Vehicles for ten or more persons in Algeria: what the order of 8 June 2026 sets
The order of 8 June 2026 sets customs clearance and exemption from all duties and taxes for tariff heading 87.02 vehicles, up to 10.000 units.
In short
The interministerial order of 22 Dhou El Hidja 1447 (8 June 2026) sets how vehicles for ten or more persons, driver included, under tariff heading 87.02 are cleared through customs. They are exempt from all duties and taxes, up to 10.000 units. The order takes effect from 1 October 2025.
Key points
- Vehicles for ten or more persons, driver included, tariff heading 87.02
- Limit: 10.000 units, finished or unassembled
- Clearance: authorisation from the minister in charge of industry and a VAT exemption certificate
- Exemption from all duties and taxes, including the provisional additional safeguard duty
- Effective from 1 October 2025
What the text says
The order implements article 135 of law n° 25-17 of 23 Joumada Ethania 1447 (14 December 2025), the finance law for 2026. It sets how these vehicles are cleared and how they are exempted from duties and taxes.
It covers vehicles imported finished or unassembled, up to 10.000 units. For unassembled vehicles, it also covers the parts and components that make up the kit.
Who is concerned
The application for authorisation is sent to the minister in charge of industry by economic operators engaged in motor vehicle construction.
Customs clearance procedure
Clearance requires two documents, without prejudice to the laws and regulations in force.
The authorisation is issued by decision of the minister in charge of industry. The decision is drawn up in seven (7) original copies, sent among others to the economic operator concerned.
- An authorisation from the minister in charge of industry, with a sheet setting the quantities of vehicles to import
- Where relevant, a list of the quantities of parts and components making up the kit
- A value added tax exemption certificate issued by the competent local tax administration services
Exemption and effective date
The vehicles are exempt from all duties and taxes, including the provisional additional safeguard duty, the solidarity contribution and the precompte. The exemption also applies to kit parts and components imported separately.
Sales of these vehicles are exempt from value added tax and from the tax on transactions in motor vehicles and rolling machinery.
The order takes effect from 1 October 2025.
For foreign investors
The application for authorisation is sent to the minister in charge of industry by operators engaged in motor vehicle construction. The exemption from duties and taxes covers heading 87.02 vehicles imported up to 10.000 units.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles does the order of 8 June 2026 cover?
Vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, driver included, under tariff heading 87.02. They are imported finished or unassembled, up to 10.000 units.
Which documents are needed for customs clearance?
An authorisation issued by the minister in charge of industry and a VAT exemption certificate issued by the competent local tax administration services.
Which duties and taxes are waived?
All duties and taxes, including the provisional additional safeguard duty, the solidarity contribution and the precompte. Sales are also exempt from VAT and from the tax on transactions in motor vehicles and rolling machinery.
Since when does the order apply?
It takes effect from 1 October 2025, in line with article 135 of law n° 25-17.
Who can handle this procedure in Algeria?
UpGrowth, based in Algiers (Birkhadem), supports Algerian and foreign companies with administrative procedures (NIF, trade register, CASNOS, etc.). Contact: https://www.upgrowth.dz/contact?service=demarches.