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Verification of Conformity (VoC) Tariffs

Government are committed to facilitating seamless international trade by ensuring that imported goods meet the requisite quality and safety standards. Verification of Conformity (VoC) services are designed to assist exporters and importers in complying with the regulatory requirements of various African nations.

The tariff page provides a comprehensive overview of the fees associated with various VoC services across different countries. Understanding these tariffs will help you plan and budget effectively for your import and export activities.

🌍 Country-Specific Tariff Information

Select a country below to view detailed tariff structures:

🇰🇪 Kenya: Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) PVoC fees.
🇹🇿 Tanzania: Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) PVoC fees.
🇺🇬 Uganda: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) PVoC fees.
🇳🇬 Nigeria: Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) SONCAP fees.
🇬🇭 Ghana: Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) EasyPASS fees.
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast: Ministry of Commerce, Handicraft and SME Promotion (MCAPPME) VoC fees.
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe: Ministry of Industry and Commerce CBCA fees.
🇨🇲 Cameroon: Agence des Normes et de la Qualité (ANOR) PECAE fees.
🇬🇦 Gabon: Agence Gabonaise de Normalisation (AGANOR) PROGEC fees.

📘 Understanding Certification Routes

Our VoC services encompass three primary certification routes, each tailored to different exporter profiles:

Route A: For unregistered products; involves product testing and inspection.
Route B: For registered products; periodic inspection with reduced testing.
Route C: For licensed products; minimal inspection based on quality management systems.
Each route has specific requirements and associated fees, detailed in the country-specific sections.

🌐 Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for Exporters

Exporters from regions such as America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania are required to obtain a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) when exporting regulated goods to various African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, and Gabon. This certificate is a mandatory document that verifies the products meet the specific quality, safety, and technical standards set by the importing country.

Why COC is important?

Customs Clearance: Required for smooth customs processing.
Consumer Safety: Ensures products meet national safety and quality standards.
Market Access: Facilitates trade by confirming regulatory compliance.

📦 Understanding FOB (Free On Board) and FOB Value

FOB (Free On Board) is an international commercial term (Incoterm) that specifies the point at which the responsibility and ownership of goods transfer from the seller to the buyer during shipping. Under the FOB agreement, the seller is responsible for all costs and risks up to the point where the goods are loaded onto the shipping vessel at the designated port of departure. Once the goods are on board, the buyer assumes responsibility for all subsequent costs and risks, including transportation, insurance, and import duties.

Cost of the goods: The actual price paid for the products.
Packaging and handling: Expenses related to preparing the goods for shipment.
Inland transportation: Costs to move the goods from the seller’s premises to the port of shipment.
- Export customs clearance: Fees associated with clearing the goods for export.
The FOB value is crucial for calculating import duties and taxes in the destination country, as it provides a standardized basis for valuation.

📄 Tariff Tables by Country

🇰🇪 Kenya – KEBS PVoC Tariff Structure

Certification Route Fee	Fee (% of FOB Value)	Minimum Fee (USD)	Maximum Fee (USD)
Route A	0.60%	$265	$2,700
Route B	0.55%	$265	$2,700
Route C	0.35%	$265	$2,700

Source: KEBS PVoC Manual

🇹🇿 Tanzania – TBS PVoC Tariff Structure

Certification Route Fee	Fee (% of FOB Value)	Minimum Fee (USD)	Maximum Fee (USD)
Route A	0.50%	$250	$5,000
Route B	0.45%	$250	$5,000
Route C	0.25%	$250	$5,000

Source: TBS PVoC Guidelines

🇺🇬 Uganda – UNBS PVoC Tariff Structure

Certification Route Fee	Fee (% of FOB Value)	Minimum Fee (USD)	Maximum Fee (USD)
Route A	0.50%	$250	$7,000
Route B	0.45%	$250	$7,000
Route C	0.25%	$250	$7,000

Source: UNBS PVoC Key Documents

🇳🇬 Nigeria – SONCAP Tariff Structure

Certification Route Fee	Product Certificate Fee (USD)	SONCAP Certificate Fee (USD)
Route A	$500	$300
Route B	$300	$300
Route C	$300	$300

Source: SONCAP Service

🇬🇭 Ghana – EasyPASS Tariff Structure

Certification Route Fee	Fee (% of FOB Value)	Minimum Fee (USD)
Route A	0.50%	$300
Route B	0.45%	$275
Route C	0.35%	$250

Source: Ghana EasyPASS Datasheet

🇨🇮 Ivory Coast – MCAPPME VoC Tariff Structure

Certification Route Fee	Fee (% of FOB Value)
Route A	0.45%
Route B	0.40%
Route C	0.30%

Note: Importing goods without a CoC may result in penalties up to 50% of the CAF value and seizure of the cargo.

Source: Hapag-Lloyd Import Regulations

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe – CBCA Tariff Structure

Certification Route Fee	Fee (% of FOB Value)
Used Vehicles Inspection	ZAR 2,310 + VAT

Note: All regulated products must be accompanied by a CBCA certificate.
Source: Dash Inspectorate

🇨🇲 Cameroon – ANOR PECAE Tariff Structure

Certification Route Fee	Fee (% of FOB Value)	Minimum Fee (XAF)
Route A	0.45%	250,000
Route B	0.40%	250,000
Route C	0.30%	250,000

Note: Shipments with a FOB value below XAF 2,000,000 are exempted from the PECAE program.

Source: SGS Cameroon Datasheet

🇬🇦 Gabon – AGANOR PROGEC Tariff Structure

Certification Route Fee	Fee (% of FOB Value)
Route A	0.45%
Route B	0.40%
Route C	0.30%

Note: Gabon follows the CEMAC Common External Tariff (CET) structure.

Source: SGS Gabon Digital PVoC Solutions

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