Zaire: The new director of the 1st tax region of the General Tax Administration (AGT), Ivo Nhany, announced efforts to stop the fragmentation of goods by importers and exporters at the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Nhany made this statement in the northern Zaire province following a meeting with the governor of Zaire, Adriano Mendes de Carvalho.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Nhany expressed concern over economic agents who divide or separate goods at the border to evade customs duties. He detailed how these agents break up goods into neutral zones and use motorbikes to clandestinely cross the border, bypassing standard customs procedures.
The director highlighted that this practice leads importers to shift from the general to the simplified customs regime, adversely affecting foreign currency attraction. He urged importers and exporters to follow the general regime for customs clearance, which ensures adherence to administrative rules.
Nhany emphasized the financial impact of this issue, noting that Angola loses significant revenue daily due to untaxed goods crossing the border. He called for stricter compliance to mitigate these losses.