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:
You can also skip ahead to the table containing the list of
Commonly Required Documents.
Documents Only
Most documents shipped from Canada to Mozambique are exempt from duty
provided they have no commercial value.
Document shipments include:
- Airline tickets
- Annual reports
- Bids and proposals
- Blueprints drawings
- Business cards
- Calendars
- Cash letters and cheques
- Catalogues and price lists
- Charts and maps
- Credits cards and travellers cheques
- Driver's licence
- Photographs
- Manuscripts
- Passports
- Visa applications
The following items may also be shipped from Canada to Mozambique
duty-free as long as they abide by the criteria shown below:
| Document Type |
Restriction |
|---|
| Envelopes |
Must be blank with a maximum weight of 2 kg |
| Event tickets (Stage performances, football matches, or
concerts) |
Cannot be sent to the organizer of the event or ticket sales
offices |
| Diplomas |
Only unframed diplomas are considered as documents |
| Forms |
Must be blank |
| Manuals |
Technical manuals only |
| Newsletters |
Only intercompany documents for internal use and with no
commercial value |
Sources:
https://www.ups.com/ga/CountryRegs?loc=en_US
Shipping Gifts
Exemptions on gifts shipments sent from Canada to Mozambique are
restricted to a minimal amount ($5 USD or less - about $6 CAD).
Mozambique customs only allows 2 duty-free shipments per sender per
recipient.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
A gift shipment to an individual in Mozambique from an individual in
Canada is duty-free if its value is less than $5 USD (about $6 CAD).
NOTE:
Only 2 gift shipments per year are allowed from a specific individual to
a specific recipient.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
There is no information at this time regarding gift shipments from a
business in Canada to a business in Mozambique.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
Information concerning gift shipments from a business in Canada to an
individual in Mozambique is not available at this time.
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 |
|---|
Josina Machel
No. 3773 Av. 24 de Julho
Maputo
Mozambique
Phone:
+258 8447 89 |
Carrier tracking number:
736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker:
UPS
Date:
28 May 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 you are sending more than one gift in one shipment, be sure to wrap
and tag each one individually.
A gift shipment is restricted to a value of $5 USD (about $6 CAD) or
less to be exempt from duty.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
| Ship To |
Invoice |
|---|
Josina Machel
No. 3773 Av. 24 de Julho
Maputo
Mozambique
Phone:
+258 8447 89 |
Carrier tracking number:
736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker:
UPS
Date:
28 May 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
|
Sources:
https://www.ups.com/ga/CountryRegs?loc=en_US
Shipping Personal Effects
Shipping personal effects to Mozambique from Canada will be subject to
duty and taxes.
Moving Temporarily
Students
Students moving temporarily from Canada to Mozambique are allowed
entry of their personal effects to the country duty-free.
The conditions on shipments include:
- Goods are for personal use and have no commercial value
- The individual has entered Mozambique temporarily to study
- The student has lived in Canada for 1 year or more
Non-students
Non-students may ship their personal effects to Mozambique provided:
- They are travelling temporarily in Mozambique for business or
tourism
- They can prove that they work outside of Mozambique
- Goods are strictly for personal use and have no commercial value
Moving Permanently
Mozambique nationals returning to live permanently in Mozambique may
import their personal effects duty-free if the conditions below are
followed:
- Items are not to be sold, leased, or given away for at least 2 years
after arrival
- The goods arrive within 2 months of the individual's entry to the
country
- Provide paperwork showing termination of employment abroad or
completion of studies
- Have a Mozambican residence permit (Dire)
Personal Effects Checklist
- A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
- Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' (see sample)
- A detailed description of each item is provided
- Non-students moving temporarily must have proof of work abroad
Sources:
https://www.fidi.org/sites/default/files/public/2020-03/M_Svcs_Customsregulation_Mozambique_0.pdf
https://www.inace.gov.mz/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Regras-Gerais-do-Desembaraco-Aduaneiro.pdf
Sample Commercial Invoice for Personal Effects
| Ship To |
Invoice |
|---|
Josina Machel
No. 3773 Av. 24 de Julho
Maputo
Mozambique
Phone:
+258 8447 89 |
Carrier tracking number:
736534736
General Description:
Personal effects being delivered to my new address.
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker:
UPS
Date:
28 May 2023 |
| QTY |
Description of Goods |
C/O |
SubTotal |
|---|
| 5 Pairs |
Personal Effects: 5 pairs of various types of shoes
|
IN |
$40.00 |
| 1 Each |
Personal Effects: Arc'terix Winter Jacket
|
CA |
$478.00 |
Terms of Sale:
None
Total number of packages:
1
Reason for export:
Personal Effects
Contact Name:
James Smith
|
Total Invoice Amount:
$678.00
Total Weight:
10.0 lbs
|
| Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
|
Food, Chocolate, Candies
Certain foodstuffs may enter Mozambique, but there may be restrictions
to quantity and customs rules regarding standards.
You May Ship
Do Not Ship
- Homemade or artisanal drinks
- Food products harmful to public health
Food, Chocolate, Candies Checklist
- Clearly indicate 'Food' on the commercial invoice in the General Description
or Remarks section (see sample)
- Ensure that your food, chocolate, or candies may be imported into the
country
- You are not shipping commercial quantities (for any duty & tax exemption)
- Check with your carrier that they will accept food shipments
Sources:
http://www.at.gov.mz/eng/Internacional-Trade/Customs-Procedures/Mercadoria-Proibida-a-Importacao
Sample Commercial Invoice for Food, Chocolate, Candies
| Ship To |
Invoice |
|---|
Josina Machel
No. 3773 Av. 24 de Julho
Maputo
Mozambique
Phone:
+258 8447 89 |
Carrier tracking number:
736534736
General Description:
Food Shipment - Assorted chocolate bars in their original manufacturer's packaging
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker:
UPS
Date:
28 May 2023 |
| QTY |
Description of Goods |
C/O |
SubTotal |
|---|
| 1 Box |
Nestle Chocolate Bars in original packaging expiring May 2021 (shelf life of 6 months or longer)
|
CA |
$20.00 |
Terms of Sale:
None
Total number of packages:
1
Reason for export:
Permanent / Sold
Contact Name:
James Smith
|
Total Invoice Amount:
$20.00
Total Weight:
10.0 lbs
|
| Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
|
Samples
Commercial samples are those shipped for display for publicity
purposes at exhibitions or promotional events. The objective is to
encourage future purchases of the samples, not to sell them.
Samples shipped from Canada to Mozambique are exempt from duty under
the conditions listed below:
- Items are displayed at exhibitions or sales promotional events
- They have no commercial value and are NOT prohibited goods
- Each importation will incur a service fee of 2,500 MT (about $50
CAD)
- A guarantee payment of 10% is deposited
- Items must be re-exported within 180 days after the closing of the
exhibition
NOTE:
Samples imported into
Mozambique from Canada are exempt from registration as foreign
operators if companies are in Mozambique.
Commercial Sample Checklist
- A Commercial Invoice must be included with your shipment
- Clearly indicate 'Commercial Samples' on the commercial invoice in the
General Description & Detailed Description of Goods (see sample)
- The item shipped has tearing, perforation, slashing, defacing, or has
permanent marking clearing indicating the item as commercial sample
Sources:
https://docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/SS/directdoc.aspx?filename=q:/WT/TPR/S354R1.pdf&Open=True
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/mozambique-business-travel
Sample Commercial Invoice for Commercial Sample
| Ship To |
Invoice |
|---|
Josina Machel
No. 3773 Av. 24 de Julho
Maputo
Mozambique
Phone:
+258 8447 89 |
Carrier tracking number:
736534736
General Description:
Commercial Sample - Not for Resale
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker:
UPS
Date:
28 May 2023 |
| QTY |
Description of Goods |
C/O |
SubTotal |
|---|
| 1 Box |
Commercial Sample - Advanced reading copy of Dan Brown's novel.
|
CA |
$20.00 |
Terms of Sale:
None
Total number of packages:
1
Reason for export:
Commercial Sample
Contact Name:
James Smith
|
Total Invoice Amount:
$20.00
Total Weight:
10.0 lbs
|
| Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
|
Advertising Material
Advertising material shipped temporarily from Canada to Mozambique is
exempt from duty provided:
- Goods or materials are intended for competitions, exhibitions,
fairs, or shows
- Items have no commercial value
- They may stay in Mozambique up to 90 days
NOTE:
Materials with commercial
value cannot be sold and are intended for demonstration purposes only.
They may stay in Mozambique for up to 30 days.
Advertising Material Checklist
- Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Promotional Material - Not for
Resale' (see sample)
- A detailed description of each item is provided
Sources:
https://www.inace.gov.mz/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Regras-Gerais-do-Desembaraco-Aduaneiro.pdf
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
| Ship To |
Invoice |
|---|
Josina Machel
No. 3773 Av. 24 de Julho
Maputo
Mozambique
Phone:
+258 8447 89 |
Carrier tracking number:
736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker:
UPS
Date:
28 May 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
Sending a piece of equipment for repair from Canada to Mozambique can
be done as a temporary import.
Items Under Warranty
Goods sent for repairs to Mozambique from Canada may be done via
temporary importation. If they are under warranty, the repairs will be
exempt from duty (proof of warranty will be required).
Items No Longer Under Warranty
An item that is no longer under warranty will be charged GST upon its
re-entry to Canada from Mozambique. The GST will be charged on the
value of the repair and on any parts used during the repair.
Sending Product for Repair to Mozambique
Sending equipment for repair to Mozambique from Canada may be exempt
from duty provided it is under warranty and is re-exported to Canada
within 90 days. Proof of warranty is required.
Returning Repaired Product to Mozambique
Returning repaired equipment from Mozambique may be exempt from taxes
provided:
- Goods are under warranty and repairs were made free of charge
- the cost of the repairs does not add value to the equipment
- Proof of warranty is provided
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 Mozambique or exported to Canada (depending on
which case applies)
- A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Sources:
https://www.inace.gov.mz/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Regras-Gerais-do-Desembaraco-Aduaneiro.pdf
Sample Commercial Invoice for Warranty Repair
| Ship To |
Invoice |
|---|
Josina Machel
No. 3773 Av. 24 de Julho
Maputo
Mozambique
Phone:
+258 8447 89 |
Carrier tracking number:
736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker:
UPS
Date:
28 May 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 shipped temporarily from Canada to Mozambique may be exempt from
duties if:
- They are intended for competitions, exhibitions, fairs, or shows
(this includes advertising material)
- Goods are shipped for repairs or improvement
- They stay no longer than 90 days in Mozambique
NOTE:
A guarantee deposit may be
required.
ATA Carnets
Mozambique does not accept ATA Carnets for the temporary importation
of goods.
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
Sources:
https://www.inace.gov.mz/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Regras-Gerais-do-Desembaraco-Aduaneiro.pdf
Sample Commercial Invoice for Temporary Imports
| Ship To |
Invoice |
|---|
Josina Machel
No. 3773 Av. 24 de Julho
Maputo
Mozambique
Phone:
+258 8447 89 |
Carrier tracking number:
736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker:
UPS
Date:
28 May 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
There are no duty thresholds for shipments sent to Mozambique from
Canada. Therefore, goods imported into Mozambique will incur duty, and
most will incur VAT regardless of their value though some exceptions
may apply.
Occasional Shipper
Occasional shipments of sold goods to Angola will incur duty charges
and VAT.
Regular shipper
If you regularly sell and ship goods to Angola, we suggest you consult
with an licenced customs broker in Mozambique for additional
information.
Sources:
http://www.at.gov.mz/por/Perguntas-Frequentes2/Procedimento-de-Importacao-e-Exportacao
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
| Ship To |
Invoice |
|---|
Josina Machel
No. 3773 Av. 24 de Julho
Maputo
Mozambique
Phone:
+258 8447 89 |
Carrier tracking number:
736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker:
UPS
Date:
28 May 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
|
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