Importing to Mauritania

Mauritania presents opportunities for tech and ICT imports, but navigating its regulatory and operational landscape can be difficult. Importers must prepare for bureaucratic procedures, high duties, and underdeveloped logistics that often slow down clearance and increase costs.

1. Complex Bureaucracy and Documentation

Importers face a maze of paperwork, with multiple approvals and certifications required for IT and telecom equipment. Missing or incomplete documents can hold shipments at customs.

2. High Duties and Taxes

Tech products are subject to elevated import duties and VAT. Without proper valuation and classification, costs can quickly escalate.

3. Corruption and Transparency Risks

Informal costs and corruption risks are common during customs clearance, making trusted local representation essential to avoid delays and penalties.

4. Underdeveloped Logistics Network

Limited inland transport infrastructure and weak distribution systems increase shipping times and last-mile delivery costs.

How to Overcome These Challenges

By working with IOR Africa, businesses can:

• Secure permits and approvals for IT, telecom, and high-tech imports

• Provide accurate HS code classification, documentation, and valuation

• Ensure transparent duty and tax management with reliable cost estimates to prevent any delays

• Navigate customs with compliance-first processes to reduce corruption risks