to or less than the Deminimis Value, the shipment may enter the country or territory duty and tax free.

    Commercial Shipments

  • 20.00 US Dollar (USD)
      • In most cases, when the value of the shipment is equal to or less than the Deminimis Value, the shipment may enter the country or territory duty and tax free.

    Weight and Size Limits
    70 kg (150 lbs.) per package
    274.00 cm (107.9 in.)  per package
    400.00 cm (157.5 in.)  per package
    Length and girth combined


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