Regulation

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

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The characteristics of the Regulation

Type of regulation:
Import Permit - required
Description of the regulation:

Import Permit (Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals crudePetroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals other than crude oil, white spirit, lubricating oil and greases)


[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

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How is the regulation enforced?

Where/when is the control enforced:
When application is made for an import permit
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

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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).


(1) Any person who imports any controlled goods shall apply for an import permit from the Permanent Secretary.
(2) The application shall : - (a) be made in triplicate; - (b) be made in the form set out in the Third Schedule.
(3) Subject to regulation 9, an application shall be submitted to the Permanent Secretary: - (a) prior to the shipment of the controlled goods; or - (b) in relation to goods in the Freeport zone, prior to the removal of any controlled goods from the Freeport zone.

Process is online ?:
Yes
Link to the process for complying:
https://tradenetmns.mu
Average time to get compliance:
Within 1 day
Cost estimate to get compliance:

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.

Once I have it, what do I have to do:

Proceed with Shipment and once goods arrived then request Clearance from Customs


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:

Documents needed:
1. A copy of the appropriate trading license of the applicant if controlled goods are imported for resale.

Authority delivering compliance:
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

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