The Sahara Desert dominates Mauritania's landscape, which has made life challenging for its populace. However, the Desert is a limitless supply of sunshine, and that makes Mauritania the perfect place for solar power farms, and on the road to a brighter future.
Mauritania's difficult economic conditions have hampered its e-commerce growth; nevertheless, the government has worked hard to improve the country's fibre optic infrastructure. And now 20% of the population is active on social media, and has a mobile phone penetration rate of 110%, so e-commerce opportunities are bound to grow.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Mauritania through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Mauritania. In case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Mauritania
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Oct 6, 2023
8:49 am
Zouerate , ZO, MR
Delivered
Oct 5, 2023
7:18 am
Rosso , RO, MR
In transit
Oct 4, 2023
9:03 pm
Kaedi , KA, MR
International Clearance
Oct 4, 2023
8:14 am
Nouakchott , NO, MR
In transit
Oct 4, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
Oct 3, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
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Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Mauritania before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
Gifts up to a value of $25 USD (about $30 CAD) may enter Mauritania exempt from duties and taxes.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
A gift shipment from an individual in Canada to an individual in Mauritania will be allowed a duty- and tax-free entry into the country if its value is no more than $25 USD (about $30 CAD).
Shipments from Business-to-Business
Mauritian customs rules allow low value gifts (maximum of $25 USD - about $30 CAD) to enter the country exempt from VAT and duty.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
A parcel with a gift valued at no greater than $25 USD (about $30 CAD) will NOT incur duty or tax liabilities.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time
(see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Mauritania
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 3 Oct 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
If your shipment contains multiple gifts, be sure to wrap and tag each gift separately.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Mauritania
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 3 Oct 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
There is little information available regarding shipping personal effects to Mauritania from Canada save for non-student temporary visits. For these cases, duties and taxes will not be incurred on the shipments as long as:
The goods stay a maximum of 6 months in Mauritania (this may be extended once)
The goods are for the personal use of the claimant only
The quantity and variety of goods in the shipment cannot be mistaken for a commercial consignment
Moving Temporarily
Students
No information is available at this time concerning students moving temporarily to Mauritania with their personal effects.
Non-students
Non-students who move to Mauritania temporarily may ship their personal effects exempt from duties and taxes provided:
The items are re-exported within 6 months* of their arrival
The shipment contains a reasonable amount of goods for personal use (i.e. it is clearly NOT a commercial shipment)
*This may be renewed once
Moving Permanently
At this time, there is no information available regarding moving permanently to Mauritania with one's personal effects.
Personal Effects Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' (
see sample)
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Mauritania
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 3 Oct 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Machinery and equipment shipped to Mauritania from Canada for repairs will be allowed a duty- and tax-free entry into the country.
Items Under Warranty
Information regarding Items from Mauritania repaired under warranty in Canada is unavailable at this time.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
Goods no longer under warranty that are repaired in Canada will be liable to Canadian duty and GST. GST will also be applied to any parts used to effect the repair.
Sending Product for Repair to Mauritania
Products sent to Mauritania for repair may enter exempt from duties and taxes.
Returning Repaired Product to Mauritania
There is no information at this time concerning products repaired in Canada under a warranty and returned to Mauritania.
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return
(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Mauritania or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Mauritania
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 3 Oct 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Goods imported into Mauritania for a temporary stay may do so exempt partially or wholly from duties and taxes provided they are re-exported.
Temporary goods include those imported for display and demonstration purposes.
ATA Carnets
If you are shipping commercial samples to Mauritania, then an ATA Carnet must be used so that no duties or taxes are applied to the shipment.
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Mauritania
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 3 Oct 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
All shipments of sold goods, regardless of their value, will be liable to duty and taxes upon entering Mauritania.
Occasional Shipper
All sold goods entering Mauritania, even by occasional shippers, will incur duty and taxes regardless of the value of the shipment.
Regular shipper
Regular shippers of sold goods to Mauritania are recommended to employ the services of a licenced Mauritanian customs broker. This is particularly important for shipments that require a phytosanitary certificate.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Galaktioni Tabidze 8 Gia Chanturia St. Tbilisi 0108 Mauritania
Phone: +995 32 299 86 67
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 3 Oct 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Mauritania. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Mauritania, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
No specific form required, but generally includes information regarding:
The exporter, importer and transport company
Date of issue
Number of freight invoice
Type and number of packages
Contents of each package
Marks and numbers
Net weight, gross weight and measurements of each package
Prohibited & Restricted Imports
Goods declared prohibited will not be allowed entry into Mauritania while those deemed restricted may enter the country, but will require authorisation from a government agency.
Prohibited Items
Firearms and their parts, ammunition
Plastic bags
Counterfeit goods
Any Mauritian emblem,
national decoration, etc. made outside of the country and
claims to be from Mauritania
Any pornographic material - photographs, writing, paintings, engravings, etc.
Imports entering Mauritania have their duties and taxes calculated using the CIF method, i.e. the sum of the customs value plus insurance amount plus freight costs.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
If you were to calculate the CIF value of your shipment to Mauritania, it would give you an estimate of the duties and taxes the recipient will be required to pay.
Thresholds
There are no thresholds (also known as a de minimis value) on imported goods entering Mauritania. This means all imports will incur duties and taxes regardless of their value.
Currency
Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
N/A
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
16%
Tax Exemption
(De minimis Value)
N/A
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
Duties on Imports
Excise Taxes
Excise taxes will be applied to the following products when they enter Mauritania:
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Mauritania from Canada can take between 3-5 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2 months to complete the delivery.
