Import/Export

There are special stipulations on the following commodities when shipping to Algeria. 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.

Diplomatic Bags

Shipments of diplomatic bags must be consigned on a separate waybill.
Diplomatic bags are subject to Tariff on Request invoicing.

Event Tickets

Tickets for events like stage performances, football matches or concerts must be sent as non-doc shipments. The invoice must show the ticket price of the event. The ticket price of the event is base of the customs value.

The consignee must have an adequate import license.

Photographs

Pornographic images are prohibited.

Powder

The invoice must contain a complete description and must include the intended use of the powder.

USB Sticks

Data shipments require an invoice with the character of the USB stick (storing intercompany data) and the value of the USB Stick.

In addition to the commodities which UPS prohibits to all countries or territories served (listed here), it is prohibited to ship the following commodities to Algeria.

Drugs (also see Medicine)

Drug and medicines are accepted for individuals only with the original doctor prescription provided by the consignee delivered from a doctor with Algerian working permit.

Shipment can be delivered to door after clearance process.

No duties and taxes-no storage fees for them.

Israeli Origin Goods

Goods originating in Israel are prohibited.

Medicine (also see Drugs)

Drug and medicines are accepted for individuals only with the original doctor prescription provided by the consignee delivered from a doctor with Algerian working permit.

Shipment can be delivered to door after clearance process.

No duties and taxes-no storage fees for them.

Metals, Non-Precious

Non-precious metals are prohibited.

Mobile Telephones

Mobile Telephone imports are restricted to 2 per shipment and for individuals.

Passports

Passports are prohibited unless they are shipped directly via UPS to and from an embassy.

Personal Effects

Customers must use an authorized UPS / MBE (Mail Boxes Etc) Store or UPS Customer Center to ship personal effects.

The UPS Store, Mail Boxes Etc. or UPS Customer Center will be required to identify personal effect shipments on the shipping label by placing "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 can not be cleared as personal effects.

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

Products Made in Iran

Products made in Iran are prohibited in our service due to a current embargo.