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🇲🇻 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Maldivas

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Datos rápidos

Umbral libre de impuestos

$50

Paquetes bajo $50, libre de impuestos

IVA / Impuesto

15%

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

Tiempo de despacho

2-5 días

tramitación habitual

Tipos arancelarios por categoría

CategoríaTipo arancelarioCapítulo HS
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

Las tarifas mostradas corresponden a mercancías estándar. El tipo exacto depende del código HS de tu artículo.

Proceso de despacho de aduanas

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.

Tiempo de tramitación2-5 días
Tipo de IVA6% (TGST)

Qué esperar realmente

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.

Documentos necesarios

1

Factura comercial

Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario

2

Lista de empaque

Descripción detallada del contenido

3

Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)

Requerida para envíos postales

4

Guía aérea (AWB)

Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío

5

Certificado de origen

Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos

6

Licencia de exportación/importación

Para productos restringidos

Requisitos de licencia de importación

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.

Certificado de origen

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

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Artículos prohibidos y restringidos

Prohibidos

  • xNarcóticos y drogas ilegales
  • xExplosivos y materiales inflamables
  • xArmas y municiones
  • xProductos falsificados
  • xMoneda y documentos falsos

Restringidos (requiere permiso)

  • !Medicamentos
  • !Alimentos y bebidas
  • !Plantas y semillas
  • !Electrónica (baterías de litio)
  • !Perfumes y cosméticos

Rutas populares a Maldivas

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Preguntas frecuentes

What is the duty-free threshold for Maldivas?

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

What is the VAT rate on imports to Maldivas?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Maldivas 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 Maldivas?

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

What documents are needed to import into Maldivas?

To import into Maldivas, 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 Maldivas?

Maldivas 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.