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Togo - Import Requirements and Documentation
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Import requirements and documentation vary depending on the type of goods imported. Commonly required documents include:

  • Bill of lading / air waybill
  • Certificate of origin
  • Commercial invoice
  • Export declaration
  •  Licenses or permits for regulated goods
  • Packing list
  • Sanitary and phytosanitary certificates (if applicable)

In March 2025, Togo launched the Togo Trade Portal, a digital platform designed to simplify administrative procedures for cross-border trade. The portal provides transparent access to the licenses, permits, and certificates required for imports and exports, with a focus on 13 priority products. 

The Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) now requires proving the origin of goods. Declarations must now include a valid certificate of origin and its reference number. 
For more information on customs procedures and documentation requirements, importers should consult:

  • Delegate Ministry of Trade and Quality Control 
  • Togo Trade Portal 
  • Togolese Revenue Office (OTR)

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Global Business Navigator Chatbot Beta

Welcome to the Global Business Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot from the International Trade Administration (ITA). This tool, currently in beta version testing, is designed to provide general information on the exporting process and the resources available to assist new and experienced U.S. exporters. The Chatbot, developed using Microsoft’s Azure AI services, is trained on ITA’s export-related content and aims to quickly get users the information they need. The Chatbot is intended to make the benefits of exporting more accessible by understanding non-expert language, idiomatic expressions, and foreign languages.

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As a beta product, the Chatbot is currently being tested and its responses may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. The Chatbot is trained to decline out of scope or inappropriate requests. The Chatbot’s knowledge is limited to the public information on the Export Solutions web pages of Trade.gov, which covers a wide range of topics on exporting. While it cannot provide responses specific to a company’s product or a specific foreign market, its reference pages will guide you to other relevant government resources and market research. Always double-check the Chatbot’s responses using the provided references or by visiting the Export Solutions web pages on Trade.gov. Do not use its responses as legal or professional advice. Inaccurate advice from the Chatbot would not be a defense to violating any export rules or regulations.

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The Chatbot supports a wide range of languages. Because the Chatbot is trained in English and responses are translated, you should verify the translation. For example, the Chatbot may have difficulty with acronyms, abbreviations, and nuances in a language other than English.

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