Porhibited And Restricted Items

UPS International (Algeria)


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
UPS Algeria delivers documents (PPW)to Consignee and captures POD by default on this.

Consignee can clear shipment depending on the value and contents of package. In some cases, they have to use their own outside broker.

UPS Algeria uses an external broker to handle special cases such as DDP/FD or where customer requests UPS to arrange clearance.

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.
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 should be provided if known.

Areas Served
Service is provided to and from certain cities.
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 should be provided if known.

Friday, Saturday, and official holidays.
Spring +0100/ Fall +0100
Arabic, English, French
Algerian Dinar(DZD)
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 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.

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.

Powder
The invoice must contain a proper description and include the intended use for the powder.

Diplomatic Bags
Shipments of diplomatic bags need to be consigned on a their own air waybill. They will be subject to specific invoicing (Tariff on Request).

Pornographic images are prohibited.
Data shipments require an invoice with the character of the USB stick (storing intercompany data) and the value of the USB Stick.
Gift Exemptions
No Information found on this topic for the selected country or territory.
Invoice Requirements
Non-document shipments to Algeria require 3 original and 2 copies of an invoice, regardless of value.

All goods must be described accurately on the invoice.

Document shipments do not require an invoice.

Attach a copy of the invoice with a French or Arabic translation stating the 8-digit HTS Code for each commodity on the invoice.

The consignee's telephone number, mobile number and e-mail address must appear on the invoice.


Items Classified as Documents

The destination country or territory considers the following items document shipments, if the items weigh 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.) or less. If criteria are listed, the shipment must meet the criteria to be considered a document shipment.

Quantities of 1 or 2 credit cards to an individual can be classified as documents. Other shipments, such as between Banks, are not classified as documents.
Publications follow document shipment guidelines but are restricted.

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 Algeria.

Goods originating in Israel are prohibited.
Metals (Non-Precious)
The import of mobile phones have been suspended pending an ongoing investigation on lost mobile phone imports.

This is likely to be a indefinite prohibition.

Passports are prohibited unless they are shipped directly via UPS to and from an embassy.
Personal effects cannot be shipped between these countries or territories.
Saturday Delivery Available

Saturday Delivery Available: Yes

Not available in all areas. Always check the international time in transit system for details of service availability within a country or territory.

Banks are closed on Saturdays in Algeria.

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
New requirements have been implemented for small package shipments and are based on the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, which is entitled "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade". ISPM 15 was adopted internationally in 2002, and is gradually being introduced by countries or territories worldwide. Wood or wood products covered by ISPM 15 include items such as packing cases, boxes, crates, drums or similar packing, pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars and skids, but exclude such processed woods as orientated strand board, particle board, plywood or veneer, created using glue, heat and pressure or a combinations thereof, and, raw wood which is 6mm or less thick. It is recommended that if a question arises on this issue, please check with the authority that issues the Phytosanitary certificates in your country or territory.
Value Limits

Private Shipments

  • 0.00 US Dollar (USD)
    • All non document shipments are dutiable and require a Customs declaration.

    Commercial Shipments

  • 0.00 US Dollar (USD)
    • All non document shipments are dutiable and require a Customs declaration.

    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
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