Liberia Customs Import Duty & Port Tariff Calculator
Determine customs import duties under ECOWAS Common External Tariff (0%-35%), 1.5% ECOWAS Trade Levy (ETL), National Port Authority fees, and 10% import GST.
📦 Import Valuation Parameters (CIF)
📊 Customs Clearance Summary
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❓ Frequently Asked Statutory Questions (FAQ)
How are customs import duties structured in Liberia?
Liberia applies the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (CET) across five standardized tariff bands: 0% for essential social goods, 5% for raw materials and capital machinery, 10% for intermediate goods, 20% for finished consumer goods, and 35% for specific protective commodities.
What is the ECOWAS Trade Levy (ETL) on Liberian imports?
A statutory 1.5% ECOWAS Trade Levy (ETL) is collected by the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) on the CIF customs value of all non-ECOWAS goods originating from third countries outside the West African community.
What Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate applies to imported cargo in Liberia?
Under the Liberia Revenue Code, imported non-exempt commercial merchandise is subject to a statutory 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) assessed on the total landed cost: GST Base = CIF Customs Value + Customs Duty + Port Surcharges.
What port charges apply at the Freeport of Monrovia?
The National Port Authority (NPA) and APM Terminals Monrovia charge port handling fees, wharfage, terminal handling charges (THC), container inspection fees, and customs declaration processing fees.
Are raw agricultural seeds and medicines exempt from customs duties in Liberia?
Yes. Category 0 goods under the ECOWAS CET, including essential medicines, basic human relief supplies, and agricultural inputs, qualify for 0% customs duties and exemption from import GST.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified West Africa Statutory Systems SpecialistChartered Systems Engineer and Fiscal Modeler. Specializing in statutory labor standards under the Liberia Decent Work Act 2015, Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) tax administration, National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) pension actuarial schedules, ECOWAS Common External Tariffs, and extractive mineral royalties.