Exporting to Côte d'Ivoire: COC VOC Certification, Prices, Fees, Process, and Timeline

Purpose of Côte d'Ivoire COC

The government of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire has implemented a compliance verification program (VoC) for all products exported to the country.

According to the relevant policies of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, starting from April 16, 2018, the country began implementing a compliance assessment program (VOC). It mandates that products listed in the import control catalog must present a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) during customs clearance to demonstrate compliance with relevant technical regulations and standards. The inspection and certification agency authorized by the government of Côte d'Ivoire can issue the Côte d'Ivoire COC VOC certificate.

Côte d'Ivoire COC Certificate Template:

Key Elements of Côte d'Ivoire COC VOC

Pre-shipment inspection of the product

Sampling testing and analysis in recognized laboratories

Production process audit (as needed)

Standard compliance assessment and document check

Issuance of the Certificate of Conformity (CoC)

Fee Structure

The fee structure for Côte d'Ivoire COC includes three certification schemes and associated costs:

The cost of COC varies depending on the product and its value. For a quote, please feel free to contact us.

With all required documentation, the inspection can be completed in about 3~5days, and a draft certificate can be issued. After confirmation of the draft certificate, the formal certificate can be issued.

Testing Fee: Quoted based on product and testing requirements (applicable standards).

Documentation and Process for Côte d'Ivoire COC VOC Certification

Application Form: Exporters submit a fully completed Request for Certificate Form (RFC & DoC), providing detailed information about the goods and submitting product quality documents such as test reports, technical specifications, quality management system certificates (if any), along with commercial invoices and packing lists.

Planning and Standards Determination: The institution determines a feasible implementation plan and applicable standards.

Testing (if required): Coordination with laboratories for sampling and testing if necessary.

On-site Inspection: On-site inspection is conducted by the nearest office of the institution after completing the above steps. All costs are borne by the applicant.

Submission of Final Documents: After completion of the inspection, the exporter submits the final documents (commercial invoice and packing list) to the institution.

Issuance of COC: The institution issues the clearance certificate (CoC).

Côte d'Ivoire COC VOC Compliance Assessment and Clearance Process:

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Côte d'Ivoire Import Tariffs

(1) zero percent duty on essential social goods (e.g., medicine); 

(2) 5 percent tariff on essential commodities, raw materials, and capital goods;

(3) 10 percent tariff on intermediate goods; 

(4) 20 percent tariff on consumer goods; and 

(5) 35 percent tariff on certain goods, like processed food items (fruits juice).

Côte d’Ivoire imposes additional taxes on imports of，fish,rice,alcohol,

Côte d'Ivoire Import documents,

Commercial Invoice

Certificate of Origin

Packing List  

Bill of Lading (or air waybill) 

Pro-forma Invoice 

Contact Information

Rich Chou

Phone: 0755-23763629 Whatapp 13530227809

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