Porhibited And Restricted Items

UPS International (Djibouti)

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.

Information needed is a detailed list of all the items being shipped as per the commercial invoice.

Additional Export Documentation
No Information found on this topic for the selected country or territory.
Additional Clearance Information
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 must be provided.
Areas Served
Service is provided to and from 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 must be provided.
Friday, Saturday, and official holidays.
In addition, Thursday P.M. is also classified as a rest period.
Spring +0300/ Fall +0300
French
Djibouti Franc(DJF)
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 Djibouti. 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.

Data shipments to Djibouti 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 Djibouti Franc DJF
no gift exemption
no gift exemption
Invoice Requirements
Non-document shipments to Djibouti must include 1 original invoice and 2 copies.

Write a detailed value and description of the shipment on the 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.

Only one example of each kind are accepted (e.g., one catalog, one price list with no weight limit). If more than one example of any kind, weight limit is 1 kg. (no other advertising literature besides catalogs are accepted in this case). If the weight limit exceeds 1 kg. (in cases where more than one example of any kind) all advertising literature must be declared as a dutiable shipment.
Validated airline tickets are classified as documents. Blank airline tickets are classified as documents only if being sent to a travel agency.
For shareowners or for intercompany use.
Only blueprints of no commercial value for a bid invitation (e.g., architectural plans to obtain a contract inside the European Union) or blueprints for internal intercompany use can be classified as documents.
Brochures of non commercial character or for intercompany use. For brochures with advertising character, refer to Advertising Literature above.
Document limit 1-15 business cards.
Refer to Advertising Literature and Brochures.
Personalized checks are classified as documents.
Personalized credit cards (1 or 2) are classified as documents.
Only drawings of no commercial value for bid invitations. Artwork (e.g., charcoal drawings) is not classified as documents.
Blank envelopes cannot be considered as documents, only a small number of personalized envelopes for non-commercial purposes are classified as documents.
Tickets for events like stage performances, football matches or concerts can be sent as documents.

Event tickets coming from a printing company and sent to the organizer of the event or ticket sales offices cannot be sent as documents.

Only a small number, appropriate for the relevant non-commercial purpose only.
Shipments of greeting cards, invitations that are not personalized are classified as non-documents and require an invoice.
Intercompany mail shipments require a Waybill only if the shipment is for non-commercial purposes. The waybill must include a description of intercompany mail. The value should be of no commercial value or zero value. Shipments not meeting this criteria require an invoice.
Paper or gum-back is considered to be a document if not for commercial purposes. Small quantity.
The number must be appropriate to the purpose. Manuals for commercial purposes (e.g., advertising purposes) are classified as non-document shipments even if no commercial value (see Advertising Literature).
Shipments of microfilm/microfiche that are for intercompany use with no commercial value are classified as documents. Small quantity.
Negatives, slides and printing films are classified as documents if sent to press or publishing agencies. If the value includes press or editorial charges they will be classified as non-documents and an invoice will be required.
Only intercompany shipments for intercompany use with no commercial value. Shipments from a publisher or printing company are classified as non-document shipments.
Only newspapers for non-commercial purposes. Small quantity.
Pamphlets of non-commercial character or for intercompany use are classified as documents. Please also refer to Advertising Literatue.
Price lists of a non-commercial character or intended for intercompany use are classified as documnts. Please also refer to Advertising Literature.
Shipments of seismic data for intercompany use and no commercial value are classified as documents.
Slides are classified as documents if sent to press or publishing agencies. If the value includes press or editorial charges they will be classified as non-documents and require an invoice.
Shipments of software (1 or 2) of no commercial value with data or self produced programs for intercompany use only, are classified as documents.
Only personalized stationery of no commercial value is classified as documents. The amount/number must be appropriate to the non-commercial use intended.
Shipments of tapes (1 or 2) that are for intercompany use with intercompany data (e.g., self produced video tapes) are classified as documents.
Transparencies are considered a document if for intercompany use.
Must be personalized to be considered documents.

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 Djibouti.

The UPS Nairobi hub in Kenya cannot transit any package that has liquid content item on a Small Package basis. This applies to all types of items in liquid form.

Kenya Airways(KQ) has restricted this movement on courier mode and packages should only be moved on airfreight mode(SCS) direct to destination.

It will also not be able to RTS such packages as Kenya Airways is used for all exports too.

Please note: This applies to transit volumes, not Kenya import but also from Cologne, Dubai and Johannesburg hubs.

Medicine received in Djibouti must be checked and authorized by Health department before delivery.
Personal effects cannot be shipped between these countries or territories.
Saturday Delivery Available

Saturday Delivery Available: Yes

Not available in all areas. Always check the international time in transit system for details of service availability within a country or territory.

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
Value Limits

Private Shipments

  • 0.00 Djibouti Franc (DJF)
      • All non-document shipments may be assessed duty or tax or both regardless of the shipment value.

    Commercial Shipments

  • 0.00 Djibouti Franc (DJF)
      • All non-document shipments may be assessed duty or tax or both regardless of the shipment value.

    Weight and Size Limits
    31.50 kg (69.4 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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