Madagascar
Madagascar Customs Contacts:
Website: http://www.douanes.gov.mg/
Telephone: +2612222916
Address: General Rue Rabehevitra Antaninarenina, BP 262 Antananarivo, Madagascar
Madagascar is an island country in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Southeast Africa. It is a member of the United Nations, the Organisation internationale de la francophonie and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Madagascar is a country very open to foreign trade, and most of the products can be imported without an import license. Madagascar consistently runs a trade deficit. Exports consist mainly of unprocessed agricultural products and some extracted minerals. The main trading partners of Madagascar are still the European Union (its main client for exports), the United States and China.
Tariffs
Tariffs and duty rates are constantly revised and are subject to change without notice.
Madagascar adopted the ATA Carnet System in 2013, in order to facilitate foreign trade and boost the country’s economic development. ATA Carnets, already used in more than 70 countries, enables companies to move goods in or out of Madagascar for up to a year without paying duties or taxes.
Customs duties range from five to 20 per cent on Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of goods. Some capital goods and products used for further processing from sectors in agricultural and textile, as well as those associated in health security, renewable energy, sports equipment are exempt from customs duties.
Documentary requirements
According to Madagascar regulations, all cargo shipped to the country requires a Cargo tracking note called Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons (BSC).
Bordereau de suivi des cargaisons (BSC) is a cargo tracking note. The BCS needs to be electronically submitted either by the exporter or forwarding agent before the goods have been shipped.
Other necessary documents include:
- commercial Invoice
- bill of Lading/Airway Bill
- packing list
- original and copy of the certificate of tax registration for the first operation
- certificate of insurance
According to the category of goods or services being brought into Madagadscar, relevant additional authorisations from supervising departments might be required.
Certificates
All perishable foods must be labelled in French or English before sale of the product, with the following information:
- origin of the product
- sell-by or use-by date
- list of ingredients
- recommended storage method
- name and registration number (if applicable) of the manufacturer
- intended use of the product (if applicable).
Methods of Payment:
- letters of credit
- open accounts
- cash in advance
- documentary collection.
Sources:
http://www.wildmadagascar.org/overview/loc/09-economy.html
https://madagascar.visahq.com/customs/
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Madagascar-FOREIGN-TRADE.html
