Regulation

Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 2017, Fourth Schedule of GN 160 of 2017

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The characteristics of the Regulation

Type of regulation:
Import Permit - required
Description of the regulation:

Import Permit (FIREWORKS - (also known as 'petards')


Note: The regulations have the list of controlled goods which require a permit prior to importation

Official text describing the regulation:
160_The-Consumer-Protection-(Control_of_Imports)Regulations_2017.pdf
Partner countries to which it applies:

All countries

Authority who issued the regulation:
Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection (Trade Division)
Level 1, Sicom Tower,
Wall Street,
Ebene
(230) 460-2500
https://commerce.govmu.org
Contact: 
Trade Division
td@govmu.org

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How is the regulation enforced?

Where/when is the control enforced:
Prior to shipment
Authority enforcing the control:
Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection (Trade Division)
Level 1, Sicom Tower,
Wall Street,
Ebene
(230) 460-2500
https://commerce.govmu.org
Contact: 
Trade Division
td@govmu.org

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The process in order to get compliance

Process for complying:

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).

The application for an import permit submitted electronically must be followed by the following documents:- 1. A photocopy of the appropriate Trading License of the applicant if controlled goods are imported for the first time for resale. 2. Fire Clearance.  3. Pro-Forma Invoice


Note: This product needs to be sent to MSB (Mauritius Standard Bureau) for testing purposes prior to the clearance of the goods from the Customs.

Process is online ?:
Yes
Link to the process for complying:
https://tradenetmns.mu
File of the process for complying:
MSB-firework.pdf
Average time to get compliance:
Within 1 to 2 Weeks
Cost estimate to get compliance:

Customs broker fee/ TradeNet system fee

Approval for Import Permit is free of charge.

NOTE: Fees applicable for failing to comply with Import Control Regulations (GN 135 1999).

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.

 

MSB Fees for testing:

MUR 1750.00 for on site testing and MUR 150.00 for each sample tested





 

Once I have it, what do I have to do:

Clearance of Imported Consignment at Port of Entry

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.

 

Validity of the compliance:
12 months
Required Documents to process:

Documents needed:
1. A photocopy of the appropriate trading license of the applicant if controlled goods are imported for resale.

Authority delivering compliance:
Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection (Trade Division)
Level 1, Sicom Tower,
Wall Street,
Ebene
(230) 460-2500
https://commerce.govmu.org
Contact: 
Trade Division
td@govmu.org

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