Mauritius – Pakistan PTA

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The Preferential Trade Area (PTA) between Mauritius and Pakistan was signed on 30 July 2007 in Mauritius.

The objective of the PTA is to increase trade between the two countries. Under the PTA, tariff concessions have been granted on a list of products of export interest to both countries, which will allow operators to trade with Pakistan on preferential terms.

Facts & Figures (2012)

Area (km²)	Population	Total GDP	Per Capita	Total Imports	Total Exports
803,940	290 M	US $ 523.9 billion	US $ 2,900	US $ 39.81 billion	US $ 24,6 billion

Rules of Origin:

• The goods should be wholly produced or obtained in a member state (that is, they should contain no materials imported from outside the common market); or
• A product shall be deemed to be originating if the total value of the materials, parts or produce originating from outside the territory of a Contracting Party does not exceed 65% of the FOB value of the product so produced or obtained, provided that the final process of manufacturing is performed within the territory of the Contracting Party and the product has undergone sufficient processing; or
• Non originating materials shall be considered to be sufficiently worked or processed when the product obtained is classified in a heading at the six digit level of the harmonized commodity description and coding system, different from those in which all the non-originating materials used in its manufactures are classified;

Preferential Trade Agreement between Mauritius and Pakistan Annex A - Mauritius Concession List to Pakistan Annex B - Pakistan Concession List to Mauritius (non textile items) Annex B - Pakistan Concession List to Mauritius (textile items) Annex C - Rules of Origin

The Mauritius-Pakistan PTA Certificate of Origin

The Mauritius-Pakistan PTA Certificate of Origin can be obtained at the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) and approved by the Customs Department of the Mauritius Revenue Authority:

Mauritius Revenue Authority
Customs Department
Customs House
Mer Rouge
Port Louis
Tel: (230) 202 0500
Fax: (230) 216 7784
Email: customs@mra.mu
Website: www.mra.mu

For the Customs Department to approve the Certificate, the following documents must be submitted:

• Mauritius-Pakistan Certificate of Origin duly filled
• Customs Declaration (Export and Import)
• Export Invoice
• Appropriate certified costing for value added requirements
• Any other document as may be required by Customs Department

Useful Websites:

www.commerce.gov.pk
Federal Board of Revenue (Information available on Import and Export Regulations, Customs Tariffs in Pakistan, Import/Export Statistics)
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry