Mauritius

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Mauritius

Shipping Mode

Air-Freight 40x40
Door to door
Duration: 3-10 days
From: US$ 252.70
Air-Freight 40x40
Door to door
Transit: 3-10 days
From: US$ 252.70
Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Port Louis
Duration: 14 days
From: US$ 493.00
Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Port Louis
Transit: 14 days
From: US$ 493.00

Important

  • No food product / beverage.
  • Import permit or approval may require.

Here’s an overview to import goods into Mauritius:

  1. Registration:
    • Register your business with the Companies Division or online.
    • Contact the Customs Department for further details.
    • If your turnover exceeds Rs 6 million, register with the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA).
  2. Procedures and Documents:
    • Detailed information on import procedures and required documentation can be found at “The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry”
  3. Import Permits:
    • Certain products require import permits due to health, security, environmental, or national interest reasons.
    • Examples include agricultural products, canned meat, chemicals, fish, flowers, fruits, and wood.
    • Contact the relevant authorities for specific permits.

Remember that entry into Mauritius may require an import permit or authorization.

Imports

  • The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
  • Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
  • Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Waybill, an Original Commercial Invoice, and a Packing List
  • HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice.

Duties and Fees

  • The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) to Mauritius
  • Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
  • The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into Mauritius

Required Documents

  • Bill of Lading / Air waybill
  • Original Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List

 

Exports

When exporting goods from Mauritius some documents and regulations will be applied before the exit of goods to the destination:

  • Original Commercial Invoice
  • Customs Declaration
  • For certain goods, export license is required.


Important Notes

  • All exported goods might be inspected by Customs Authorities
  • Gudang will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of Mauritius

Government Agencies

Ministry of Health and Quality of Life https://govmu.org/
Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security https://govmu.org/
Information and Communication Technologies Authority https://govmu.org/

Seaport

Port Louis

Airport

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

Prohibited and Restricted

  • All foodstuffs are prohibited including animal feed
  • Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
  • Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
  • Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
  • Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
  • Fireworks*
  • Ivory and ivory products*
  • Furs*
  • Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
  • Bullion*
  • Chemical waste and nuclear waste
  • Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
  • Ammunitions*
  • Human remains, including ashes*
  • Animals, plants, food items and perishable*