The provincial customs office of Kongo Central has announced upcoming public auctions for goods left unclaimed at its facilities, following the deadlines set by national regulations.

According to a June 20 statement, the auctions concern items recorded in customs storage but not retrieved within the legal two-month period, as stated in Article 288 of the Customs Code.

The customs authority, known as DGDA, identified 174 importers whose goods are affected. They have been asked to settle their cases at least 48 hours before the auctions begin. Failure to do so will result in their merchandise being sold publicly.

The auctions, scheduled for July, will include a wide range of products such as vehicles, metal sheets, LED lamps, primary form polypropylene, bridge components, footwear, and paint products. The DGDA has not yet provided details on participation procedures.

The process will follow Articles 283 to 289 of the amended Customs Code and will take place in three phases. The first phase is set for July 7 to 12 at the Matadi-Beach office, the second from July 15 to 21 at the AIDEL/TICOM office, and the final phase from July 23 to 28 at the MGT office.