Porhibited And Restricted Items

UPS International (Angola)


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.

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.
All packages must have a complete name, address, and telephone number on the label.
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, always including a mobile number if applicable, is required.

Areas Served
Service is provided to and from certain cities.

Please note that due to issues with flights/routings to Cabinda,delays are likely-approxiamate delays are 2-3 days from arrival in Luanda.

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, always including a mobile number if applicable, is required.

Saturday, Sunday, and official holidays.
Spring +0100/ Fall +0100
Portuguese
US Dollar(USD)
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 Angola. 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.

According to national customs regulations, private persons are not allowed to import more than three telephones or cellular phones. Only authorized companies are allowed to import a higher quantity. The shipments should be accompanied by an Origin Certification (CRF) which must be issued by an Authorized Inspection Company. If this certificate is not available, the importer is obliged to pay the double amount of import duties. It is strongly recommended that all telecommunication equipment be inspected by an Authorized Inspection Company prior to shipping to Angola. Please feel free to visit the authorized inspection company in Angola (Bureau Veritas) at www.bivacangola.com as well as other offices worldwide.
Shipments of electronics must have an Inspection Certificate issued by Bureau Veritas, SGS or COTECNA. If shipment is sent without this certificate, a fine of 100% customs fees, duties of the CIF value is paid (shipment value plus freight charge) and a delay in delivery may occur.
Data shipments to Angola require an invoice with the value included for the data only.
Shipments of radios and radio equipment must have an Inspection Certificate issued by Bureau Veritas, SGS or CONTECNA. If shipment is sent without this certificate, a fine of 100% customs fees, duties of the CIF value is paid (shipment value plus freight charge) and a delay in delivery may occur.
According to national customs regulations, private persons are not allowed to import more than three telephones or cellular phones. Only authorized companies are allowed to import a higher quantity. The shipments should be accompanied by an Origin Certification (CRF) which must be issued by an Authorized Inspection Company. If this certificate is not available, the importer is obliged to pay the double amount of import duties. It is strongly recommended that all telecommunication equipment be inspected by an Authorized Inspection Company prior to shipping to Angola. Please feel free to visit the authorized inspection company in Angola (Bureau Veritas) at www.bivacangola.com as well as other offices worldwide.
Gift Exemptions
0.00 US Dollar USD
no gift exemption
no gift exemption
Invoice Requirements
Non-document shipments to Angola must include 1 original and 2 copies of an invoice.

Shipments of documents do not require an invoice.

The consignee's telephone number, mobile number and e/mail address if available, should appear on the invoice.


Items Classified as Documents

The destination country or territory considers the following items as document shipments. If criteria are listed, the shipment must meet the criteria to be considered a document shipment.


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 Angola.

Food and foodstuff
Customers must use an authorized UPS / MBE (Mail Boxes Etc) Store, UPS Customer Center or an ISC approved shipper to ship personal effects.

The UPS Store, Mail Boxes Etc., UPS Customer Center and ISC approved shipper will be required to identify personal effect shipments on the shipping label by placing "ISC-Personal Effects" in the Reference Field of a UPS "smart" label or in the Special Instructions Field of a UPS waybill. They must also clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' shipment on the Commercial Invoice.

Personal Effects are classified as used items (owned for a minimum of 6 months) intended for the consignee's personal use. Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or for distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis. "Personal Effects" must be clearly stated on the invoice and goods description.

All of the following documents must be scanned into DIS/SIR and originals on the package:

An inventory list with estimated values with the reason for importation (holidays, move, relocation)

A confirmation that the goods are older than 6 months and that they are intended for personal use only

A photocopy of passport or ID card

Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or for distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis.

Excisable goods (for example, perfume, alcoholic drinks, tobacco), medicine and perishable food cannot be cleared as personal effects.

Personal effects shipments are not allowed in combination with Return Services.

Products made in Iran are prohibited in our service due to a current embargo.
Shipments of traveler's checks are prohibited.
Saturday Delivery Available

Saturday Delivery Available: No

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
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Value Limits

Private Shipments

  • 100.00 US Dollar (USD)
    • Limit of US$100.00 is CIF value.

    Commercial Shipments

  • 100.00 US Dollar (USD)
    • Limit of US$100.00 is CIF value.

    Weight and Size Limits
    70 kg (150 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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