Moroccan Customs
Glossary

The cost of customs clearance in Morocco depends on several criteria: CIF value of the goods, HS classification, customs regime chosen and port of unloading. Customs duties range from 2.5% to 40%, plus import VAT (20%), TPI and PFI taxes. To these duties are added the fees of a licensed customs broker (typically 0.5% to 2% of the customs value, with a minimum flat rate). Our firm provides a free personalized quote within 24h. See more in our import clearance service.

For any import to Morocco, you must provide: detailed commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading (B/L) or air waybill (AWB), certificate of origin, and the import commitment endorsed by your bank. Depending on the goods, additional approvals may be required: ONSSA for food and agriculture, ANRT for telecoms, certificates of conformity (CoC). A licensed customs broker checks all documents before submitting them via PORTNET to prevent any blockage. See our complete import guide and import clearance service.

Average clearance time depends on the port and the complexity of the file. In Casablanca, count 24 to 72h for a standard file. Tangier Med, Morocco's most modern port, processes most containers within 24-48h thanks to its automated single window. Agadir and Nador operate in 48 to 72h. With a licensed customs broker mastering PORTNET and BADR procedures, these timelines are guaranteed in 95% of cases. Our firm, with 15+ years of experience and 5,000+ files per year, applies an optimized process. See our import clearance services.

Customs duties in Morocco are calculated on the CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight) of the goods, converted to dirhams at the daily BAM exchange rate. You then apply the import duty rate (DI) according to the HS code — between 2.5% and 40% for most products. Add import VAT (20% standard), the TPI parafiscal tax, and possibly excise duties. Free trade agreements (EU, USA, Turkey) allow partial or total exemptions upon presentation of a valid certificate of origin. Our customs transit page covers preferential regimes.

ONSSA (National Office of Sanitary Safety of Food Products) issues sanitary and phytosanitary approvals required for any food, agricultural, veterinary or cosmetic import to Morocco. This includes foodstuffs, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meat, seeds, animal feed and animal-origin products. Without this approval, your goods remain blocked at customs. The procedure includes prior application, documentary review and sometimes physical inspection at the port. A licensed customs broker coordinates the entire procedure end to end. Details on our ONSSA authorization page.

Moroccans Living Abroad benefit from a preferential tax regime to import their personal vehicle: total or partial exemption from customs duties and VAT, under conditions. The vehicle must be registered in your name for at least 6 months, you must justify your MRE status (consular card, proof of residence), and the vehicle must not exceed 5 years for diesel, 8 years for petrol. Required documents: vehicle registration, purchase invoice, insurance contract, passport. Our firm assists MRE clients from start to finish. See our MRE vehicle import service.

A customs broker licensed by the Moroccan Customs Administration (ADII) holds an official approval allowing them to represent clients in all customs operations in Morocco: BADR declarations, cargo releases, disputes, transit procedures. A simple declarant has no such status and depends on a licensed broker. The ADII approval guarantees legal liability, financial surety, regulatory expertise and direct access to PORTNET and BADR systems. Our firm has been ADII-licensed for 15+ years, with a 5.0/5 rating from 26 Google reviews. See our customs transit page.

Yes, the EUR.1 certificate of origin remains fully valid under the Morocco-European Union association agreement. It allows EU-origin goods to be imported into Morocco with full or reduced exemption from customs duties, provided they meet preferential origin rules. The document must be endorsed by the customs of the exporting country before shipment. For shipments below €6,000, an invoice declaration replaces the EUR.1. A licensed customs broker checks eligibility and proper completion. See our shipping goods to Morocco guide.

Temporary admission (TA) is a suspensive regime allowing goods to be imported into Morocco for re-export, without immediate payment of duties and taxes. It applies to: temporary professional equipment (construction sites, events, film shoots), goods for processing (active processing), containers, samples and test material. A bank guarantee or surety covers potential payment if goods are not re-exported within the deadline (6 months, renewable). The procedure goes through a customs-validated request and rigorous follow-up. See our customs transit service.

ANRT (National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency) mandatorily approves any radio equipment and telecom terminal imported into Morocco: smartphones, modems, walkie-talkies, antennas, drones, WiFi equipment. Without an approval certificate, your products cannot be cleared or marketed. The procedure requires submitting a technical file (product sheet, declaration of conformity, test reports), payment of fees and a 2 to 4 week timeline. A licensed customs broker can coordinate approval and clearance in parallel. See our ANRT approval page.