Madagascar Customs Regulations

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Customs Regulations - Madagascar
Moving to Madagascar or for that matter any country can become difficult-unless you make yourself aware of the customs regulation details in that country. After all, you do not want your belongings to be stranded in some port in the country. In some countries especially, customs regulations can be very stringent-and you may suddenly find yourself in a puddle. So, do your homework!

The customs regulations information listed on our website have been collected from several sources including information made-available-by embassies and government websites.

Major Citie(s) in Madagascar

Antananarivo
Antsiranana
Fianarantsoa
Mahajanga
Toamasina
Toliary

Customs Regulations applicable while shipping to Madagascar

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

  • Original passport
  • "Attestation Reservation de cale"
  • Letter of transfer from the shipper’s employer
  • Inventory (four copies) detailed, valued, in French, signed and dated by shipper, and consularized at origin (Describe all stereo, video and radio equipment, including make, model and serial number)
  • Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

  • SHIPPER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
  • All shipments inspected
  • Personal effects may be duty-free
  • Shipments must arrive within four months of customer

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

  • Food and consumable items: All canned meat products (including pork, sheep, fish, chicken, etc.) must have Certificate of Health
  • Electrical items and furniture must be more than six months old, otherwise, they are subject to Customs duties and taxes
  • Invoices required
  • Home computers are not accepted as personal effects and are subject to Customs duties and taxes
  • Books and tapes (audio and video) require an agreement from the Interior Ministry. No more than 25 audio and video tapes can be imported
  • Firearms require an agreement from the Defense Ministry
  • Phones and faxes require an agreement from Telecoms and Post

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Weapons, ammunition, military equipment
  • Drugs and narcotics
  • Alcohol and other spirits are prohibited and should be sent separately
  • Animal skins, stuffed animals, birds or fish
  • CBs and walkie-talkies (including children's toys)

MOTOR VEHICLES

  • High duties and taxes apply

PETS

  • Certificate of good health dated within three days of arrival
  • Rabies vaccination (within 30-180 days prior to arrival)>
  • Shipping as unaccompanied baggage not recommended

NOTE - Customs regulations of Madagascar are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to Madagascar (this destination )and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, Movers.com cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate before you make your move to Madagascar.

   
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