Import Permit (Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals crudePetroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals other than crude oil, white spirit, lubricating oil and greases)
[The regulations have the list of controlled goods which require a permit prior to importation]
All countries
The submission of an application for an import permit is carried out electronically under the TradeNet Phase 5 System. The individual or company wishing to submit their own applications electronically have to register themselves with the Mauritius Network Services Ltd (MNS).
(1) Any person who imports any controlled goods shall apply for an import permit from the Permanent Secretary.
(2) The application shall : - (a) be made in triplicate; - (b) be made in the form set out in the Third Schedule.
(3) Subject to regulation 9, an application shall be submitted to the Permanent Secretary: - (a) prior to the shipment of the controlled goods; or - (b) in relation to goods in the Freeport zone, prior to the removal of any controlled goods from the Freeport zone.
Customs broker fee/ TradeNet system fee
If the goods are already import without a prior import permit, a grant of an import permit subject to the payment fee of 6,000 rupees is applicable.
Proceed with Shipment and once goods arrived then request Clearance from Customs
The importer must produce the following documents:-
i. Original and one copy of the relevant invoice of the goods
ii. Original and one copy of the related Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
Certificate of Inspection forwarded to Mauritius Revenue Authority to authorize delivery from customs/bonds.
Documents needed:
1. A copy of the appropriate trading license of the applicant if controlled goods are imported for resale.
