From May 1, the Senegalese Customs will require a Déclaration Préalable d'Importation (DPI) for all imports valued at 500,000 FCFA or more. This announcement was made by Customs Director General Mbaye Ndiaye, with the aim of modernizing customs procedures and ensuring that imports comply with trade policies.
What is IPR?
The IPR, in place since 1991 but little used until now, is becoming essential to guarantee the transparency of commercial transactions. It must be established on the basis of the invoice (proforma or commercial) or purchase order, and sent via the Obus electronic system of GIE Gainde 2000. Operations under Destination Inspection will be managed by the DRAV (Direction du renseignement, de l'analyse du risque et de la valeur) via the Gaindé system.
Who is affected by these regulations?
This rule does not apply to personal items, diplomatic privileges, social or humanitarian operations, or used vehicles. However, failure to comply with this obligation will be punished in accordance with the Code des Customs.
The objectives of this measure
Fewer than 5 % of importers were producing IPR, but customs authorities are hoping that this new measure will boost revenue. Combined with other initiatives such as digitization, this should improve the efficiency of customs services.
Conclusion: modernizing customs procedures
This new rule is an important step in the modernization of customs procedures in France. Senegal. It aims to strengthen the control and transparency of trade in the country.
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