Service Directory
Release of tobacco shipments
Before any tobacco products enter the border port, the merchant must submit the required documentation via the Ofoq System in order to receive permission (partial permission) for the shipment to be delivered to the warehouse. The merchant is not permitted to dispose of the shipment unless it is inspected by Anti-Smoking Group specialists. The shipment will be permitted if it is found to be in line with the standard specifications.
Required Attachments
- Copy of the bill of lading
- Copy of Ministry of Health fee payment receipt
- Copy of the certificate of conformity issued by the Ministry of Health
- Copy of the facility’s valid health certificate
- Copy of the manufacturer’s invoice certified by the Chamber of Commerce in the country of origin
- Tobacco shipment inspection form
- Copy of the customs declaration
- Copy of the shipment seizure notification issued by the Ministry of Health and signed by the importer (or his agent) and the contact number
Legal Regulations
- The requirements and conditions for releasing shipments of tobacco products are based on Law No. (8) of 2009 on combating smoking and all kinds of tobacco, as well as issued executive decisions and Gulf regulations for tobacco products. , View Document
Fees
BD5 ( fees for checking the shipment for every 3 working hours and fees of following up ) :
- 8 BD : 1000 Kilogram Net weight
- 9 BD : 5000-1001 Kilogram Net weight
- 10 BD : More than 5000 Kilogram net weight
Process Time
- 5 Working Days
Service Provider
Ministry of Health
Cooperative Entities
- Ministry of Interior - Customs Affairs
- National Bureau for Revenue
