Import of (Second Hand Agricultural Machinery & Implements)
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).
Conditions under which the goods should be imported: (a) Motorcars, dual purpose vehicles (including 2x4 and 4x4 double-cab truck but excluding van and double-cab heavy duty lorry) shall:
(i) be between 18 months and 4 years from the date of first registration, at the date of shipment, except for a vehicle imported by the categories of importers specified at paragraphs 1 to 6 in Part I of the Eighth Schedule;
(ii) be consigned to the applicant whose name shall appear on the Bill of Lading and the manifest as the consignee;
(iii) be registered with the National Transport Authority in the name of the importer except where the vehicle is imported by an authorized dealer;
(iv) be a right-hand drive;
(v) be in good running condition and not damaged;
(vi) have its original chassis;
(vii) be covered by an inspection certificate in the form specified in the Sixth Schedule or containing the particulars and information required in the Sixth Schedule issued not earlier than 2 months before the date of shipment by a branch of Bureau Veritas or Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) or a competent authority in the exporting country recognized by the Permanent Secretary or with regard to Japan, South Africa and the United Kingdom by the authorities specified in the Seventh Schedule certifying road worthiness and usability of the vehicle, except where the vehicle is imported by the categories of importers specified in paragraphs 1 to 6 in Part I of the Eighth Schedule.
(viii) be covered by a document issued by the appropriate authority in the exporting country and/or in the country of origin, acceptable by the Permanent Secretary as an evidence that the vehicle is not a stolen one. (ix) have been first registered not later than in the year following the year of their manufacture; (x) not be fitted with any bull bar.
Conditions under which the goods should be imported:
(a) Goods vehicles (lorries including double-cab heavy duty lorries and trucks other than 2x4 and 4x4 double-cab trucks) shall:
(i) be not more than 8 years from the date of first registration, at the date of shipment, except for a vehicle imported by the categories of importers specified at paragraphs 1 to 6 in Part I of the Eighth Schedule;
(ii) be consigned to the applicant whose name shall appear on the Bill of Lading and the manifest as the consignee;
(iii) be registered with the National Transport Authority in the name of the importer except where the vehicle is imported by an authorized dealer;
(iv) be a right-hand drive;
(v) be in good running condition and not damaged;
(vi) have its original chassis;
(vii) be covered by an inspection certificate in the form specified in the Sixth Schedule or containing the particulars and information required in the Sixth Schedule issued not earlier than 2 months before the date of shipment by a branch of Bureau Veritas or Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) or a competent authority in the exporting country recognized by the Permanent Secretary or with regard to Japan, South Africa and the United Kingdom by the authorities specified in the Seventh Schedule certifying road worthiness and usability of the vehicle, except where the vehicle is imported by the categories of importers specified in paragraphs 1 to 6 in Part I of the Eighth Schedule.
(viii) be covered by a document issued by the appropriate authority in the exporting country and/or in the country of origin, acceptable by the Permanent Secretary as an evidence that the vehicle is not a stolen one.
(ix) have been first registered not later than in the year following the year of their manufacture;
(x) not be fitted with any bull bar.
Conditions under which the goods should be imported (c) Vans (other than motor buses) designed to carry goods and/or to carry not more than 7 persons including the driver shall:
(i) be not more than 5 years from the date of first registration, at the date of shipment, except for a vehicle imported by the categories of importers specified at paragraphs 1 to 6 in Part I of the Eighth Schedule;
(ii) be consigned to the applicant whose name shall appear on the Bill of Lading and the manifest as the consignee;
(iii) be registered with the National Transport Authority in the name of the importer except where the vehicle is imported by an authorized dealer;
(iv) be a right-hand drive;
(v) be in good running condition and not damaged;
(vi) have its original chassis;
(vii) be covered by an inspection certificate in the form specified in the Sixth Schedule or containing the particulars and information required in the Sixth Schedule issued not earlier than 2 months before the date of shipment by a branch of Bureau Veritas or Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) or a competent authority in the exporting country recognized by the Permanent Secretary or with regard to Japan, South Africa and the United Kingdom by the authorities specified in the Seventh Schedule certifying road worthiness and usability of the vehicle, except where the vehicle is imported by the categories of importers specified in paragraphs 1 to 6 in Part I of the Eighth Schedule.
(viii) not be fitted with any bull bar.
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 of fee as appropriate:
i. In case of second hand motor vehicle imported from Japan a fee of 120,000 rupees
ii. For a second hand motor vehicle imported from other country a fee of 60,000 rupees
Clearance of Imported Consignment at Port of Entry.
The importer must produces 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.
Required documents for application:
1. A Photocopy of the appropriate trading license of the applicant if controlled 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.
3. In case of fishing vessels, factory ships & other vessels, clearance from fisheries department is needed
