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

The characteristics of the Regulation

Type of regulation:

Import Permit - required

Description of the regulation:

Import Permit Application (Balances)

[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

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

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 a photocopy of the appropriate Trading License of the applicant.


Documents needed:
1. Pro-Forma Invoice
2. Certificate of Suitability from LMS

Process is online ?:

Yes

Link to the process for complying:

https://tradenetmns.mu

Average time to get compliance:

Within 3 days

Cost estimate to get compliance:

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.

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:

A photocopy of the appropriate trading license of the applicant if contriolled goods are imported for resale.

Authority delivering compliance:

MRA (Mauritius Revenue Authority)
Mer Rouge, Port-Louis
(230) 202-0500/0501
http://www.mra.mu