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Import/Transit/Export Regulations in Mauritius IATA Area 2 Capital Port-Louis Local Time GMT +4 Country Code +230 Local Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Bank Information Closed on Saturday and Sunday, except on Saturday some banks are opened on half day basis Airport Information CUSTOMS AIRPORT Plaisance MRU MRA Customs - Air Cargo - Import Tel: +230 (0)637 9700 Fax: +230 (0)637 3374 Website: www.gov.mu/portal/sites/mra/index.htm MRA Customs - Air Cargo - Export Tel: +230 (0)637 9700 Ext.121 Fax: +230 (0)637 3374 Website: www.gov.mu/portal/sites/mra/index.htm Rodrigues Island :Consignments destined for Rodrigues must be customs cleared at Plaisance Mauritius. AIRPORT FACILITIES Loading/Unloading equipment Forklifts for loading/unloading of trucks – 3000 kg. Highloaders for loading/unloading of aircrafts – 14000 kg. Storage If not cleared on arrival, goods are stored at Air Mauritius Import Warehouse for a time limit of 2 months. Cold Storage available at airport: Storage of flowers: usable capacity 518m3 Storage of fruit: usable capacity 518m3 Storage of meat and fish: usable capacity 330m3 Storage of medicinal products: usable capacity 47m3 Storage of vegetables: usable capacity 270m3 Hours of operation: 24 hours Safe for valuables is also available Clearance At airport through a clearing agent. On request immediate clearance possible for urgent consignments against deposit of Customs duties. 15% VAT and other local charges. Fax copies of invoices and AWBs are accepted by Customs + deposit of MUR 20,000. Originals must be produced within 15 days (MUR 20,000 refundable). Customs Hours Monday through Friday 09.00 – 16.00 hrs. Saturday 09.00 – 12.00 hrs. Clearance outside Customs hours possible against payment of Customs supervision fee. Delivery May be provided by clearing or cargo agents (Re)-Fowarding Provided by cargo agents Import GENERAL Marking Misleading indications or marks as to origin or quality are strictly prohibited Language of documents English or French Documentary Requirements Commercial Consignments: AWB 1 Commercial Invoice Packing List Certificate of Origin EUR 1 Certificate for goods from EU – Countries COMESA Certificate for goods from COMESA countries SADEC certificate – SADEC Countries Proforma Invoice not accepted Sample Consignments No Import Permit required, except for some restricted items e.g. pharmaceutical products and foodstuffs.  Marketable samples of value not exceeding MUR 500 are duty free.  AWB and invoice should clearly indicate consignment consists of a shipment of samples. RESTRICTIONS General It is recommended that shippers ensure that their consignments satisfy all local regulations before exporting to Mauritius. Live Animals Including Pets & Birds Health Certificate Import Permit from Ministry of Agro Industry & Food Security, Division of Veterinary Services at Reduit, required in advance Cats and dogs: Quarantine at consignee's expense, for a period of 1 to 3 months depending on country of origin. Note: The Ministry may order any animal to be kept under observation at a quarantine station for such period as he thinks fit. Plants and Plant Material Phytosanitary Certificate Plant Import Permit from Ministry of Agro Industry & Food Security, National Plant Protection Office at Reduit, required in advance Arms, ammunition and explosives Permit from Police Dept				Others Telecommunications equipment - Permit required from Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA). Import Permit required for some other items. Shipper should check with consignee. Human Remains & Ashes - Landing Permit from Ministry of Health & Quality of Life Tea - Permit required from Tea Board. An import fee of MUR 5,000 is payable. CHARGES 15% VAT must be added to the charges published below. Handling Processing Fee Per gate-pass - 155.00 Verification Fee Per consignment - 100.00 Storage Fee Fire Arms, ammunitions, per day - 1,000.00 Terminal Fee 0 - 100 kg - 80.00 Over 100 kg, per kg - 0.80 Handling of valuable cargo Security charge, to be paid by the consignee - 1,200.00 Handling of horses Per horse - 1000.00 Handling of Cars Per car - 2,000.00 Handling, per consignment: 0 - 49 - 60.00 50 - 99 - 120.00 100 - 499 - 240.00 500 - 1000 - 350.00 Above 1000kg - 400.00 Storage Air Mauritius Import Warehouse: First 24 hours after arrival of goods: free of charge.  Thereafter, charges are applied as per scale of rates which can be made available on request. Cold Storage: Minimum daily charge (24 hours), per m3 - 135.00 Minimum weekly charge (7 days), per m3 - 490.00 No. of days in storage Rent per m3 1 day 135.00 2 days 270.00 3 days 405.00 4-7days 490.00 More than 7 days, per day 70.00 Transhipment/Transit CHARGES Handling Handling of valuable cargo: Security Charge, to be paid by the carrier-1000.00.  It will be charged to the airline whose airway bill has been issued for the transportation. Storage Cold storage: Minimum daily charge (24 hours), per m3 - 60.00 Minimum weekly charge (7 days), per m3 - 210.00 No. of days in storage Rent per m3 1 day 60.00 2 days 120.00 3 days 180.00 4-7days 210.00 More than 7 days, per day 30.00 Export CHARGES 15% VAT must be added to the charges published below. Handling AWB fee, due carrier - 100.00 AWB fee, due agent - 100.00 Handling of valuable cargo: Security charge, to be paid by the shipper - 1000.00 Handling of dangerous goods - 500.00 Storage Cold storage: Minimum daily charge (24 hours), per m3 - 60.00 Minimum weekly charge (7 days), per m3 - 210.00 No. of days in storage Rent per m3 1 day 60.00 2 days 120.00 3 days 180.00 4-7days 210.00 More than 7 days, per day 30.00