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Complete legal documentation and customs clearance for gold and rough diamond exports from Africa. Proper paperwork is essential — without it, shipments get seized.
Every African country has specific requirements for exporting precious commodities. Mining licenses, export permits, certificates of origin, tax clearances, assay certificates — each document serves a purpose.
Missing even one document can result in your shipment being held at customs, seized entirely, or flagged for investigation. Beyond the financial loss, it creates legal complications that can take months to resolve.
We handle all documentation requirements from the origin country, ensuring your shipment clears customs smoothly and arrives legally at its destination.
Many buyers work with sellers who promise to "handle the paperwork" but deliver incomplete or falsified documents. We verify every document's authenticity with issuing authorities before shipment.
A complete export package includes multiple documents from different authorities. Here's what we coordinate and verify.
Official authorization from the Ministry of Mines permitting the legal export of gold or rough diamonds.
Official certification of the commodity's source country, required by customs authorities for import clearance.
Laboratory report from an ISO 17025 accredited facility confirming purity, weight, and composition.
Properly completed customs forms for both export and import clearance, including accurate commodity codes.
Proof that all required export taxes, mining royalties, and government duties have been paid in full.
Complete logistics paperwork including carrier documentation, insurance certificates, and chain of custody.
Each country has its own regulatory framework for precious commodity exports.
Export Tax: 3% of declared value + mining royalties
Export Tax: 3% royalty + 3% export duty on gold
Export Tax: 1.5% withholding tax + 5% royalty
Export Tax: 3% export tax + mining royalties
Beyond country-specific requirements, international standards ensure your commodities are accepted globally.
London Bullion Market Association responsible sourcing standards.
International certification for conflict-free rough diamonds.
Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards.
Responsible supply chain guidance for conflict-area minerals.
How long does it take to prepare complete export documentation?
We review the seller's existing documentation, identify gaps, and create a checklist of required documents based on the origin country and your destination.
We coordinate with Ministry of Mines, Central Banks, and relevant authorities to obtain or verify export permits and authorizations.
Laboratory testing is completed and official assay certificates are issued. These feed directly into customs valuation and export documentation.
All taxes and duties are paid, final customs declarations are prepared, and the complete document package is assembled for export clearance.
Actual processing time depends on the origin country, transaction size, and whether the seller has existing licenses. First-time exports typically take longer. We'll provide a specific timeline estimate once we assess your transaction.
Shipments with incomplete documentation get held at customs, sometimes indefinitely. We don't release shipments until all documentation is verified and complete.
Yes. We verify every government-issued document directly with the issuing authority. This protects you from falsified paperwork that could cause seizure.
Our documentation package is designed to satisfy both export and import requirements. We can also provide guidance on specific import procedures for your destination.
We coordinate payment of all required export taxes and royalties through proper channels and provide official receipts as proof of payment.
Yes, but we verify every document regardless of source. Many failed transactions involve sellers who provided documents that didn't withstand scrutiny.
Yes. Rough diamonds require Kimberley Process Certification in addition to standard export documentation. We handle both gold and diamond documentation.
We handle the paperwork so you don't have to navigate complex regulatory requirements.