IMPORT OF GOLD ((INCLUDING GOLD-PLATED WITH PLATINUM) UNWROUGHT OR SEMI-MANUFACTURED FORMS, OR IN POWDER FORM (WASTE & SCRAP OF GOLD))
[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).
The application for an import permit submitted electronically must be followed by; a photocopy of the appropriate Trading License of the applicant if controlled goods are imported for the first time for resale.
Fine Gold for resale: Conditions under which the goods should be imported:
- (a) The importer should hold the appropriate Trading License issued under the Trade and Industries Classification Act and the Local Government Act giving him the right to manufacture and sell of Goldwares.
(b) The fine Gold should be sold to licensed jewelers only.
(c) A Certificate of fineness from overseas, attesting that the Gold is 24 Kt should be submitted to the Ministry prior to the clearance of the goods from the Customs.
Shall be imported only by jewelers or factories in the Export Processing Zone holding the appropriate licences or certificates to manufacture Goldwares.
Approval for Import Permit is free of charge.
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.
NOTE: Fees applicable for failing to comply with Import Control Regulations.
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.
A photocopy of the appropriate trading license of the applicant if contriolled goods are imported for resale.
