Guide to Import

This guide is intended to provide businesses importing goods into Mauritius with an overview of the general importing process.

REGISTRATION


Register your Business
Contact the Companies Division or register online
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Register with Customs
Contact the Customs Department for more details
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Register with Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) If you have a turnover above Rs 6 million
Contact the MRA for more information

PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTS

For detailed information on procedures and documentation for imports, please click here.

IMPORTS PERMITS

A number of products are subject to import control as per the Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 2017. Import control is carried out mainly for health and security reasons as well as for protecting the environment and national interest.

Please find below the list of the permits required for certain controlled products and the contact details of the body issuing the corresponding permit:

Agricultural Products

Permit Required

Clearance from the Agricultural Marketing Board is required for the following products prior to import:

(i)           Dry whole onions
(ii)          Fresh whole garlic
(iii)         Fresh whole potatoes
(iv)         Garlic seeds
(v)          Onion seeds
(vi)         Potato seeds


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Agricultural Marketing Board


Contact Details

Dr Leclezio Avenue
Moka
Tel: (230) 433 4025
Fax: (230) 433 4837
Email: agbd@intnet.mu 

Arms, Ammunition and Explosives

Permit Required

Police Permit (PoP)


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Police Headquarters, Line Barracks

Contact Details

Port Louis
Tel: (230) 208 0034
Fax: (230) 211 4444
Email: pmo@mail.govmu.org
Website: http://police.govmu.org/English/Pages/default.aspx

Canned meat products, pet food and animal by-products

Permit Required

Ministry of Agriculture Permit (MOA)


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security
Agricultural Services
Veterinary Services Division


Contact Details

Réduit
Tel:(230) 454 1016/454 1017
Fax:(230) 464 2210
Email: vetser@intnet.mu; moa-dvs@mail.govmu.org
Website: agriculture.govmu.org

Cells and Batteries

Permit Required

Mercury Free Certificate (MF)

NOTE 

This Certificate is usually provided by the supplier and should originate from an accredited laboratory.

Chemicals and Pesticides

Permit Required

Dangerous Chemical Control Board License (DCCB)


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Ministry of Health & Quality of Life
Dangerous Chemicals Control Board

Contact Details

3rd floor, Atchia Building
Suffren Street, Port Louis
Mauritius
Tel: (230) 210 3701
Fax: (230) 213 4645
Email: moh@mail.govmu.org
Website: health.govmu.org

Fish and Fish Products

Permit Required

Fisheries Authority (FA)


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Ministry for Fisheries
Fisheries Division


Contact Details

LICI Centre
J. Kennedy Street
Port Louis
Tel.: (230) 208 2404, 211 2470
Fax: (230) 208 1929
Email: fisheries@mail.gov.mu
Website: www.fisheries.govmu.org

Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables and Wood

Permit Required

Agricultural Phytosanitary Certificate (APC)


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security
Agricultural Services
National Plant Protection Office


Contact Details

Réduit
Tel: (230) 464 4872
Fax: (230) 465 9591
Email: moa-pathology@mail.govmu.org
Website: agriculture.govmu.org

Food Items

Permit Required

Pre-Market Approval Permit


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Ministry of Health & Quality of Life
Food Import Unit


Contact Details

Atchia Building
Cnr. Mgr Gonin & Suffren Streets
Port-Louis
Tel: (230) 210 1345
Fax: (230) 208 7222
Email: moh@mail.govmu.org
Website: health.govmu.org

 

Permit Required

Food and Drugs Permit (FDP)


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Ministry of Health & Quality of Life


Contact Details

Delivered after inspection of goods by officers of the Ministry - this is done to ensure local requirements for labelling, origin, packing are in line with the Food Act 1998.

Iron Bars

Permit Required

Mauritius Standards Bureau Approval (MSBA)


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Mauritius Standards Bureau

Contact Details

Villa Road
Moka
Tel: (230) 433 3648
Fax: (230) 433 5051, 433 5150
Email: msb@intnet.mu
Website: www.govmu.org/portal/sites/msb/

Live Animals, Meat and Meat Products

Permit Required

Agricultural Landing Permit (ALP)


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security
Agricultural Services
Veterinary Services Division


Contact Details

Réduit
Tel: (230) 454 1016, 454 1017
Fax: (230) 464 2210
Email: vetser@intnet.mu; moa-dvs@mail.govmu.org
Website: agriculture.govmu.org

Medicines and Pharmaceutical Products

Permit Required

Ministry of Health Authority (MOH)


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Ministry of Health and Quality of Life
Pharmacy Board


Contact Details

5th floor, Emmanuel Anquetil Building
SSR Street
Port Louis
Tel: (230) 201 2036
Fax: (230) 208 3891
Email: moh@mail.govmu.org
Website: health.govmu.org

Motorcycle Brakes

Permit Required

Asbestos Free Certificate (AFC)


Note

This Certificate is issued in the country of origin and should be presented at Customs during clearing.

Radio-Communication and Telecommunication Equipment

Permit Required

Dealer's License


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Information Communication Technologies Authority of Mauritius (ICTA)

Contact Details

Level 12, The Celicourt
6, Sir Celicourt Antelme Street
Port Louis
Mauritius
Tel: (+230) 211 5333, 211 5334
Fax: (+230) 211 9444
Email: icta@intnet.mu
Website: www.icta.mu

Refrigerators, Freezers and Refrigerating Equipment

Permit Required

CFC Free Certificate


Note

This Certificate is issued in the country of origin and should be presented at Customs during clearing.

Toys, Helmets and Plastic Fittings

Permit Required

Mauritius Standards Bureau Certificate (MSB)


Institution responsible for issuing permit

Mauritius Standards Bureau

Contact Details

Villa Road
Moka
Tel: (230) 433 3648
Fax: (230) 433 5051, 433 5150
Email: msb@intnet.mu
Website:http://msb.intnet.mu/English/Pages/default.aspx

Australia

June 1995
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)

Austria

September 2014
Austrian Federal Economic Chamber

China

April 1997
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) - Beijing
China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission - Shanghai
November 1998
CCPIT Guangdong Sub-Council
September 2008
CCPIT Qingdao
May 2007
CCPIT Qingdao

Comores

April 2017
L´Union des Chambres de Commerce, d´Industrie et d´Agriculture

Djibouti

August 2008
Chamber of Commerce of Djibouti

Estonia

September 2015
Estonia Chamber of Commerce and Industry

France

September 1996
l’Assemblée des Chambres Françaises de Commerce et d’Industrie (ACFCI)

India

November 1985
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
May 1996
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
June 1995
Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry
January 2004
India International Trade Center
May 2004
Seafood Exporters Association of India
October 2005
Seafood Exporters Association of India

Kenya

January 2011
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)

Madagascar

November 2004
Fédération des Chambres de Commerce, d’Industrie, d’Artisanat et d’Agriculture de Madagascar

Malaysia

August 1994
The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia
June 2005
Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Mozambique

September 2012
Chamber of Commerce of Mozambique

Nigeria

June 2019
Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Mines and Agriculture

Pakistan

October 2004
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)

Réunion

June 1995
Chambre of Commerce and d’Industrie de la Réunion
March 2002
L’Association pour le Développement Industriel de la Réunion

Russia

May 2007
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation

Seychelles

November 2005
Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry
April 2014
Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Slovakia

September 2018
Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI)

South Africa

September 2016
South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Sri Lanka

May 2004
National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka

Taiwan

September 2017
Taiwan External Trade Development Council

Tanzania

January 2011
The Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA)

Thailand

August 2004
The Federation of Thai Industries (F.T.I)
February 2013
TUSKON

Turkey

August 2014
DEIK (Foreign Economic Relations Board)
TOBB (The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey)

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Digital session on ‘Doing business between India and Mauritius’
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COMMUNIQUE: Environment Protection (Ban on Single Use Plastic Products ) Regulations 2020
15 Apr 2021 Trade

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14 Apr 2021 Trade

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Setting up of a public-private sector committee to explore  new opportunities
01 Apr 2021 Trade

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List of contact persons for import permits and clearances during lockdown (1)
12 Mar 2021 Trade

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05 Mar 2021 Trade

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Mauritius-China Free Trade Agreement workshop
01 Mar 2021 Trade

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UK-ESA Economic Partnership Agreement comes into force
06 Jan 2021 Trade

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African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
06 Jan 2021 Trade

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The Mauritius-China FTA has come into force on 01 January 2021
06 Jan 2021 Trade

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Total exports decrease by 21.5% as compared to first semester 2019
02 Sep 2020 Trade

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World Trade Statistical Review 2020
04 Aug 2020 Trade

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National Study on E-Commerce
31 Jul 2020 Trade

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Certificates of Origin: Communique from Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection
31 Jul 2020 Trade

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Pamela Coke-Hamilton named new head of International Trade Centre
29 Jul 2020 Trade

Pamela Coke-Hamilton named new head of Internation…

WTO issues latest edition of World Tariff Profiles
15 Jul 2020 Trade

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Removal of Maximum Mark-up on Several Product Categories
15 Jul 2020 Trade

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Trade Statistics for full year 2019 (January to December) online
26 May 2020 Trade

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COVID-19 and African businesses: Focus on Mauritius
20 May 2020 Trade

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Communiqués - MAERSK
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Ouverture des supermarchés - 1er mai
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SADC Guidelines
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AfCFTA Online Mechanism for Reporting, Monitoring and Eliminating Non- Tariff Barriers
20 Apr 2020 Trade

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Retrospective Issue of Certificates of Origin
15 Apr 2020 Trade

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Shipping Lines waive Demurrage Charges during lockdown
10 Apr 2020 Trade

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Freeport: Processing of applications for renewal of certificate postponed
05 Apr 2020 Trade

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ACCRUAL OF STORAGE CHARGES FOR IMPORT CONTAINERS DURING PREVAILING LOCKDOWN
02 Apr 2020 Trade

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Certificats de règles d'origine délivrés les lundis par le Ministère du Commerce
02 Apr 2020 Trade

Certificats de règles d'origine délivrés les lundi…

Shipping lines review rates during confinement period
31 Mar 2020 Trade

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Government Agencies and contact details for import and export permits
31 Mar 2020 Trade

Government Agencies and contact details for import…

Control of price of Face Masks, Hand Sanitisers and Respirators
20 Mar 2020 Trade

Control of price of Face Masks, Hand Sanitisers an…

Impact of Covid-19 on Business Activities
11 Mar 2020 Trade

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Trade Facilitation Reforms in Mauritius
05 Mar 2020 Trade

Workshop on Trade Facilitation Reforms in Mauritiu…

Covid-19 and its impact: recommendations
03 Mar 2020 Trade

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WTO launches revamped WTO Data portal and new API portal
13 Feb 2020 Trade

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Extension of Excise Stamps on Bottles of Beer and Wine
17 Jan 2020 Trade

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AfCFTA: 29 Signatories Countries deposited their instruments of ratification
19 Dec 2019 Trade

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19 Dec 2019 Trade

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Trade Promotion and Marketing Scheme extended to exports to the USA
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Information Session on Excise Stamps on Beer and Wine
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Launching of the Negotiations on the Deepening of the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement
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New Regulations for Safety Requirements on Controlled Goods by MSB
19 Sep 2019 Trade

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Boost in Total Exports noted in the External Trade Statistics of the 1st Semester 2019
02 Sep 2019 Trade

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1st Quarter 2019 Trade Stats
20 Jun 2019 Trade

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Introduction of Excise duties on Plastic Containers
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Annual General Meeting of the APT
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External Trade
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WTOI points to slower trade growth into first quarter of 2019
20 Feb 2019 Trade

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Postponement of the introduction of excise duty on non-biodegradable plastic containers
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Brexit: Signing of the ESA-UK EPA
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Application of ATA Carnet System expands in China
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External Trade Statistics – 3rd Quarter 2018 experienced a decrease in Total Exports
07 Dec 2018 Trade

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WTOI: Further loss of momentum in trade growth into fourth quarter of 2018
27 Nov 2018 Trade

WTOI: Further loss of momentum in trade growth int…

Introduction of plain packaging of Tobacco Products
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Introduction of plain packaging of Tobacco Product…

Self-Certification of Origin for Exports to Switzerland and Norway under the GSP
18 Oct 2018 Trade

Self-Certification of Origin for Exports to Switze…

WTO, IMF, World Bank and OECD heads call for new focus on trade as a driver of growth
10 Oct 2018 Trade

WTO, IMF, World Bank and OECD heads call for new f…

Preferential Trade Agreement negotiations between Mauritius and Indonesia
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Environment Protection Fee payable at MRA Customs
01 Oct 2018 Trade

Environment Protection Fee payable at MRA Customs

Amendments to the Time Frame for Warehousing of Goods in the Freeport
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Amendments to the Time Frame for Warehousing of Go…

Application for Import Permit at the NPPO online as from 1st October
25 Sep 2018 Trade

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Awareness Session on Online Application for Import Permits for  Plant and Plant Products
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Awareness Session on Online Application for Import…

Amendments to the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Regulated Machinery) Regulations 2017
17 Sep 2018 Trade

Amendments to the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of …

1st Semester 2018 - External Trade Statistics: Decline in Total Exports
30 Aug 2018 Trade

1st Semester 2018 - External Trade Statistics: Dec…

Amendment to Consumer Protection Act
17 Jul 2018 Trade

Amendments to Consumer Protection Act

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02 Jul 2018 Trade

Mauritius-China: 2nd Round of FTA Negotiations

Launching of an online platform to support the AFCFTA
25 Jun 2018 Trade

Launching of an online platform to support the AFC…

External Trade Statistics: Decrease in Exports
31 May 2018 Trade

External Trade Statistics: Decrease in Exports

Proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations 2017 and Toys (Safety) Regulations 1994
28 May 2018 Trade

Proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (Sa…

4th CECPA Meeting between Mauritius and India
20 Apr 2018 Trade

4th CECPA Meeting between Mauritius and India

First Round of Discussions on the Mauritius-China FTA
04 Apr 2018 Trade

First Round of Discussions on the Mauritius-China …

Mauritius Signs the Continental Free Trade Area
21 Mar 2018 Trade

Mauritius Signs the Continental Free Trade Area

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01 Mar 2018 Trade

Trade Figures for 2017: Decrease in Exports

WTOI: Trade growth to sustain momentum in first quarter of 2018
14 Feb 2018 Trade

WTOI: Trade growth to sustain momentum in first qu…

Brainstorming meeting to deepen interim Economic Partnership Agreement
08 Feb 2018 Trade

Brainstorming meeting to deepen interim Economic P…

Overview of the 3rd Round of Negotiations on the CECPA with India
26 Jan 2018 Trade

Overview of the 3rd Round of Negotiations on the C…

Mauritius-India: CECPA to provide platform to address any barriers in trade
23 Jan 2018 Trade

Mauritius-India: CECPA to provide platform to addr…

Reduction of Customs Duties on imports from the EU under the iEPA
22 Jan 2018 Trade

Reduction of Customs Duties on imports from the EU…

Removal of Tyres, Tubes and Timber from the Maximum Mark-Up legislation (1)
15 Jan 2018 Trade

Removal of Tyres, Tubes and Timber from the Maximu…

Introduction of Excise Levy on Imported Potable Alcohol made from Cane Products
28 Dec 2017 Trade

Introduction of Excise Levy on Imported Potable Al…

3rd quarter trade statistics
20 Dec 2017 Trade

3rd Quarter Trade Statistics – Contraction in the …

ITC, UNCTAD, WTO launch Global Trade Helpdesk
12 Dec 2017 Trade

ITC, UNCTAD, WTO launch Global Trade Helpdesk

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23 Nov 2017 Trade

Final Date for Registration of Chemicals under REA…

Removal of Tyres, Tubes and Timber from the Maximum Mark-Up Legislation
08 Nov 2017 Trade

Removal of Tyres, Tubes and Timber from the Maximu…

Mauritius becomes the 21st country to sign the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement
09 Oct 2017 Trade

Mauritius signs the Tripartite Free Trade Agreemen…

Amendments to the definition of ‘Sweeteners’ in the Food Regulations
28 Sep 2017 Trade

Amendments to the definition of ‘Sweeteners’ in th…

2nd Quarter External Trade Figures: Drop in Exports
01 Sep 2017 Trade

2nd Quarter External Trade Figures: Drop in Export…

Mauritius will sign the Agreement establishing a Tripartite Free Trade Area among COMESA, SADC and EAC
29 Aug 2017 Trade

Mauritius will sign the Agreement establishing a T…

Elimination of ‘Premarket Approval’ on several food items
24 Aug 2017 Trade

Elimination of ‘Premarket Approval’ on several foo…

Removal of Export Permit on several products
23 Aug 2017 Trade

Removal of Export Permit on several products

Amendments to the Consumer Protection (Importation and Sale of Second-Hand Motor Vehicles) Regulations
22 Aug 2017 Trade

Amendments to the Consumer Protection (Importation…

Procedures for submission of Certificates of Conformity under the new Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations 2017
17 Aug 2017 Trade

Procedures for submission of Certificates of Confo…

Awareness Session
19 Jul 2017 Trade

Awareness Session on New Regulations for Domestic …

Budget 2017-2018 – Changes in Customs Duties, Excise Duties and VAT
12 Jun 2017 Trade

Budget 2017-2018 – Changes in Customs Duties, Exci…

NES
17 May 2017 Trade

The National Export Strategy document available on…

Trade recovery expected in 2017 and 2018, amid policy uncertainty
15 May 2017 Trade

Trade recovery expected in 2017 and 2018, amid pol…

Application for Export Permit through Mauritius Trade Link
25 Apr 2017 Trade

Application for Export Permit through Mauritius Tr…

New Energy Efficiency Labelling Regulations for Domestic Appliances
17 Apr 2017 Trade

New Energy Efficiency Labelling Regulations for Do…

Trade Statistics for January to December 2016 online
07 Apr 2017 Trade

Trade Statistics for January to December 2016 onli…

Launching of the National Export Strategy for Mauritius
03 Apr 2017 Trade

Launching of the National Export Strategy for Maur…

Air Freight Rebate Scheme on Exports of Textiles and Apparels to the EU
24 Mar 2017 Trade

Air Freight Rebate Scheme on Exports of Textiles a…

The Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Regulated Machinery) Regulations 2017
14 Mar 2017 Trade

The Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Regulated Mach…

Information Session on New Regulations for Domestic and Electrical Appliances
01 Mar 2017 Trade

Information Session on New Regulations for Domesti…

The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement becomes effective
24 Feb 2017 Trade

The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement becomes effec…

EU and Canada agree on a Free Trade Agreement
17 Feb 2017 Trade

EU and Canada agree on a Free Trade Agreement

New Tariff Rates for Captive Cargo at CHCL
30 Jan 2017 Trade

New Tariff Rates for Captive Cargo at Cargo Handli…

Introduction of Safety Standards on Domestic and Electrical Appliances
23 Jan 2017 Trade

Introduction of Safety Standards on Domestic and E…

New Regulations on Electronic Payment at MRA Customs
11 Jan 2017 Trade

New Regulations on Electronic Payment at MRA Custo…

Application for Import Permit to be submitted online at the Ministry of Industry,  Commerce and Consumer Protection
23 Dec 2016 Trade

Application for Import Permit to be submitted onli…

Introduction of the Energy Efficiency (Labelling of Regulated Machinery) Regulations
13 Dec 2016 Trade

Introduction of the Energy Efficiency (Labelling o…

The Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA): Information note and Presentation available online
01 Dec 2016 Trade

The Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA): Informatio…

External Trade Statistics Jan-Sept 2016: Decrease of 10% in Total Exports
30 Nov 2016 Trade

External Trade Statistics Jan-Sept 2016: Decrease …

Call for nominations for an Aid for Trade Training Course for SMEs in the Indian Ocean States
15 Nov 2016 Trade

Call for nominations for an Aid for Trade Training…

Amendments to the Consumer Protection (Maximum Mark-up) Regulations 1998
04 Nov 2016 Trade

Amendments to the Consumer Protection (Maximum Mar…

Review of the FTA between Mauritius and Turkey
27 Oct 2016 Trade

Review of the FTA between Mauritius and Turkey

Export of Foodstuffs to the USA: Updating FDA Registration
10 Oct 2016 Trade

Export of Foodstuffs to the USA: Updating FDA Regi…

Budget Measure: List of products on which VAT is being exempted
01 Sep 2016 Trade

Budget Measure: List of products on which VAT is b…

Perspectives for the Textiles and Clothing Sectors in the Tripartite Region
09 Aug 2016 Trade

Perspectives for the Textiles and Clothing Sectors…

Budget 2016/2017 – Amendments to Customs and Excise Regulations
01 Aug 2016 Trade

Budget 2016/2017 – Amendments to Customs and Excis…

Awareness Session on Mauritius TradeLink (Single Window)
27 Jul 2016 Trade

Awareness Session on Mauritius TradeLink (Single W…

MCCI Export Insights
24 Jun 2016 Trade

MCCI Export Insights - June 2016

Weight Verification of Containers under the SOLAS Convention Enters into force on 1st July 2016
20 Jun 2016 Trade

Weight Verification of Containers under the SOLAS …

Trade Statistics for 1st Quarter 2016
31 May 2016 Trade

Trade Statistics for 1st Quarter 2016

World Trade Organisation Forecast for Trade Growth
25 May 2016 Trade

World Trade Organisation Forecast for Trade Growth…

Consignment Based Conformity Assessment Required for Certain Exports to Zimbabwe
09 May 2016 Trade

Consignment Based Conformity Assessment Required f…

Introduction of Permits for Imports of Steel Products in the EU
03 May 2016 Trade

Introduction of Permits for Imports of Steel Produ…

Workshop on Business Facilitation Tools for SMEs
30 Mar 2016 Trade

Workshop on Business Facilitation Tools for SMEs

New Regulations on the Organisation of Trade Fairs
24 Feb 2016 Trade

New Regulations on the Organisation of Trade Fairs…

New conditions for ATA Carnet Application effective as from 1 March 2016
23 Feb 2016 Trade

New conditions for ATA Carnet Application effectiv…

Launch of the Single Window Platform
28 Jan 2016 Trade

Launch of the Single Window Platform

Impact of Biocidal Products Regulations on Exports to the European Union
12 Jan 2016 Trade

Impact of Biocidal Products Regulations on Exports…

The WTO Nairobi Package
12 Jan 2016 Trade

The WTO Nairobi Package

Introduction of New Standards on Paints
11 Jan 2016 Trade

Introduction of New Standards on Paints

Trade Statistics for 3rd Quarter 2015
30 Nov 2015 Trade

Trade Statistics for 3rd Quarter 2015

Pre-Export Verification of Conformity Required for All Exports to Kenya
27 Nov 2015 Trade

Pre-Export Verification of Conformity Required for…

Trade Obstacles Alert Mechanism- Training Session
10 Nov 2015 Trade

Trade Obstacles Alert Mechanism- Training Session …

Amendments to the Consumer Protection (Price Label) Regulations
27 Oct 2015 Trade

Amendments to the Consumer Protection (Price Label…

Expanding Your Trade Horizons Workshop
23 Oct 2015 Trade

Expanding Your Trade Horizons Workshop

January-June 2015 Trade Statistics and Trade Tools User Guide Now Online
12 Oct 2015 Trade

January-June 2015 Trade Statistics and Trade Tools…

Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA):  Draft initial market access offers accepted
07 Oct 2015 Trade

Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA): Draft initial…

International Tenders (1)
29 Sep 2015 Trade

International Tenders

Information Session on the New Regulations on Domestic and Electrical Appliances
24 Sep 2015 Trade

Information Session on the New Regulations on Dome…

Freight Rebate for Exports to 44 Ports and 12 Land-locked Countries in Africa
17 Sep 2015 Trade

Freight Rebate for Exports to 44 Ports and 12 Land…

MCCI, National Focal Point of TOAM
10 Sep 2015 Trade

MCCI, National Focal Point of TOAM

Launch of the Trade Obstacles Alert Mechanism
07 Sep 2015 Trade

Launch of the Trade Obstacles Alert Mechanism

Trade Statistics for 2nd Quarter 2015
01 Sep 2015 Trade

Trade Statistics for 2nd Quarter 2015

Presentation on the New Scheme for Deferred Payment of Customs Duties and Taxes
10 Aug 2015 Trade

Presentation on the New Scheme for Deferred Paymen…

Freight Rebate for Exports to Reunion Island
13 Jul 2015 Trade

Freight Rebate for Exports to Reunion Island

Elimination of Customs Duties on Products Originating from Reunion Island
07 Jul 2015 Trade

Elimination of Customs Duties on Products Originat…

AGOA Bill Passes Congress
29 Jun 2015 Trade

AGOA Bill Passes Congress

Trade Statistics for 1st Quarter 2015 Online
25 Jun 2015 Trade

Trade Statistics for 1st Quarter 2015 Online

Amendments to the Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations
19 Jun 2015 Trade

Amendments to the Consumer Protection (Control of …

Amendments to the Consumer Protection (Price and Supplies Control) Act
27 May 2015 Trade

Amendments to the Consumer Protection (Price and S…

Awareness Session on National Single Window
11 May 2015 Trade

Awareness Session on National Single Window

SEYCHELLES: The 161st Member of the World Trade Organisation
04 May 2015 Trade

SEYCHELLES: The 161st Member of the World Trade Or…

Uganda joins the COMESA FTA
30 Apr 2015 Trade

Uganda joins the COMESA FTA

Regulatory Impact Assessment on the Ban of Plastic Bags
29 Apr 2015 Trade

Regulatory Impact Assessment on the Ban of Plastic…

Turkey and Mauritius to enhance trade relations
16 Feb 2015 Trade

Turkey and Mauritius to enhance trade relations

Business Meet with Turkish Delegation
06 Feb 2015 Trade

Business Meet with Turkish Delegation

Fostering Mauritius-UK trade relations: UK Trade and Investment Commissioner meets with Members of the business community
30 Jan 2015 Trade

Fostering Mauritius-UK trade relations: UK Trade a…

Customs Tariff Reduction under EPA and Turkey Agreement
27 Jan 2015 Trade

Customs Tariff Reduction under EPA and Turkey Agre…

International Tenders
22 Jan 2015 Trade

International Tenders

Workshop on Safeguards
20 Jan 2015 Trade

Workshop on Safeguards

New Regulations on Imports of Household Electrical Appliances
20 Nov 2014 Trade

New Regulations on Imports of Household Electrical…

The winds of change…
04 Feb 2014 Trade

The winds of change…

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