Import regulations by Chad customs

Imports:


The following goods may be imported into Chad without incurring customs duty for passengers over 18 years of age:
400 cigarettes (or cigarillos) or 125 cigars or 500g of tobacco (women are permitted to import cigarettes only); three bottles of wine and one bottle of spirits

Export regulations by Chad customs

Exports:

Customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export of items such as firearms, religious materials, antiquities, medications, business equipment and other items . It is advisable to contact the Embassy of your destination country in Washington or one of that countrys consulates in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements.

Other Chad customs information

A yellow fever certificate is required from travellers over one year of age.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Chad. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. A current Cholera outbreak is affecting N'Djamna, Chari Baguirmi, Karem and Lac. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. See the Health appendix for more information.

Immunisations or boosters for typhoid and polio are recommended.

Risk of malaria (and of other insect-borne diseases) exists all year throughout the country. The malignant falciparum form is prevalent. Resistance to chloroquine is reported. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine.

Food Drink: All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid all dairy products. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Other risks: Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present, but only in the south and southeast of the country. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. River blindness (onchocerciasis) and sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis) are also prevalent. Meningococcal meningitis occurs, particularly in the savannah areas during the dry season (November to May). Immunisation is compulsory. A recent outbreak in the Iriba district resulted in 15 cases and four deaths - above the epidemic threshold. Immunisation against diphtheria and hepatitisB should be considered for longer visits. Hepatitis A and E are widespread in the region (especially in the north and east of Chad). Between June and August 2004 there were 672 cases/21 deaths of acute jaundice syndrome (AJS) in Coz Amer, where lies a camp of Sudanese refugees - and the Hepatitis E virus has been confirmed. HIV/AIDS is prevalent.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Health care: Medical facilities are poor, particularly in the north, and health insurance (to include emergency repatriation) is essential.


n many countries around the world, counterfeit and pirated goods are widely available. Transactions involving such products are illegal and bringing them back to the United States may result in forfeitures and/or fines. A current list of those countries with serious problems in this regard can be found here. U.S. Customs and Border Protection may impose corresponding import restrictions in accordance with the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act. (Contact CBP at 202-344-1000 or Internet http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/commercial_enforcement/ for further information). For general travel information, visit the CBP web site at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1086.html