🇲🇻 Einfuhrzoll und Abgaben: Malediven

Kurz & knapp

Zollfreier Schwellenwert

$50

Pakete unter $50, zollfrei

MwSt / Steuer

15%

CIF value + duty. Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) at 16% for tourism sector. General GST at 6%.

Verzollungsdauer

2-5 Tage

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Zollsätze nach Kategorie

KategorieZollsatzHS-Kapitel
Electronics0-15%85
Clothing10-25%61-62
Footwear15-25%64
Food & Beverages0-25%01-24
Machinery0-10%84
Cosmetics10-25%33
Books0%49
Toys & Games10-15%95

Angegebene Sätze gelten für Standardwaren. Der genaue Satz hängt vom HS-Code Ihres Artikels ab.

Verzollungsprozess

Maldives Customs Service manages imports. Electronic customs declaration system (Asycuda++). Island nation heavily dependent on imports. Male port handles most goods. Tourism-related imports may get preferential treatment. Almost everything is imported, food, fuel, construction materials.

Bearbeitungszeit2-5 Tage
MwSt.-Satz6% (TGST)

Was tatsächlich zu erwarten ist

Small island nation with limited port capacity. Male port is the sole major entry point. All resort islands receive goods via domestic transshipment from Male. Clearance generally efficient for a small developing country. Tourism industry drives most imports. TGST (Tourism Goods and Services Tax) applies. DHL and FedEx serve Male. Inter-atoll delivery depends on local logistics.

Erforderliche Dokumente

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Handelsrechnung

Artikelbeschreibung, Menge, Wert, Absender- und Empfängerdaten

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Packliste

Detaillierte Inhaltsauflistung

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Zollerklärung (CN22/CN23)

Erforderlich für Postsendungen

4

Luftfrachtbrief (AWB)

Wird vom Spediteur erstellt

5

Ursprungszeugnis

Kann für reduzierte Zölle erforderlich sein

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Export-/Importlizenz

Für eingeschränkte Waren

Anforderungen an Einfuhrlizenzen

Alcohol is prohibited for locals (available only in resort islands for tourists). Pork restricted similarly. Pharmaceuticals need Maldives Food and Drug Authority approval. Weapons strictly banned. Religious materials other than Islam prohibited.

Ursprungszeugnis

Issued by Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry. SAFTA preferential certificates for South Asian trade. WTO member since 1995.

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Verbotene & eingeschränkte Waren

Verboten

  • xBetäubungsmittel und illegale Drogen
  • xSprengstoff und brennbare Materialien
  • xWaffen und Munition
  • xGefälschte Waren
  • xFalschgeld und gefälschte Dokumente

Eingeschränkt (Genehmigung erforderlich)

  • !Medikamente
  • !Lebensmittel und Getränke
  • !Pflanzen und Samen
  • !Elektronik (Lithiumbatterien)
  • !Parfüm und Kosmetik

Beliebte Routen nach Malediven

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is the duty-free threshold for Malediven?

The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Malediven is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.

What is the VAT rate on imports to Malediven?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Malediven is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) at 16% for tourism sector. General GST at 6%.

How long does customs clearance take in Malediven?

Typical customs clearance in Malediven takes 2-5 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Malediven?

To import into Malediven, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.

What items are prohibited from import into Malediven?

Malediven prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.