🇩🇿 Trade Corridor Profile

Algeria Trade Corridor

Algeria is Africa's largest country by area, a major energy exporter, and a growing manufacturing importer. Key trade lanes: EU (Association Agreement, 0% on most industrial goods), USA (MFN), and Maghreb neighbours.

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95%+ trade by sea (Algiers/Oran/Bejaia)
~55% trade with the EU
~30% avg MFN tariff
19.4% duty-free tariff lines
Trade Lanes

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🇩🇿 Algeria → 🇪🇺 EU
Preferential

Primary Corridor — EU–Algeria Association Agreement

The EU–Algeria Association Agreement has been in force since 2005. Industrial goods receive 0% duty under the preferential tariff. PEM (Pan-Euro-Mediterranean) cumulation allows EU materials to be incorporated into Algerian exports and still qualify for preferential treatment.

Association Agreement in force since September 2005
PEM cumulation protocol active — EU inputs don't break origin
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EUR.1 Certificate → 0% duty on most industrial goods
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Invoice Declaration → Available for shipments under €6,000
How to get EUR.1: Chamber of Commerce in the exporting country → customs authority stamps → present at Algerian customs. Typically 1–2 business days.
EU–Algeria Agreement details →
🇩🇿 Algeria → 🇺🇸 USA / Maghreb
No FTA

Trade on MFN Rates — No Preferential Benefits with USA

There is no free trade agreement between Algeria and the United States. Algeria–USA trade runs on MFN (Most-Favored Nation) rates, significantly higher than EU preferential rates. Intra-Maghreb trade (with Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Mauritania) has limited actionable preferential access.

Rate typeAverageNotes
Overall MFN ~30% On all goods
Agricultural ~30% Food, beverages, tobacco
Non-agricultural ~17% Manufactured goods
Maximum 200%+ Some textiles and footwear
⚠️ No preferential tariff benefits for Algeria–USA trade. Certificate of origin can only be issued as a non-preferential CO, which does not reduce duty rates. Legalization via notary + State Secretary + destination embassy required.
Non-preferential CO — legalization required (4 steps):
  1. Notarize at Algerian notary
  2. Authenticate at Algerian State Secretary
  3. Legalize at US Department of State
  4. Legalize at Algerian Embassy in Washington

Timeline: 3–6 weeks. Use a freight forwarder or Chamber of Commerce to manage.

Required Documents

Every shipment needs these. Missing one means a hold.

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CNAS Import Declaration

Caisse Nationale des Assurances Sociales

  • Import licence required for regulated goods (pharmaceuticals, food, machinery)
  • File via cnas.dz portal
  • Licence must precede shipment — no exceptions
  • Social insurance contribution applicable on imports

cnas.dz →

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Fiche de Chargement

Cargo Manifest

  • Package count and description
  • Gross weight (kg)
  • Container numbers and seal IDs
  • Must match CNAS declaration
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Commercial Invoice

In French or Arabic (required)

  • Must include HS code (10-digit Algeria national extension)
  • CIF value in DZD or EUR
  • Country of origin
  • Incoterms 2020 designation
  • Exporter and consignee full details
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Certificate of Origin

Three types — use the right one for your market

  • EUR.1 → Algeria–EU lane (preferential, 0% duty)
  • Arabic CO → GAFTA/Agadir markets (Egypt, Jordan, Morocco)
  • Non-preferential CO → USA and general markets (no duty reduction)

Routiply can generate Algeria COs — go to the classification tool.

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TTN / Déclarataire

customs broker requirement

  • All formalities via registered déclarataire (licensed customs broker)
  • Broker must be registered with Douanes Algériennes
  • Most declarations processed within 24–48h
  • Broker handles CNAS licence coordination
HS Classification

10-digit codes — not EU CN, not US HTS.

Algeria uses a 10-digit national extension (SH8djaz) built on the global 6-digit HS system. The national digits define your exact duty rate — wrong classification means overpaying or customs holds.

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douane.gov.dz Official Algerian Customs tariff portal
⚠️ Misclassification risk: Using EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes or US HTS codes without the Algeria national extension (SH8djaz) will misclassify your product and miscalculate duties. Always use Algeria's official Douane portal.

Algeria Tariff Summary

Average MFN tariff~30%
Duty-free lines19.4%
Maximum tariff200%+
Customs formality fee3%
VAT (standard)19%
VAT (reduced)14% / 7%
Key Agencies

Who to contact. Where to go.

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Douanes Algériennes

Algerian Customs Authority

  • douane.gov.dz
  • Tariff classification and customs clearance
  • All import/export formalities
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CNAS

Caisse Nationale des Assurances Sociales des Travailleurs Salariés

  • cnas.dz
  • Issues import licences for regulated goods
  • Pharmaceuticals, food products, machinery
  • Social insurance contributions on imports
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Direction du Commerce

Domestic commerce regulation

  • Import licensing for controlled goods
  • Market surveillance and compliance
  • Coordinates with CNAS on regulated imports
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Chambre de Commerce Algérienne

CO issuance and EUR.1 processing

  • Chambres in Algiers, Oran, Annaba, Constantine
  • Issue EUR.1 certificates for EU lane
  • Arabic CO for GAFTA/Agadir markets
  • Non-preferential CO for USA and general
  • Processing: 1–2 business days
Other Trade Agreements

Beyond the EU — Algeria has more options.

🇪🇺 EU–Algeria Association Agreement

In force since 2005. Industrial goods 0% duty. PEM cumulation protocol allows EU materials in Algerian exports without breaking origin. Agricultural products covered under separate protocols.

Active

🇪🇬 Agadir Agreement

Free trade zone with Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco. GAFTA — Arab Free Trade Area. Goods of Arab origin move duty-free across member states. CO: Arabic certificate of origin.

Active

🔶 COMESA

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa — 21 member states. Algeria is a member. Reduced MFN rates on goods from COMESA partners. Check specific commodity eligibility.

Active

🌍 AfCFTA

African Continental Free Trade Area — 54 nations. Algeria is a signatory. Pan-African origin rules. Still being implemented — check current status with Douanes before relying on it.

Implementing

🌙 Arab Maghreb Union

North African regional bloc (Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, Mauritania). Despite existing since 1989, intra-Maghreb trade remains limited due to political constraints. Not currently actionable for most traders.

Limited

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