Consumer Protection Regulations GN 5 of 2012

Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
GN 135/1999
THE CONSUMER PROTECTION (PRICE AND SUPPLIES CONTROL) ACT
Regulations made by the Minister under section 35 of the Consumer Protection (Price and
Supplies Control) Act
1. These regulations may be cited as the Consumer Protection (Control of Imports)

Regulations 1999.
2. In these regulations-
"authorised dealer" has the same meaning as in the Consumer Protection (Licensing of
Authorised Dealers in Imported Second-Hand Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2000.
Added by [GN No. 47 of 2000]
“authorised dealer” has the same meaning as in the Consumer Protection (Importation and
Sale of Second-hand Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2004
Added by [GN No. 147 of 2011, w.e.f. 01.08.2011]
"bonded warehouse" has the same meaning as in the Customs Act 1988;
"bull bar" means any structure, made of steel, stainless steel, aluminium, or any other alloy,
metal or other hard material, in the nature of a crash bar fitted to the front or the rear of a
vehicle, whether it is an integral part of the original design of the vehicle or not;
"classic or vintage motor car" means a motor car which has been registered on or before 31
December 1948;
"plastic carry bag" has the same meaning as in the Environment Protection (Plastic Carry
Bags) Regulations 2004;
Amended by [GN No. 185 of 2003]; [GN No. 191 of 2004]
“controlled goods" means the goods specified in the First Schedule;
"customs territory"-
(a) means that part of Mauritius over which customs authority is exercisable
excluding a Freeport zone; and
(b) with respect to fit import of rough diamonds, includes a freeport zone;
"date of shipment" means the date of –

(a) a Bill of Lading;
(b) an Airway Bill or the flight appearing therein whichever is the later;
(c) a Postal Receipt;
(d) a Notice of Arrival of goods issued by an organisation providing a courier
service.
"effective date" means the date on which –

(a) all information, particulars and documents required in respect of an application
for an import permit under regulation 5 or an approval to remove any controlled
goods from the Customs under regulation 10 are submitted by the applicant;
and
(b) the Permanent Secretary obtains from any person consulted under regulation
5(4) such information or clearance as he may require;
"freeport zone" has the same meaning as in the Freeport Act 1992;
"hook of small size" has the same meaning as in the Fisheries and Marine Resources
(Prohibition of the Use of Hooks of Small Size) Regulations 2011;
Added by [GN No. 173 of 2011 w.e.f. 08.10.11]
"H.S. Code" means the H.S. Code referred to in the Customs Tariff Act;
'import” -
(a) means bring into the customs territory or cause to be brought into the customs
territory; and
(b) includes the removal of goods from the freeport zone for the local market;
"import permit' means the import permit specified in regulation 4;

“individual importer” means any person, other than an authorised dealer, importing a second-
hand motor vehicle for his bona fide personal use;
"motor-car" has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic Act;
"motor vehicle" has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic Act;
1“originating from Japan” means, in relation to any second-hand motor vehicle parts and
accessories or any vehicle specified in item 4A of the fifth Schedule, exported from Japan, as
from 11 March 2011-06-11
(a) Directly to Mauritius; or
(b) To Mauritius and passing through any other country on their voyage to Mauritius
whether transhipped in that other country or not;
Added by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]
"Permanent Secretary" means the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for the
subject of commerce-,
“prohibited goods" means the goods specified in the Second Schedule;
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w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 3, amended regulation 2 of the principal regulations by inserting, in
the appropriate alphabetical order, the new definition of “originating from Japan”, “Radiation Protection
Authority “ and “transhipment”
Regulation 11 and 12 of GN 79 of 2011 is being reproduced hereunder:

11 (1) Subject to paragraph (2), these regulations shall not apply to any second-hand motor vehicle parts and
accessories or second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor vehicles which are exported to Mauritius before
the coming into operation of these regulations.
(2) Where any second-hand motor vehicle parts and accessories or second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor
vehicles are exported to Mauritius before the coming into operation of these regulations are certified, at
the coming into operations of these regulations, not to be free from removable radioactive surface
contamination by the Radiation Protection Authority, the importer shall, at his own expense, return the
contaminated vehicle parts and accessories or contaminated vehicle to its supplier not later than 2
months from the date they are found to be contaminated.
(3) Any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to return any contaminated vehicle parts and accessories
or contaminated vehicle within the period specified under paragraph (2) shall commit an offence and
shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 100,000 rupees and to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding 3 years.
12. These regulations shall come into operation on 23 May 2011.
“Radiation Protection Authority“ means the Radiation Protection Authority established under
section 4 of the Radiation Protection Act;
"remove" means remove-

(a) from the customs territory; or
(b) from a freeport zone through the customs territory;
(c) from a bonded warehouse, on payment of all duty and taxes;
“transhipment” has the same meaning as in the Customs Act;
"Value" has the same meaning as in the Customs Act 1988.
3. No person shall import any prohibited goods.
4. Subject to regulation 7, no person shall import any controlled goods unless he holds an
import permit.
14A. Notwithstanding the other provisions of these regulations, no person shall import any
second –hand motor vehicle parts and accessories originating from Japan.
5. (1) Any person who imports any controlled goods shall apply for an import permit
from the Permanent Secretary.
(2) The application shall-

(a) be made in triplicate;
(b) be made in the form set out in the Third Schedule.
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w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 4, amended the principal regulations by inserting, after regulation 4,
the new regulation 4A.
See regulations 11 and 12 of GN79 of 2011

(3) Subject to regulation 9, an application shall be submitted to the Permanent
Secretary-
(a) prior to the shipment of the controlled goods; or
(b) in relation to goods in the freeport zone, prior to the removal of any
controlled goods from the freeport zone.
(4) The Permanent Secretary may, before issuing a permit –

(a) consult such person he considers necessary;
(b) request the applicant to furnish such additional information or document
as he may reasonably require.
(5) The Permanent Secretary shall, in relation to the goods set out in the, second
column of the Fourth Schedule, grant an import permit, subject to the restrictions
set out in the third column of the Fourth Schedule.
(6) The Permanent Secretary shall, in relation to the goods set out in the second
column of the Fifth Schedule, grant an import permit subject to the conditions
set out in the third column of the Fifth Schedule.
(6A) (a) The security required to be given by an authorised dealer pursuant to

item 4A(iii) of the Fifth Schedule shall not cover more than 20 import
permits at any time.
(b) No import permit shall, in respect of which security is required pursuant

to item 4A(iii) of the Fifth Schedule, be issued to an authorised dealer
where, at the time of an application for a permit, the number of vehicles-
(i) to be imported; and
(ii) already imported and which have not been certified to be free
from removable radioactive surface contamination by the
Radiation Protection Authority, exceeds 20.

(7) The Permanent Secretary may refuse to issue an import permit where the
importer fails to comply with any provision of these regulations.
16. (1) An import permit shall-

(a) be valid for a maximum period of 12 months;
Amended by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]
(b) not be transferable;

(c) relate to the goods specified in the permit; and
(d) be subject to any conditions that the Permanent Secretary may impose.
(2) Any controlled goods shall be shipped on or before the expiry date of the import
permit.
(3) The Permanent Secretary may, where the holder of the permit makes a written
request to that effect, amend any of the following matters contained in the permit
-
(a) the quantity of goods;
(a) the value of the goods;
(b) the country of origin;
(c) country from which goods are consigned;
(d) name and address of beneficiary;
(e) mode of payment; and
(f) the name of the bank.
(4) An import permit issued under these regulations shall be without prejudice to the
obligation of the importer to comply with any other enactment in force in
Mauritius relating to the goods covered by the import permit.
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w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 5, amended regulation 6 (1) (a) of the principal regulations, by deleting
the words “be issued within 3 working days after the effective date and”.
As at 22.05.11 before amendments as per GN 79 of 2011, Regulation 6 (1) (a) read as follows:
“be issued within 3 working days after the effective date - and be valid for a maximum period of 12 months;”

(5) The Permanent Secretary may cancel an import permit if he is satisfied that the
holder of the permit no longer requires the permit.
(6) Subject to paragraph (2) of regulation 8, no person other than the holder of the
import permit, shall retain the permit in his custody.
7. No import permit shall be required in respect of the following controlled goods -

(a) household and personal effects of a passenger (excluding second-hand vehicles
and secondhand equipment and tools for commercial or industrial use);
(b) samples of no commercial value involving no transfer of funds;
(c) goods for shipstores and transshipment;
(d) goods donated to the Government of Mauritius by a foreign Government.
Amended by [GN No. 195 of 2004]
8. (1) No bank shall, in respect of the importation of any controlled goods, open a
letter of credit or effect any payment in foreign currency in favour of any person
except on production of the original import permit.
(2) The bank shall retain the original import permit produced under paragraph (1).
19. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Permanent Secretary may, on good cause shown
by the importer in respect of controlled goods already imported, grant an import
permit subject to the payment by the importer to the Accountant-General of a
fee of -
(a) subject to subparagraph (aa), 50,000 rupees in the case of a second-
hand motor vehicle;
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w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 6 (a) (i), amended regulation 9 (1) (a) of the principal regulations, by
deleting the words “25,000 rupees” and replacing them by the words “subject to subparagraph (aa), 50,000
rupees”.
As at 22.05.11 before amendments as per GN 79 of 2011, Regulation9 (1) (a) read as follows:
“25,000 rupees in the case of a second-hand motor vehicle;”
1(aa) 100,000 rupees in the case of a vehicle specified at item 4A of the Fifth
Schedule
(b) 5,000 rupees in the case of any other controlled goods.
2(2) (a) The fee of 50,000 rupees payable under paragraph 1 (a) shall not apply
to the categories of importers specified in Part I of the Eighth Schedule.
(b) The fee of 5,000 rupees payable under paragraph 1(b) shall not apply to
the categories of importers specified in Part II of the Eighth Schedule.
Amended by [GN No. 39 of 2003]; [GN No. 69 of 2003]; [GN No. 195 of 2004]
10. (1) No person shall remove any controlled goods from the customs unless-
(a) he holds an import permit; and
(b) he obtains the written approval of the Permanent Secretary.
(2) The Permanent Secretary may, for the purpose of granting an approval under
paragraph (1), request the importer to furnish the original and one copy of the
relevant invoice of the goods together with the original and one copy of the
related Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, or other document of title acceptable to the
Permanent Secretary, or Postal Receipt or the Notice of Arrival of goods issued
by an organisation providing a courier service as the case may be and such
additional information or document as he may reasonably requireand consult
such person as he considers necessary.
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a w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 6 (a) (ii), amended regulation 9 (1) of the principal regulations by
inserting, after subparagraph (a), the new subparagraph (aa).
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w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 6 (b), amended regulation 9 (2) (a) of the principal regulations, by
deleting the figure “25,000 rupees” and replacing them by the figure “50,000”.
“The fee of 25,000 rupees payable under paragraph 1 (a) shall not apply to the categories of importers specified
in Part I of the Eighth Schedule.”

Amended by [GN No. 39 of 2003]; [GN No. 195 of 2004] [GN No 150 of 2011 w.e.f.
06.08.12]
1(3) (a) Subject to subparagraphs (b) and (c), the Permanent Secretary shall
grant an approval' subject to such conditions as he thinks fit and, in
relation to goods specified in the second column of the Fifth Schedule,
subject to the additional conditions specified in the third column of that
Schedule.
(b) Subject to the Fifth Schedule, where an importer fails to furnish the pre-
shipment inspection certificate required at item 4(a)(vii), item 4(b)(iii),
item 4(c)(vii) and item 4(d)(ix) of the Fifth Schedule, the Permanent
Secretary shall grant an approval to the importer subject to -
(i) the payment of a fee of 15,000 rupees to the Accountant-
General;
(ii) the vehicle being inspected by the local branch of Bureau Veritas
or any local inspection body acceptable by the Permanent
Secretary; and
(iii) the submission of a certificate of inspection carried out under

subparagraph (ii) which shall be in the form specified in the Sixth
Schedule.
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(c) (i) The Permanent Secretary shall, in addition to other conditions
specified under these regulations, grant an approval in reation to
a vehicle specified at item 4A of the Fifth Schedule where-
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w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 7 (a), amended regulation 10 (3) (a) of the principal regulations, by
deleting the words “within 3 working days after the effective date”.
“Subject to subparagraphs (b) and (c), the Permanent Secretary shall grant an approval' within 3 working days
after the effective date subject to such conditions as he thinks fit and, in relation to goods specified in the
second column of the Fifth Schedule, subject to the additional conditions specified in the third column of that
Schedule.”

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w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 7 (b), amended regulation 10 (3) of the principal regulations, by
repealing subparagraph (c).and replacing it by the new subparagraph (c)
As at 22.05.11 before amendments as per GN 79 of 2011, Regulation10 (3) (c) read as follows:
(A) the importer furnishes an original Certificate of Conformity
required at item 4A(i) of the Fifth Schedule; and
(B) the imported vehicle is certified to be free from removable
radioactive surface contamination by the Radiation
Protection Authority.
(ii) Where an importer fails to furnish a Certificate of Conformity
required at item 4A(i) of the Fifth Schedule, the Permanent
Secretary shall not grant an approval unless-
(A) The imported vehicle is certified to be free from
removable radioactive surface contamination by the
Radiation Protection Authority; and
(B) A payment of 100,000 rupees is made to the Accountant-
General
(iii) Where any imported second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor
vehicle is certified not to be free from removable radioactive
surface contamination by the Radiation Protection Authority, the
Permanent Secretary shall not give an approval.
(d) Subject to subparagraph (e), where the date of issue of the import
permit is after the date of shipment of a second-hand motor vehicle or of
any other controlled goods, the Permanent Secretary may grant an
approval subject to payment by the importer to the Accountant-General
of a fee of-
1(i) 50,000 rupees in the case of a second-hand motor vehicle;
“The payment of the fee of 15,000 rupees under sub paragraph (b)(i) shall not apply to an importer specified at
paragraph 7 of Part I of the Eighth Schedule.”

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w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 7 (c), amended regulation 10 (3) (d) (i) of the principal regulations, by
deleting the figure “25,000” and replacing it by the figure “50,000”
As at 22.05.11 before amendments as per GN 79 of 2011, Regulation10 (3) (d) (i) read as follows:
“25,000 rupees in the case of a second-hand motor vehicle;”
(ii) 5,000 rupees in the case of any controlled goods other than
second-hand motor vehicles.
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(e) The fees of 50,000 rupees and 5,000 rupees payable under
subparagraph (d) shall not apply to importers specified in Parts I and II of
the Eighth Schedule respectively.
11. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Permanent Secretary shall not approve the
removal of goods under regulation 10 if -
(a) the importer does not produce the documents specified in regulation
10(2);
(b) the additional information or other document requested under regulation
10(2) has not been furnished;
(c) after consulting any person, he is satisfied that the removal of goods
cannot be approved.
(2) For the purpose of approving the removal of goods from the Customs, the
Permanent Secretary may, in the absence of the original invoice and the
relevant shipping documents, accept-
(a) an invoice and a Bill of Lading, an Airway Bill, a Postal Receipt or a
Notice of Arrival of goods issued by an organisation providing a courier
service which have been received from overseas through a telefacsimile
apparatus; or
(c) the original Customs Provisional Bill of Entry and the final Customs Bill of
Entry.
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w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 7 (d), amended regulation 10 (3) (e) of the principal regulations, by
deleting the figure “25,000” and replacing it by the figure “50,000”
As at 22.05.11 before amendments as per GN 79 of 2011, Regulation10 (3) (e) read as follows:
“The fees of 25,000 rupees and 5,000 rupees payable under subparagraph (d) shall not apply to importers
specified in Parts I and II of the Eighth Schedule respectively.”

11A. (1) Notwithstanding the other provisions of these regulations, the Permanent
Secretary may authorise the performance of any act or thing required to be done
under these regulations to be made or done electronically through such
computer system via the TradeNet, as may be approved by him.
(2) For the purpose of these regulations "TradeNet" has the same meaning as in
the Customs (Use o Computer) Regulations 1997.
(3) With effect from such date as may be notified in the Gazette, Permanent
Secretary may direct that any matter, act or thing referred to in this regulation
shall be made or done electronically or otherwise.

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11B. (1) Where any imported second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor vehicle is certified
not to be free from removable radioactive surface contamination by the
Radiation Protection Authority, the importer shall, at his own expense, return the
contaminated vehicle to its supplier not later than 2 months from the date the
vehicle is found to be contaminated.
(2) Any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to return any contaminated
vehicle within the period specified under paragraph (1) shall commit an offence
and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 100,000 rupees and to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years.
11C. Any security by means of a bank guarantee, issued by a Bank in Mauritius for the
purpose of these regulations, shall not be released unless there is written approval of
the permanent Secretary.
11D. Item 4(a)(vii)(B) of the Fifth Schedule shall not apply to a motor car, specified in Sub-
part A of Part III of the First Schedule to the Excise Act, which is shipped on or before 31
October 2011 by an importer referred to in paragraph 6 of Part I of the Eighth Schedule.
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w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 8, amended the principal regulations, by by inserting, after regulation
11A, the new regulations 11B and 11C

12. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Supplies (Control of Imports) Regulations 1991 are
revoked.
(2) The Supplies (Control of Imports) Regulations 1991 shall continue to apply to
any matter relating to the importation of controlled goods under an import permit
issued prior to the coming into force of these regulations.
13. These regulations shall come into operation on the 30 August 1999.
FIRST SCHEDULE
(regulation 2)
LIST OF CONTROLLED GOODS
PART I
General Goods
H. S. Code Description of Goods
10.06 ... ... ... ... Rice

11.01 ... ... ... ... Wheat or meslin flour
15.07 ... ... ... Soya bean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically
modified
15.11 ... Palm oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically
Modified
15.12 ... ... Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions, whether
or not refined, but not chemically modified
15.14 ... ... ... ... Rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions whether or not refined but
not chemically modified
1515.21 ... ... ... Maize (corn) oil and its fractions (crude)
1515.29 ... ... ... Maize (corn) oil and its fractions (other)
2523.21] ... ... ... Portland Cement

2523.29]
27.09 ... ... ... ... Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals crude
27.10 ... ... ... ... Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals other than
crude oil, white spirit, lubricating oil and greases.
3604.10 ... ... ... Fireworks (including fireworks commonly known as "petards"
3811.90 Potassium-Based Additive
3923.211
Plastic carry bags (vest type)
3923.291
401220 - Used pneumatic tyres of rubber
4015.901]... … Life jackets
6307.20]
6506.101 ... ... ... Motor-cyclists' helmets (crash helmets)
Articles of asbestos-cement as follows –
6811.10 - Sheets
6811 30 - Pipes, tubes and accessories, fittings
6811.20 - Tiles
6811.90 - Flowering pots
6811.20 - Panels
6811.90 – Wash basins
6811.90 - Chimney cowls
6811.90 - Gutters of asbestos cement
6811.90 - Sign plates, sinks, letters and numbers
6811.90 - Structural frames
6811.90 - Washers, troughs
6811.90 - Window frames, Window sills reservoirs
Articles of asbestos fibres and of mixtures with a basis of asbestos as follows –
6812.50 - Thread, knitted and woven fabric, clothing headgear, Footwear, clothing
accessories
6812.60 - Paper, millboard and felt of asbestos and asbestos mixtures
6812.70 - Compressed asbestos fibre jointing
6812.90 - Cords, strings
6813.10 - Brake linings, brake pads
6813.90 - Friction material and articles thereof (valves, filters, clutch facings and
gaskets)
71.8 ... Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-
manufactured forms, or in powder form
7102.10}
7102.21} Rough diamonds (other than those imported from Liberia)
7102.31}
7112.10 ... ... .. Waste and scrap of gold including metal clad with gold but excluding
sweepings containing other precious metals
Falling under Chapter 72 ..Corrugated iron sheets excluding of a type commonly known as
"Tole Canadien"
8407.2100 Outboard motors (above 15 HP)
84.23 ... ... ... Weighing machinery

84.81 Low Pressure, non-adjustable
90.26 regulators for use with butane
90.32 and liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG) – specifications
90.16... Balances
8516.10 ... ... ... Electric water heaters and immersion heaters and parts thereof
85.44 ... ... ... ... Electric Cable insulated with plastic materials Armoured Electric Cables
8536.20 - Automatic Circuit Breaker with Residual Current Devices<1000 V
8536.501 - Residual Current Switches<1000 V ('interrupteur differentiel')
8536.901 - Leakage modules<1000 V
87.02 ... ... ... ... Public transport type, passenger motor vehicles, bus
8706.001 ... ... ... Bus chassis fitted with engines

89.01 ... ... ... Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and
similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
89.02 ... ... ... ... Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels for processing or
preserving fishery products
89.04 ... ... ... ... Tugs and pusher craft
90.17 ... ... ... Instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example
measuring rods and tapes)
9018.31 ... ... Syringes with or without needles
9018.39 ... ... ... Sutures and ligatures
9021 ... Sirolimus and other drug-eluting stents
9504.301- Games operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or other means
of payment, other than bowling alley equipment, in completely knocked
down condition
9504.309- Games operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or other means
of payment, other than bowling alley equipment, not in completely knocked
down conditio
9613.20 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, refillable
Second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor vehicles
Second-hand motor vehicle parts and accessories

Other used, scrapped and second-hand goods
Tubes and Hoses (other than tubes and hoses consisting of a metal reinforcement) for
connecting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders to domestic gas appliances.
Added by [GN No. 139 of 2000]; [GN No. 24 of 2001]; [GN No. 34 of 2002]; [GN No. 143 of
2002]; [GN No. 3 of 2003]; [GN No. 34 of 2003]; [GN No. 181 of 2003]; [GN No. 65 of 2004];
[GN No.176 of 2004]; [GN No. 191 of 2004]; [GN No. 76 of 2005]; [GN No. 99 of 2005]; [GN
No. 181 of 2005]; [GN No. 26 of 2006]; [GN No. 63 of 2006]; [GN No. 122 of 2006]; [GN No.
145 of 2006]; [GN No. 246 of 2006]; [GN No. 52 of 2007]; [GN No. 42 of 2008], ; [GN No.
182 of 2011 w.e.f. 29.10.11]; [GN No. 191 of 2011]
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PART II
Repealed by [Act No. 16 of 2004]
SECOND SCHEDULE
(regulation 2)
(List of prohibited goods)
1. Ball valve bottles
2. Explosive caps for toy pistols and guns containing a mixture of potassium chlorate and
red phosphorus
3. Fire crackers of a type commonly known as "petards rapes"
4. White phosphorous matches
5. Motor vehicle rubber tyres which have been remoulded, recapped or regrooved
6. Kerosene stoves of a type commonly known as "lampes vertes" and parts thereof
7. Deleted by [GN No. 88 of 2007]
8. Ivory and Tortoise Shell
9. Underwater fishing guns
10. Sugar and chocolate confectionary and bubble/chewing gum in the form of cigarettes
11. Second-hand motor vehicle spare parts and accessories as follows:-
(a) Tubes and wheels;
(b) Macpherson strut assembly;

(c) Injector nozzles;
(d) Chassis and parts thereof,
(e) Brake linings;
(f) Clutch nut and parts thereof;
(g) Filters;
(h) Hoses;
(i) Engine mountings;
(j) Belts;
(k) Oil seals;
(l) Ball joints;
(m) Bearings;
(n) Shock absorbers;
(o) Coil spring, leaf spring and torsion bar;
(p) Body shells of motor-cars or any parts of motor-cars originally welded by the
manufacturer to their structured body shells or chassis"
(q) Jacks;
(r) second-hand motor vehicles tyres other than second-hand motor vehicle tyres
imported by any firm operating in the export processing zone for re-export as
retreaded tyres.

12. Toy motor-cyclists' helmets
13. "Roll your own cigarettes" papers imported under H.S. Code No. 48.13
14. Electric Water Heater with bare element and parts and accessories thereof
15. Portable electric lamps commonly known as laser penlights/torches of 1 MW (milliwatt)

or more.
16. Toy pistols and guns with projectiles
17. Containers performing the function of "Aerosols" using C.F.C's (Chlorofluorocarbons) as

propellant with contents other than pharmaceutical products
18. The following items containing C.F.C's (Chlorofluorocarbons) as refrigerant orblowing

agent-
Refrigerators, freezers, refrigerating cabinets, showcases, counters and other

refrigerating or freezing furnitures, chilling units, coolers, air conditioners
(including motor vehicle air conditioners), automatic beverage-vending
machines, incorporating refrigerating devices, cold- room equipment,
refrigerated transport vehicles, refrigerator insulation, freezer insulation, foam
packings, dehumidifiers, fishing boat refrigeration equipment, and styrofoam.
19. Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos) and its products
20. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and its products
21. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and its products
22. Polychlorinated terphenyis (PCT) and its products
23. Tris (2, 3 - Dibromopropyl) Phospate and its products
24. PVCteethers and teething rings

25. Rolling machines (other than rolling machines of industrial types) used to manufacture
cigarettes.
27. All round logs and timber products from Liberia.
28. Bull Bar
29. Asbestos fibres as follows -
(a) Actinolite
(b) Anthophylite
(c) Amosite
(d) Tremolite
30. Amended by [GN No. 49 of 2005]; Deleted by [GN No. 164 of 2005]
Toy known as “Yoyo water ball”
32. Any jelly confectionery including jelly mini cups or mini capsules which are intended for
human consumption and contain E425 (konjac), including konjac gum or konjac
glucomannane.
33. Any jelly mini cup or any jelly mini capsule which is intended for human consumption
and which contains food additives E400 (alginic acid), E401 (sodium i alginate), E402
(potassium alginate), E403 (ammonium alginate), E404 (calcium alginate), E405
(propane - 1,2 - diol alginate), E406 (agar), E407 (carrageenan), E407a (processed
eucheuma seaweed), E410 (locust bean gum), E412 (guar gum), E413 (tragacanth),
E414 (acacia gum), E415 (xantham gum), E417 (taragum) and E418 (gellangum).
34. Bull Bar

34. Food product of Japanese origin [GN 53 of 2011, w.e.f. 07.04.11]
35. Batteries containing mercury
35. Agricultural commodities, including feedstuff, of Japanese origin Added by[GN 53

of 2011, w.e.f. 07.04.11]
36. Aerosol spray containing benzene
37. Cosmetic products containing Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione)
38. Fishing hook of small size Added by [GN No. 173 of 2011 w.e.f. 08.10.11]
Added by [GN N0. 163 of 1999]; [GN No. 165 of 1999]; [GN No. 72 of 2000]; [GN No. 139 of
2000]; [GN No. 19 of 2002]; [GN No. 52 of 2003]; [GN No. 185 of 2003]; [GN No. 65 of
2007];
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THIRD SCHEDULE
(regulation 5 (2)(b))
IMPORT PERMIT
I. Application
I/We*...........................................................................of+..............................................................
......................................................................... hereby apply for a permit to import into Mauritius
the goods described below. I/we undertake to observe the conditions under which this permit is
issued.
Date ........................ ................................

Signature of Applicant
II. Description of controlled goods
Quantity Unit of** Full description of goods H.S. Code

Quantity
Purpose of Importation ........................ .............................................................................

(i.e. what will the controlled goods be used for)
Country of Origin............................................................. Country from which
consigned .................................................
Date of Shipment (approximate)++ . . ................................................................................
III. Description of Currency and mode of payment
Value in foreign currency (in figures and

words) ......................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................
Value per unit in foreign currency .....................................
Rate of exchange .....................................................
Value in Rupees................ Value in Rupees per Unit ..............
Details of exchange contracts (v) ..............................
Value in foreign currency (in figures and words) to be transferred through
bank ..........................................................................................................................................
Bank from which currency is to be purchased ..................................
Name and address of beneficiary ................................................................................
IV. Approval-(for official use only)
Import authorised under Import Permit Ref ..................................
Validity of Permit..........................................................
Conditions of
Approvals............................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................
............................................................
Date ..........................................
................................
Permanent Secretary
*Insert full name of applicant - person or firm (Block Capitals)
+Insert full Postal business address of applicant (Block Capitals)
**Unit of quantity to be the same as the one used for Customs Bill of Entry. The weight and
volume (as appropriate should be indicated).
++ Specify date.
(v)Bank draft, Letter of Credit Air Mail Transfer, Money Order, Draft against Documents,
Telegraphic Transfer, Postal Order.
V. Instructions to Importers
1. The application for an import permit which is to be submitted in triplicate, must be
accompanied by the following documents –
(a) a photocopy of the National Identity card or the certificate of incorporation of the
applicant as the case may be if goods to be imported is a second-hand motor
vehicle;
(b) a photocopy of the appropriate Trading Licence of the applicant if controlled
goods are imported for the first time for resale.
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FOURTH SCHEDULE
(regulation 5(5))
Restrictions on controlled goods
Description of controlled goods Type of restriction
1. Deleted by [GN No. 191 of 2011 w.e.f. 15.11.11]
2. Amended by [GN No. 34 of 2003]

4. Gold Shall be imported only by jewellers or
factories in the Export Processing
Zone holding the appropriate licences
or certificates to manufacture
goldware
6. Second-hand (used/reconditioned) (a) Quantitative – an individual or firm

motor cars, other than classic or (other than an authorised dealer or a
vintage motor cars taxi owner/driver) is entitled to import
one motor car every 5 years;
(b) Quantitative – an authorised dealer

is not subject to any restriction;
(c) Quantitative - a taxi owner/driver is

entitled to import one motor car every
4 years.
7. Second-hand(used/reconditioned) (a) Total restriction on importation for

lorry/trucks resale
(b) Quantitative - an individual or firm

is entitled to import only one lorry/truck
and will be granted only one import
permit
8. Second-hand(used/reconditioned)van (a) total restriction on importation for

resale;
(b) Quantitative - an individual or firm

is entitled to import only one van and
will be granted only one import permit.
9. Second-hand motorcycles Quantitative –
(a) Total restriction on importation for

resale;
(b) One autocycle (less than 50cc) per

individual involving no transfer of fund
(gift or resettlement);
Or
(c) One motorcycle of less than 1 year

old per individual involving no transfer
of fund (gift or resettlement).
10. Used, scrapped and second hand (a) Total restriction on importation for
goods (other than essential second resale;
hand motor vehicle parts and
accessories)
11. Second-hand motor cycle/ autocycle (b) Total restriction on importation for
Parts and into motorcycles/autocycles. resale or local assembly accessories
11A. (1)Notwithstanding the other

provisions of these regulations, the
Permanent Secretary may authorise
the performance of any act or thing
required to be done under these
regulations to be made or done
electronically through such computer
system via the TradeNet, as may be
approved by him.
(2) For the purpose of these

regulations "TradeNet" has the same
meaning as in the Customs (Use of
Computer) Regulations 1997.
(3) With effect from such date as may

be notified in the Gazette, Permanent
Secretary may direct that any matter,
act or thing referred to in this
regulation shall be made or done
electronically or otherwise.
12. Second-hand bus- (a) Quantitative - an individual or a

firm employing not less than 8 persons
(other than an authorised dea1er or a
public transport operator) is entitled to
import one second-hand bus every 5
years for each appropriate licence
issued by the National Transport
Authority under the Road Traffic Act.
(b) Any second-hand bus imported by

an authorised dealer shall be sold only
to a person holding the appropriate
licence issued by the National
Transport Authority under the Road
Traffic Act.
(c) The importation of several second-
hand buses by a public transport
operator shall be limited to the number
of vehicles authorised by the National
Transport Authority for public transport
under the Road Traffic Act.
Amended by [GN No. 24 of 2001];
[GN No. 195 of 2004]
13. Potassium-Based Additive shall be

imported only by the State Trading
Corporation.
13. Games operated by coins, banknotes, Importation subject to prior written

bank cards, tokens or other means of authorisation from the Gambling
payment, other than bowling alley Regulatory Authority established
equipment, falling under H.S. Codes under the Gambling Regulatory
9504 301 and 9504.309 of Part I of Authority Act
the First Schedule to the Customs
Tariff Act.
Added by [GN No. 182 of 2011 w.e.f.
29.10.11];
14. Used pneumatic tyres of rubber - Shall be imported only by any firm
operating in the export processing
zone for re-export as remoulded,
recapped or regrooved tyres.
Amended by [GN No. 47 of 2000];

[GN No. 24 of 2001] Added by [GN
No. 143 of 2002];
Added by [GN No. 122 of 2006]; [GN
No. 51 of 2009]
FIFTH SCHEDULE
1
(Regulation 5(6) and 10)
(Conditions under which the goods should be imported)

Description of Controlled Goods Conditions under which the goods should be
imported
1. Rice (imported by Traders other - Should not exceed 10% broken rice.
than State Trading Corporation)
Amended by [GN No. 81 of

2008]
2. Weighing and measuring Each and every instrument should be clearly and
instruments not for trade use indelibly marked "Not for trade use"
3. Deleted by [GN No. 176 of

2004]
4. Second-hand "Motor cars, dual purpose vehicles (including 2x4

(used/reconditioned) motor and 4x4 double- cab truck but excluding van and
vehicles as follows- double cab heavy duty lorry); should –
(a)Motor cars, dual purpose (i) be between 18 months and 4 years from the
vehicles (including 2x4 and 4x4 date of first registration, at the date of shipment,
double-cab truck but excluding except for the first vehicle imported by the
van and double cab heavy duty categories of importers specified in paragraphs 1
lorry); to 6 of Part I of the Eighth Schedule.
1
w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 9 (a), amended the Fifth Schedule of the principal regulations, in the
heading, by deleting the words “Regulation 5(6)” and replacing them by the words “Regulations 5(6) and 10”
As at 22.05.11 before amendments as per GN 79 of 2011, the heading read as follows:
“regulation 5(6)”

(ii) be consigned to the applicant whose name
shall appear on the Bill of Lading and the manifest
as the consignee;
(iii) be registered with the National Transport

Authority in the name of the importer except where
the vehicle is imported by an authorised dealer;
(iv) be a right-hand drive;
(v) be in good running condition and not damaged;
(vi) have its original chassis;
(vii) be covered, except where the vehicle is

imported by the categories of importers specified
in paragraphs 1 to 6 in Part I of the Eighth
Schedule, by an inspection certificate in the form
specified in the Sixth Schedule or containing the
particulars and information required in the Sixth
Schedule issued by a branch of Bureau Veritas or
a competent authority in the exporting country
recognised by the Permanent Secretary, or with-
regard to Japan, South Africa and the United
Kingdom by the authorities specified in the
Seventh Schedule certifying –
(A) that the vehicle has been inspected not
earlier than 2 months before the date of
shipment; and
(B) the roadworthiness and usability of the
vehicle;
Amended by [GN No. 137 of 2011 w.e.f.
13.07.11], [GN No. 164 of 2011 w.e.f. 01.09.11],
[GN No. 166 of 2011 w.e.f. 20.09.11]
(viii) be covered by a document issued by the

appropriate authority in the exporting country
and/or in the country of origin, acceptable by the
Permanent Secretary as an evidence that the
vehicle is not a stolen one;
(ix) have been first registered not later than in the

year following the year of their manufacture;
(x) not be fitted with any bull bar.
Amended by [GN No. 47 of 2000]; [GN No. 24 of 2001]; [GN No. 39 of 2003]; [GN
No. 69 of 2003]; [GN No. 185 of 2003]; [GN No. 195 of 2004]
(b) Goods vehicles (Lorries ; Goods vehicles (Lorries including double-cab

including double-cab heavy duty heavy duty lorries and trucks other than 2x4 and
lorries and trucks other than 2x4 4x4 double-cab trucks)
and 4x4 double-cab trucks)
(i) be not more than 8 years from the date of first
registration, at the date of shipment, except for a
vehicle imported by the categories of importers
specified in paragraphs I to 6 of Part I of the Eighth
Schedule;

as the consignee;
(iii) be covered by an inspection certificate in the

form specified in the Sixth Schedule or containing
the particulars and information required in the
Sixth Schedule issued not earlier than 2 months
before the date of shipment of a branch of Bureau
Veritas or a competent authority in the exporting
country recognised by the Permanent Secretary,
or with regard to Japan, South Africa and United
Kingdom by the authorities specified at the
Seventh Schedule, certifying the road-worthiness
and usability of the vehicle, except where the
vehicle is imported by the categories of importers
specified in paragraphs 1 to 6 of Part I of the
Eighth Schedule;
Amended by [GN No. 166 of 2011, w.e.f
20.09.2011]
(iv) be registered with the National Transport

the lorry/truck is imported by an authorized dealer;
(v) be a right-hand drive;
(vi) have its original chassis.

recognised by the Permanent Secretary, or with
Seventh Schedule certifying –
shipment; and
vehicle;
[Amended by GN No. 164 of 2011 w.e.f.
01.09.11], [GN No. 166 of 2011 w.e.f. 20.09.11]
(viii) have been first registered not later than in the

year following the year of their manufacture.
(ix) have been first registered not later than in the
year following the year of their manufacture except
for special purpose motor vehicles.
Amended by [GN No. 47 of 2000]; [GN No. 39 of 2003]; [GN No. 69 of 2003]; [GN
No. 185 of 2003]; [GN No. 195 of 2004]; [GN No. 123 of 2008]
(c) Vans (other than motor Vans (other than motor buses) designed to carry
buses) designed to carry goods, goods, and/or to carry not more than 7 persons
and/or to carry not more than 7 including the driver shall:
persons including the driver
registration, except for a vehicle imported by the
categories of importers specified in paragraphs 1
to 6 of Part I of the Eighth Schedule;

shall
appear on the Bill of Lading and the manifest as
the
consignee;

(iv) be a right-hand drive;
(v) be in good running condition and not damaged;
(vi) have its original chassis;

recognised by the Permanent Secretary, or with
Seventh Schedule certifying -
shipment; and
vehicle;
01.09.11], [GN No. 166 of 2011 w.e.f. 20.09.11]
(d) Motor buses Motor buses shall

registration, at the date of shipment, except for
buses imported by the categories of importers
specified in Part III of the Eighth Schedule;
(ii) have been designed for the transport of not

less than 8 persons including the driver and not
more than 32 persons including the driver;
(iii) be fitted with a motor vehicle air conditioner

when imported by public transport operators;
(iv) be consigned to the applicant whose name

as the consignee;
(v) be registered with the National Transport

Authority in the name of the importer except ,
where the bus is imported by an authorised dealer;
(vi) be a right-hand drive;
(vii) be in good running condition and not

damaged;
(viii) have its original chassis;
(ix) be covered, except where the vehicle is

in Part III of the Eighth Schedule, by an inspection
certificate in the form specified in the Sixth
Schedule or containing the particulars and
information required in the Sixth Schedule issued
by a branch of Bureau Veritas or a competent
authority in the exporting country recognised by
the Permanent Secretary, or with regard to Japan,
South Africa and the United Kingdom by the
authorities specified in the Seventh Schedule
certifying –
shipment; and
vehicle;
01.09.11], [GN No. 166 of 2011 w.e.f. 20.09.11]
(x) be covered by a document issued by the

appropriate authority in the exporting country
and/or in the country of origin, acceptable by the
Permanent Secretary as an evidence that the
vehicle is not a stolen one;
(xi) have been first registered not later than in the

year following the year of their manufacture;
(xii) not be fitted with any bull bar.
(e) Motor-cycle ... . ... The motor-cycle should be less than one year old
at the time of shipment
(f) Specialised motor vehicle The specialised motor vehicle shall –

designed for passengers in
need of special support for (i) be covered by an inspection certificate issued
embarkation and by a registered mechanical engineer prior to its
disembarkation at Sir shipment, certifying the suitability of the vehicle for
Seewoosagur Ramgoolam embarkation and disembarkation of passengers in
International Airport. need of special support;
(ii) be examined, on arrival, by a registered

machinery inspector in conformity with the
provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health
Act 2005.
Added by [GN No. 265 of

2008]
(g) Classic or vintage The classic or vintage motor cars shall –

motor cars
(i) have been registered on or before 31 December
1948;

shall appear on the bill of lading/airway bill and the
manifest as the consignee;

(iv) be in running condition.

14A. Second-hand Every second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor
(used/reconditioned) motor vehicle originating from Japan shall, in addition to
vehicles originating from Japan the conditions specified for the types of motor
vehicles referred to in item 4(a) to (g)-
(i) be covered by an original Certificate of

Conformity issued, not earlier than one month
before the date of export to Mauritius, by Bureau
Veritas or Nippon Kaiji Kental Kyokai (NKKK) in
Japan or a competent authority in Japan
recognised by the Permanent Secretary, certifying
that the vehicle is free from removable radioactive
surface contamination; and
[Amended by GN No. 5 of 2012 w.e.f. 21.01.12]
(ii) in the case of an individual importer, be

covered, at the time of the application for the
import permit, with a security by means of a bank
guarantee issued by a Bank in Mauritius, for the
sum of 100,000 rupees in favour of the Ministry
with a condition that the importer shall bear all the
costs to return the vehicle to its supplier not later
1
w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 9 (b), amended the Fifth Schedule of the principal regulations, by
inserting after item 4, the new item 4A
Regulation 11 of GN 79 of 2011 is being reproduced hereunder:

11 (1) Subject to paragraph (2), these regulations shall not apply to any second-hand motor vehicle parts and
accessories or second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor vehicles which are exported to Mauritius before
the coming into operation of these regulations.
(2) Where any second-hand motor vehicle parts and accessories or second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor
vehicles are exported to Mauritius before the coming into operation of these regulations are certified, at
the coming into operations of these regulations, not to be free from removable radioactive surface
contamination by the Radiation Protection Authority, the importer shall, at his own expense, return the
contaminated vehicle parts and accessories or contaminated vehicle to its supplier not later than 2
months from the date they are found to be contaminated.
(3) Any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to return any contaminated vehicle parts and accessories
or contaminated vehicle within the period specified under paragraph (2) shall commit an offence and
shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 100,000 rupees and to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding 3 years.
than 2 months from the date the vehicle is certified
not to be free from removable radioactive surface
contamination by the Radiation Protection
Authority, failing which the bank guarqntee shall
be forfeited by the Ministry.
Amended by [GN No. 147 of 2011, w.e.f.

01.08.2011]
(iii) in the case of an authorised dealer, be

covered, at the time of the application for the
import permit, with the security referred to in
regulation 6(1)(a)(iii) of the Consumer Protection
(Importation and Sale of Second-hand Motor
Vehicles) Regulations 2004, with a condition that
the authorised dealer shall bear all the costs of
returning the vehicle to its supplier not later than 2
months from the date the vehicle is certified not to
be free from removable radioactive surface
contamination by the Radiation Protection
Authority, failing which the security shall be
forfeited by the Ministry
Added by [GN No. 147 of 2011, w.e.f.

01.08.2011]
5. Second-hand motor vehicle Excluding prohibited second-hand motor vehicle

parts and accessories parts as specified in the Second Schedule
6. Controlled goods imported for (a) Should be re-exported Ex-Bonded Ware

re-export House and not sold on the local market in any
circumstances;
(b) no permission to sell on the local market will be

granted in any circumstances.
.
7. Motor-Cyclists' helmets (crash Each helmet should be indelibly and clearly
helmets) marked with the certification mark issued either by
the National Bureau of Standards or by a
recognized Standards Institution in the country of
origin
9 Deleted by [GN No. 191 of 2011 w.e.f. 15.11.11]

13. Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, (a) shall comply with the International Standard
non-refillable ISO 9994:1995 or any other Equivalent standard;
(b) A recent certificate of conformity with the

International Standard ISO 9994: 1995 or any
other equivalent standard, should be submitted to
the Ministry prior to the clearance of the goods
from the Customs.
14. Deleted by [GN No. 52 of

2007]

17. Electric Cable insulated with (a) Shall comply with MS 17 and MS 113;
plastic materials
(b) A certificate from the Mauritius Standards
Bureau shall be obtained prior to the clearance of
the goods from the Customs.
18. Armoured Electric Cables - Should comply with MS 101

20. Fine Gold for resale (a) The importer should hold the appropriate
Trading Licence issued under the Trade and
Industries Classification Act and the Local
Government Act giving him the right to
manufacture and sell Goldwares.
(b) The fine Gold should be sold to licensed

jewellers only. (c) A Certificate of fineness from
oversem,attestingthatthe6old is of 9, 14, 18, 20,
22, or 24 Kt, should be submitted to the Ministry
prior to the clearance of the goods from the
Amended by [GN No. 249 of
Customs.
2008]
21. Pocket lighters, gas fuelled, (a) Shall comply with the International Standard
refillable ISO 9994:2002 or any other equivalent standard;
(b) A recent certificate of conformity with the

International Standard ISO 9994:2002 or any other
equivalent standard, should be submitted to the
Ministry prior to the clearance of the goods from
the Customs.
Amended by [GN No.48 of
2000]; [GN No. 99 of 2005];
[GN No. 26 of 2006]
22. Life-jackets (a) Shall comply with the specifications set out in
the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention.
(b) Every life-jacket shall bear the SOLAS Marking

Added by [GN No.139 of
2000]
23 Tubes and Hoses(other than (a) The tubes and hoses shall indelibly bear at
tubes and hoses consisting of a each interval of not more than 50 centimetres the
metal; reinforcement) for following inscriptions –
connecting liquefied petroleum ;
gas (LPG) (i) The mark of the National Standard of the
country of origin;
(ii) The identity of the manufacturer cylinders to

domestic and the country of origin; gas appliances.
(iiii) The date limit for use. (d) A valid certificate of

conformity with the National Standard of the
country of origin, issued by a recognised body,
should be submitted to the Ministry prior to the
importation of the tubes and
hoses.
24. Rough diamonds (other than (a) A valid Kimberley Process Certificate issued
those imported from Liberia) by the appropriate authority of the exporting
country shall be submitted to the Ministry, prior to
the clearance of the diamonds from the Customs.
(b) The certificate specified at paragraph (a) shall

be a forgery resistant document that meets the
requirements of the Kimberley Process
International Certification Scheme for rough
diamonds.
(c) The rough diamonds shall be imported in a

sealed tamper-proof container accompanied by a
duly authenticated copy of the certificate specified
at paragraph (a)
(d) The relevant invoice from the supplier abroad

shall inter-alia bear the following note –
The rough diamonds herein invoice have been

purchased from legitimate source/s not involved in
funding armed conflict and in compliance with
relevant United Nations resolutions.
25. Plastic carry bags (a) Shall comply with the standards specified in
the
Schedule to the Environment Protection (Plastic
Carry Bags) Regulations 2004.
(b) A Certificate from the Mauritius Standards

Bureau attesting compliance with the Standards
referred in paragraph (a) shall be obtained prior to
the clearance the goods from the Customs
26. (a) Exhaust Emission Outboard motors shall be designed, constructed

Requirements and assembled so that when in normal use,
emissions shall not exceed the limit values
obtained from the following table:
Type Carbon Monoxide Hydrocarbons Nitrogen

Oxides
CO=A+B/PNn HC=A+B/PNn
NOx
A B n A B n
Two-Stroke Spark 150.0 600.0 1.0 6.0 50.0 0.75 15.0
Ignition
Four-stroke Spark 150.0 600.0 1.0 6.0 50.0 0.75 15.0
ignition
Compression 5.0 0 0 1.5 2.0 0.5 9.8
ignition
Where A, B and n are constants in accordance with the table, PN is the rated engine power in
kW and the exhaust emissions are measured in accordance with the harmonized standards.
(b) Noise Emission Craft/Boat with outboard motor shall be designed,

Requirements constructed and assembled so that the noise
emissions shall not exceed the limit values in the
following table:
Single Engine Power Maximum Sound Pressure
In kW Level = LpASmax In dB
11<PN≤40 72
PN>40 75
Where PN = rated engine power in kW at rated speed and LpASmax = maximum sound
pressure level in dB
27. Residual current operated (a) Shall comply with the International Standards
circuit-breakers for household BS EN 61008 BS EN 61009, IEC 61008 or IEC
and similar uses 61009 or any other equivalent standard.

Bureau attesting compliance with the standards
referred to in paragraph (a) shall be obtained prior
to the clearance of the goods from the Customs.
27 Low Pressure, non-adjustable (a) A recent certificate of conformity to MS

regulators for use with butane 147:2008 or EN12864 or its equivalent
and liquefied petroleum gas issued by an accredited laboratory shall be
(LPG) - specifications submitted

Bureau certifying compliance with the standard
referred to in paragraph (a) shall be obtained prior
to the clearance of the goods from the Customs
Department
(c) A sample of the item shall be submitted for the

examination by the Mauritius Standards Bureau or
any accredited laboratory before clearance from the
Customs Department
28. Portland Cement Shall comply with MS 36-1:2006.

w.e.f. 30.06.11
Amended by [GN No. 47 of 2000]; [GN No. 48 of 2000]; [GN No. 139 of 2000]; [GN No.
34 of 2002]; [GN No. 3 of 2003]; [GN No. 39 of 2003]; [GN No. 69 of 2003]; [GN No. 191
of 2004]; [GN No. 195 of 2004]; [GN No. 26 of 2006]; [GN No. 63 of 2006]; [GN No. 52 of
2009]; [GN No. 155 of 2009]; [GN No. 131 of 2011]w.e.f. 30.06.11
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SIXTH SCHEDULE
(regulation 10 and Fifth Schedule)
INSPECTION CERTIFICATE
1. We hereby declare that the second-hand motor vehicle, described hereunder to be

exported to Mauritius/already imported into Mauritius* has been inspected by our
organisation. The particulars of which are as follows and this Pre-shipment Inspection
Certificate/Inspection Certificate* has been issued to the under-mentioned applicant.
(a) Name of inspection organization:……………………………………………………………..
(b) Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Tel. No.:…………………………………………… . Fax No.:………………………………
Email No.:……………………………………………..
(d) Place of inspection…………………………………………………………………………………
(e) Date of Inspection:………………………………………………………………………………
2. Particulars of applicant:
(a) Name:…………………………………………………………………
(b) Address:………………………………………………………………
(c) Tel. No.:………………………. Fax No…………………………
Email address:……………………………………
3. PARTICULARS OF SECOND-HAND MOTOR VEHICLE
(1) Type of vehicle:……………………………………………………………………………………

(2) Make:…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(3) Model:………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(4) Commonly called (emblem reading):………………………………………………………………
(5) Grade (emblem reading):……………………………………………………………………………
(6) Body colour:…………………………………………………………………………………………..
(7) Fuel type:…………………………………………………………………………………………..…
(8) Year of manufacture:…………………………………………………………………………..……
(9) Year/month of first registration:………………………………………………………………….…
(10) Inspection mileage (odometer reading):…………………………………………………………
(11) Engine capacity:……………………………………………………………………………………
(12) Chassis No.:……………………………………………………………………………………...…
(13) Engine No.:………………………………………………………………………………………….
(14) Unladen Weight:…………………………………………………………………………………….
(15) Gross Vehicle Mass:…………………………………………………………………………….…
(16) Actual CO2 emission in grammes per kilometre:…………………………………………….….

(Applicable only in respect of motor car specified in sub-Part A of Part III of the First Schedule
to the Excise Act)
Amended by [GN No. 137 of 2011 w.e.f. 13.07.11]
4. We hereby certify and confirm as follows:-

(a) having cross-checked with the Vehicle Registration Authority the original of the last
document emanating thereof and having inserted our seal as hereunder on both sides of the
document; and
(b) that the vehicle as described above is roadworthy and usable; and
(ba) that the actual CO2 emission in grammes per kilometre of the vehicle is correct; and
Amended by [GN No. 137 of 2011 w.e.f. 13.07.11]
(c) the findings as set out in the vehicle Inspection Sheets I and II annexed.
Certification No.:………………………………….. Date of issue:………………

Seal of the Organisation Signature……………………
Name:………………………..
Capacity in which acting:
…………………………..……
*Delete as appropriate
VEHICLE INSPECTION SHEET I
TYPE OF VEHICLE DRIVING SYSTEM WEATHER CONDITION
Sedan Car X FF X Good X

Station Wagon X FR X Darkness X
Van X 2WD X Rainy X
Truck X 4WD Full time X
Jeep Style X Part time X
Double Cab Truck X
Bus(………..Seaters) X
WHETHER BODY ALTERATION OF VEHICLE CRACK OF WINDSCREEN

ACCIDENTED
Yes X No X Yes X No X Yes X No X
BODY COLOUR: Normal, Metallic, 2-Tone Colour:
X X X
TRANSMISSION NUMBER OF DOORS TYPE OF ROOF
Floor X A/T H: High X

Column X M/T … 3, 4, 5, 6 2 3 4 5 6 M: Medium X
X X X X X X X X X X S: Standard X
SHAPE AND BODY OF TRUCK

Wide, Cab, Bonnet, Standard, Long, Super Low Deck, Low Deck, High Deck, Opening 3
parts, Opening 1part, Wood Floor, Steel Floor
(Tick as appropriate)
EXPLANATION OF MARKING SIZE OF SCRATCH AND DENT

A: Scratch X 1: Slight X
U: Dent X 2: Small X
B: Bend X 3: Medium X
W: Wave X 4: Large X
S: Rust X 5: Heavy X
C: Corrode X
T: Tear X DAMAGES TO CHASSIS
H: Hole X Yes X No X
XX: Replaced X Severe X
P: Painted X Moderate X
M: Marking of Letter of Make removed X Light X
L: Letter of Make remaining X
Remarks:…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Date of Issue:……………………………..
Signature…………………………………….
Capacity in which acting……………………
* to confirm under Heading Remarks whether the vehicle was reconditioned after having been
damaged by accident or by natural calamities including flood.
VEHICLE INSPECTION SHEET II
TYRES CONDITION OF INTERIOR AND SEATS

Steel Wheel X 1. Smell of Tobacco X
Alloy Wheel X 2. Smell of Pet X
Size of Tyre X 3. Presence of Nicotine X
4. Presence of Hair X
CONDITION OF: CONDITION OF ROOM CLEANING
1. Engine Good X Bad X 1. Clean X

*(a) Smoke Good X Bad X 2. Medium X
Emission Good X Bad X 3. Dirty X
(b) Other functions Good X Bad X
2. Muffler Good X Bad X
3. Transmission Good X Bad X
4. Battery Good X Bad X
5. Electrical
Instruments
CONDITION OF ACCESSORIES
Air conditioner Good X Bad X Sliding Roof Fixed X None X

(Single, Dual) (Power, Manual)
Power Steering Good X Bad X Jack Fixed X None X
Power Window (1,2,3,4) Good X Bad X Wrench Fixed X None X
Electrical Central Door Good X Bad X ABS Fixed X None X
Locking Fixed X None X Rear Wiper Fixed X None X
Power Mirrors (Door, Fixed X None X Rear Spoiler Fixed X None X
Fender) Fixed X None X High Mount Rear Stop Fixed X None X
Cigarette Lighter Plug Fixed X None X Lamp Fixed X None X
AM Radio Fixed X None X Bumpers (Coloured, Black) Fixed X None X
AM/FM Radio Fixed X None X Door Visor (1,2,3,4) Fixed X None X
Cassette Fixed X None X Mud Guard (Coloured, Fixed X None X
CD Player Fixed X None X Black) Fixed X None X
TV Fixed X None X Wheel Cover (1,2,3,4) Fixed X None X
GPS Navigation System Fixed X None X Side Slide Glass (Cut Fixed X None X
SRS Airbag (Single, Dual) Fixed X None X Glass) Fixed X None X
Air Pure Filter Fixed X None X Roof Rails Fixed X None X
Rear Speaker (Single, Dual) Fixed X None X Front Grill Guard (Large, Fixed X None X
Floor Mat (1,2,3,4,5) Good X Bad X Small) Fixed X None X
Leather Seats Fixed X None X Side Steps Fixed X None X
Radio Antenna (Power, Roller Bar
Manual) Rear Cargo Bed Cover
Front Fog Lamp (Single, Rear Protect Bar
Dual) Rear Spare Tyre Cover
(Tick as appropriate)
Remarks:
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……..
Date of Issue:……………………………..
Signature…………………………………….
Capacity in which acting……………………
*to confirm under Heading Remarks whether the “smoke emission” of the vehicle is in
conformity with the appropriate Japanese/European Standards, or in the case of a diesel-
driven motor vehicle, it has a maximum capacity of 50 per cent.
Amended by [GN No. 39 of 2003]; [GN No. 69 of 2003] [GN No. 195 of 2004]
SEVENTH SCHEDULE
(Fifth Schedule)
Country Names and addresses of Authorities

Japan 1. Bureau Veritas*
Japan
2. [Deleted by GN No. 166 of 2011 w.e.f. 20.09.11]
3. Japan Auto Appraisal Institute:
JAAI**1-20-8, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa, Tokyo
4. [Deleted by GN No. 166 of 2011 w.e.f. 20.09.11]
5. Japan Vehicle Inspection
Association** 1-9-3 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo
6. Mauriauto Inspection Organisation**
2-10-12 Ikouhoncho, Adachi-Ku Tokyo, Japan
South Africa 1. Bureau Veritas*

South Africa
2. Deleted by GN No. 166 of 2011 w.e.f. 20.09.11]
3. AA Testing Centre**
Motor City Centre
Solomon Street
Gezina
Pretoria (Cape Town-Durban- Johannesburg)
4. Pretoria West Testing Centre**
112 Luttig Street
Pretoria West
Pretoria
5. Pro Auto Testing Centre**
Flower Street
Capital Park
Pretoria
6. Test Best Testing Centre**
97 Willem Kruiwagen Street
Rosslyn-east
Pretoria
8 Edward Avenue Swartkop
Ext. 17 Centurion
Pretoria
585 Rachel de Beer Street
Pretoria North
Pretoria
476 Hendrik Verwoerdt Avenue
Gezina
Pretoria
United Kingdom 1. Bureau Veritas*

U.K.
2. Deleted by GN No. 166 of 2011 w.e.f. 20.09.11]
3. Automobile Association (AA)**
Vehicle Inspection Lambert House
Cheadle Stockport
Cheshire SK 8 2DY
4. Royal Automobile Club (RAC)**
Vehicle Examination 1
Forest Road
Feltham
Middlesex TW 13 7RR
5. Vehicle Inspectorate**
Bristol Office
Berkeley House
Croydon Street
Bristol BSS ODA
*The Head Office and branches
**and any other sub-office
EIGHTH SCHEDULE
(regulations 9, 10 and Fifth Schedule)
EXEMPTED IMPORTERS
Part I
1. Government bodies, local authorities, para-statal bodies.
2. Embassies and their personnel.
3. Religious, educational and benevolent institutions receiving a second-hand motor

vehicle from abroad involving no transfer of funds from Mauritius.
4. A foreign firm engaged in a Government project or any other project of national interest
importing its own vehicles from abroad involving no transfer of funds from Mauritius.
5. A foreigner who is –
(a) taking employment in Mauritius;
(b) an investor, a self-employed non-citizen or a professional who has been granted

an occupational permit for 3 years or more under section 9A of the Immigration
Act;
(c) a retired non-citizen who has been granted a residence permit under section 9B
of the Immigration Act; or
(d) a holder of immovable property under the Integrated Resort Scheme who has
been granted a residence permit under section 5(1)(g) of the Immigration Act
importing a motor car for his own use from abroad without any transfer of funds from
Mauritius.

6. A returning resident or spouse of a returning resident or a Mauritian receiving as gift a
second-hand motor vehicle owned by his father, mother, brother, sister, son or daughter
staying abroad, without any transfer of funds from Mauritius.
1
7. Deleted by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]
Part II
2. Firms importing for the account of the Government, local authorities and para-statal
bodies.
3. Embassies and their personnel.
4. Clinics, laboratories and individuals importing pharmaceutical, medical and hygienic

products and food supplements for their own use.
5. Pharmacies importing life saving drugs.
6. Religious, educational and benevolent institutions importing controlled goods for their
own use or for free distribution.
7. An individual importing from abroad for bona fide personal use controlled goods of a
value not exceeding 15,000 rupees; or an incoming passenger bringing in his luggage
controlled goods of a value not exceeding 15,000 rupees.
8. A trader importing advertising materials for free distribution.
9. Companies operating in the Export Processing Zone importing equipment, tools, spare
parts and raw materials that appear on their schedule lists of equipment and raw
materials.
1
w.e.f 23.05.11, GN 79 of 2011, regulation 10, amended the Eighth Schedule of the principal regulations, by
deleting item 7
As at 22.05.11 before amendments as per GN 79 of 2011, item 7 of the Eighth Schedule read as follows:
“An individual importing a second-hand motor vehicle for his bona fide personal use covered by a Bill of Lading
and the relevant manifest including any amendment as may be authorised by the Comptroller of Customs
showing his name as consignee;”

.
PART III
2. Embassies for their own use.
3. Religious, educational and benevolent institutions receiving a second-hand motor bus

from abroad for their own use involving no transfer of funds from Mauritius.
4. A foreign firm engaged in a Government project or any other project of national interest
importing its own motor buses for the transport of its employees involving no transfer of
funds from Mauritius.

Amended by [GN No. 51 of 2009]__

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Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999

1. These regulations may be cited as the Consumer Protection (Control of Imports)

Added by [GN No. 47 of 2000]

Added by [GN No. 147 of 2011, w.e.f. 01.08.2011]

Added by [GN No. 51 of 2009]

Amended by [GN No. 185 of 2003]; [GN No. 191 of 2004]

“controlled goods" means the goods specified in the First Schedule;

"date of shipment" means the date of –

Amended by [GN No. 39 of 2003]; [GN No. 195 of 2004]

"effective date" means the date on which –

Added by [GN No. 195 of 2004]

"import permit' means the import permit specified in regulation 4;

Added by [GN No. 147 of 2011, w.e.f. 01.08.2011]

"motor-car" has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic Act;

Added by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]

“prohibited goods" means the goods specified in the Second Schedule;

Regulation 11 and 12 of GN 79 of 2011 is being reproduced hereunder:

Added by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]

"remove" means remove-

“transhipment” has the same meaning as in the Customs Act;

Added by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]

"Value" has the same meaning as in the Customs Act 1988.

Amended by [GN No. 3 of 2003]; [GN No. 66 of 2004]

3. No person shall import any prohibited goods.

Added by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]

(2) The application shall-

See regulations 11 and 12 of GN79 of 2011

(4) The Permanent Secretary may, before issuing a permit –

(6A) (a) The security required to be given by an authorised dealer pursuant to

(b) No import permit shall, in respect of which security is required pursuant

(i) to be imported; and

Added by [GN No. 147 of 2011, w.e.f. 01.08.2011]

16. (1) An import permit shall-

Amended by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]

(b) not be transferable;

See regulations 11 and 12 of GN79 of 2011

Amended by [GN No. 47 of 2000]; [GN No. 195 of 2004]

7. No import permit shall be required in respect of the following controlled goods -

Amended by [GN No. 195 of 2004]

Amended by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]

Added by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]

(b) 5,000 rupees in the case of any other controlled goods.

Amended by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]

See regulations 11 and 12 of GN79 of 2011

Amended by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]

(iii) the submission of a certificate of inspection carried out under

See regulations 11 and 12 of GN79 of 2011

Amended by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]

Amended by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]

See regulations 11 and 12 of GN79 of 2011

Amended by [GN No. 39 of 2003]

Amended by [GN No. 195 of 2004]

See regulations 11 and 12 of GN79 of 2011

Added by [GN No. 89 of 2000]

Amended by [GN No. 79 of 2011, w.e.f 23.05.2011]

Amended by [GN No. 152 of 2011, w.e.f 15.08.2011]

See regulations 11 and 12 of GN79 of 2011

H. S. Code Description of Goods

10.06 ... ... ... ... Rice