Certificate of Conformity (POCKET LIGHTERS, GAS FUELLED, NON-REFILLABLE AND REFILLABLE)
All countries (except Kenya needs specific condition)
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).
For Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable:
(a) Shall comply with the International Standard, ISO 9994:1995 or any other equivalent standard;
(b) A recent certificate of conformity with the international standard, ISO 9994:1995 or any other equivalent standard, should be submitted to the Ministry prior to the clearance of the goods from the Customs.
Note: This product needs to sent to MSB (Mauritius Standard Bureau) for testing purposes prior to the clearance of the goods from the Customs.
Approval for Import Permit is free of charge.
NOTE: Fee 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.
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 or other document of title acceptable to the Permanent Secretary or Postal Receipt or the Notice of Arrival of goods issued by an organisation providing a courier service at the counter of the Trade Division.
Certificate of Inspection forwarded to Mauritius Revenue Authority to authorize delivery from customs/bonds.
Documents needed:
1. A Photocopy of the appropriate trading license of the applicant if contriolled goods are imported for resale.
2. In case of the importation of a second hand motor vehicle, a photocopy of the National Identity Card or the Certificate of Incorporation of the applicant.
