Discusses requirements for products entering the country/economy temporarily. including information on warranty and non-warranty items entering the country/economy for repair.
Last Published: 11/22/2019

Equipment and machinery brought into Algeria temporarily for the purpose of a specific project or exhibition are exempt from payment of customs duties and taxes. This exemption and approval, however, is limited to the originally specified event or purpose. Foreign companies are strongly advised to secure written approval from Algerian customs authorities before moving equipment or parts to a new location inside Algeria. To obtain waivers, importers must fill out a customs form and present it to the authorities when the goods are re-exported. In January 1998, Algeria ratified the Istanbul Convention related to temporary entry through presidential decree No 98-03.

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