🇲🇦 Import Customs & Duties: Morocco
Quick Facts
Duty-free threshold
$0
Duty applies from $0
VAT / Sales Tax
20%
CIF value + duty. Reduced VAT: 14% for transport equipment, 10% for food oils and tea, 7% for basic necessities. Additional parafiscal import tax (TPI) on some goods.
Clearance Time
2-3 days express, 7-14 postal days
typical processing
Duty Rates by Category
| Category | Duty Rate | HS Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 2.5-25% | HS 85 |
| Clothing | 25-40% | HS 61-62 |
| Footwear | 25-40% | HS 64 |
| Food products | 0-200% | HS 01-24 |
| Machinery | 2.5-10% | HS 84 |
| Cosmetics | 10-25% | HS 33 |
| Books | 0-2.5% | HS 49 |
| Toys | 10-25% | HS 95 |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on the HS code of your item.
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Customs Clearance Process
Administration des Douanes (douane.gov.ma). BADR electronic system (Base Automatisee des Douanes en Reseau). Casablanca-Tanger main ports, Tanger Med is one of Africa's largest. Customs broker required for commercial imports. French/Arabic documentation.
What to Actually Expect
Relatively efficient for Africa. BADR system works well. EU goods get preferential rates under Association Agreement. Can be slow for postal, 1-2 weeks. Express clears 2-3 days. Tanger Med port is Africa's largest container port. De minimis MAD 1,250 (~$125). Corruption lower than regional average.
Required Documents
Commercial Invoice
Item description, quantity, value, sender and receiver details
Packing List
Detailed description of contents in each package
Customs Declaration (CN22/CN23)
Required for postal shipments
Air Waybill (AWB)
Generated by the carrier when booking the shipment
Certificate of Origin
May be required for reduced duties (FTA/preferential rates)
Export/Import License
For restricted goods (electronics, medicines, chemicals)
Import License Requirements
Most goods can be imported freely. Import license required for controlled goods (arms, certain chemicals, certain agricultural products under quotas). IMANOR conformity certificates for some products. Pharmaceuticals need Ministry of Health authorization. Sugar imports face 47% duty.
Certificate of Origin
Chambre de Commerce, d'Industrie et de Services issues certificates. EU-Morocco Association Agreement provides preferential rates for EU goods. FTAs with USA, Turkey, and many Arab states. Pan-Euro-Mediterranean cumulation of origin rules.
Learn more →Prohibited & Restricted Items
Prohibited
- xNarcotics and illegal drugs
- xExplosives and flammable materials
- xWeapons and ammunition
- xCounterfeit goods
- xCounterfeit currency and documents
Restricted (permit required)
- !Medicines and pharmaceuticals
- !Food and beverages
- !Plants and seeds
- !Electronics (lithium batteries)
- !Perfumes and cosmetics (volume limits)
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Duty & Tax Estimate
Estimated import charges when shipping goods to Morocco:
| Goods Value | Duty | VAT/Tax | Total Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $13 | $13 | $25 |
| $100 | $25 | $25 | $50 |
| $200 | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| $500 | $125 | $125 | $250 |
| $1000 | $250 | $250 | $500 |
Estimates only. Actual duties depend on product category and HS code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duty-free threshold for Morocco?
Morocco has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Morocco?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Morocco is 20%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Reduced VAT: 14% for transport equipment, 10% for food oils and tea, 7% for basic necessities. Additional parafiscal import tax (TPI) on some goods.
How long does customs clearance take in Morocco?
Typical customs clearance in Morocco takes 2-3 days express, 7-14 postal days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Morocco?
To import into Morocco, 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 Morocco?
Morocco 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.