Documentation Requirements for Mali Customs
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Air WayBill
Importing to Mali
IOR Africa: Your Importer of Record Experts in Mali
Taxes: 18%
Duties: 0%
Lead times: 1 Week
Best carrier option: Freight Forwarder
Restricted items: Imports of narcotics and items falsely labeled as originating from Mali are banned. The following goods need prior approval from the relevant ministry: pharmaceuticals, veterinary products, vehicles larger than sedans, arms and ammunition, tobacco products, and fishing nets with mesh sizes smaller than 50 millimeters.
Importer of Record in Mali
A lot of imported software and documentation in Mali is in English or French, which can be a challenge for those who speak local languages like Bambara.
High import duties and taxes on tech products can make them expensive for both individuals and businesses, and limited competition among importers can drive prices even higher.
Mali has trade agreements with all the member countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), including Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. Additionally, the United States and WAEMU have a Trade & Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) that helps reduce trade barriers among its members. However, a locally registered entity is still required to act as the Importer of Record (IOR) for customs clearance.
IOR Africa offers a specialized Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution and can serve as your IOR. Under DDP incoterms, we handle the entire process for you, from pre-compliance and customs clearance to final delivery at any location in Mali.