Temporary bans on imports of the following products are renewed to protect domestic industries and to fight against illegal imports.

Iron bars, grey cement and clinkers: the previous ban on imports of such products, entering the territory in the Western part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is renewed for a 12-month period starting August 31st 2018 by Ministerial Order n°050/CAB/MINETAT.COMEXT/2018, whatever their countries of supply.

Beers and aerated beverages:  the previous ban on imports of such products, wherever the entry point in the territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is renewed for a 12-month period starting September 3rd 2018 by Ministerial Order n°052/CAB/MINETAT.COMEXT/2018, whatever their country of supply.

Brown sugar:  the previous ban on imports of such product, entering the territory in the western part of the Democratic republic of Congo is renewed for a 12-month period as of September 3rd 2018 by Ministerial Order n°051/CAB/MINETAT-COMEXT/2018.

Products placed under bans entering the territory of Democratic Republic of Congo without prior authorisation will be destroyed or re-exported at infringer's costs.