Morocco

Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Copy passport showing entry permit
• Packing list
• Certificate of change of residence (returning citizens; certificate must be stamped by the Moroccan Consulate in the country of departure)
• Original rated bill of lading  (OBL) / express release / air waybill (AWB)
• Detailed inventory in French dated, valued, and signed by the owner of the goods
• Invoices for electrical, hi-fi appliances and items bought less than 6 months prior to import
• Resident permit / work permit / letter of employment
• Salary advice for the last 2 years (returning citizens)
• Exemption certificate, if applicable (returning citizens)

 

Specific Information

• Documents must be express mailed 15 days prior to shipment arrival to apply for any possible duty-free exemption.
• Used household goods and personal effects are duty free if they have been in the owner of the goods’ possession and use for a minimum of 6 months and an exemption certificate has been obtained.
• Containers are systematically checked by Customs.
• • Therefore, it is recommended that electrical household appliances are loaded at the doors of the container for easy access by Customs.

 

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• Original registration card
• OBL / AWB

 

Specific Information

• The OBL must state the engine number, chassis number, and weight of the vehicle.
• To avoid unnecessary delays and charges for demurrage and storage due to lengthy Customs procedures, documents must be received by agent at least 1 month prior to shipment arrival.
• Vehicles older than 5 years cannot be imported permanently but can enter the country for a period not to exceed 6 months.
  • Exportation after the 6 month period is required.
• Diplomatic vehicles older than 5 months can be imported but must be exported upon the owner of the goods’ departure from Morocco.

 

Pets

Documents Required

• Vaccination record
• Veterinary health certificate
• Authorization from the Ministry of Health (birds)

 

Specific Information

• The veterinary health certificate must be issued at the point of origin and issued within 10 days of import.
• The vaccination record must be issued within 6 months of arrival in Morocco.
• Authorization from the Ministry of Health is required for the importation of birds, including falcons and hawks.

 

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Firearms and ammunition (only smooth barreled hunting weapons are permitted but retained by Customs until a firearm and hunting permit is obtained).
• • For this reason, firearms and ammunition must be easily identifiable and placed near the doors of the container.

 

Prohibited Items

• Phones, answering machines, and fax machines
• Unlawful drugs

 

Consignment Instructions

Recommended:  Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.