Madagascar - Trade BarriersMadagascar - Trade Barriers
Like many developing countries, Madagascar collects a significant share of government revenue through customs duties, import taxes and VAT on imports. Although they have been lowered recently, tax and customs duty rates are still relatively high.
VAT is fixed at 20% for all goods irrespective of their origins. Certain exemptions exist, in particular for agricultural equipment, certain agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, animal food and vitamins), and staple goods such as rice and kerosene, which are exempt from customs duty and VAT.
Madagascar does not have significant formal non-tariff barriers to trade. Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
VAT is fixed at 20% for all goods irrespective of their origins. Certain exemptions exist, in particular for agricultural equipment, certain agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, animal food and vitamins), and staple goods such as rice and kerosene, which are exempt from customs duty and VAT.
Madagascar does not have significant formal non-tariff barriers to trade. Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.