Export & documents
Everything you need to import from Sudan with confidence: certificates, shipping documents, payment terms and samples.
Product certificates
Certificates travel with each shipment and are exchanged through the banks or directly with the buyer, so the goods clear customs at the destination.
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Certificate of origin
Issued by the Sudan Chamber of Commerce, confirming the goods were produced in Sudan. Available as a general certificate or in preferential forms (Arab League, COMESA, least-developed-country tariffs).
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Phytosanitary certificate
Confirms the products were inspected under official procedures and are free from quarantine pests named by the importing country.
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Analysis & quality certificate
Issued by the Sudanese Standards & Metrology Organization (SSMO), the government body that inspects export quality.
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Fumigation certificate
Shows that the goods and packing were fumigated, with the treatment, chemicals, dose and temperature used.
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Inspection certificate
Optional. Issued by an international inspection company appointed by the buyer to verify quantity and quality.
Shipping documents
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Export contract
Attested by the Ministry of Trade and the Sudan Chamber of Commerce. Letters of credit are opened against it.
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Commercial invoice
Attested by the same authorities, showing goods, quantity, value and terms.
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Packing list
Every bag loaded in each container, with counts and weights.
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Bill of lading
Issued by the shipping line when the goods are loaded on board.
Payment terms
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Advance payment (TT)
A down payment of 20–50% by bank transfer, with the balance on receipt of the shipping document copies.
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Letter of credit
Irrevocable letter of credit at sight — the most popular choice with our customers.
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Documentary collection
Documents against payment (D/P), for established customers.
Delivery terms
We quote FOB Port Sudan, CFR or CIF to your port. Other Incoterms on request.
- FOBFree on board, Port Sudan
- CFRCost and freight to your port
- CIFCost, insurance and freight to your port
