Includes information on average tariff rates and types that U.S. firms should be aware of when exporting to the market.
Last Published: 7/15/2019

As a member of the WTO, WAEMU, and ECOWAS, Mali’s tax policy distinguishes between intra-regional trade (characterized by a regime of prefential tariffs between regional partners) and extra-regional trade ( subject to the regime of Common External Tariffs or CET). As a WAEMU member, Mali applies taxes on imports including essential goods, inputs or intermediate goods, and consumer goods with progressive tax rates. There is no discrimination based on country of origin. The Government of Mali encourages the import of solar and renewal energy equipment by providing tax incentives. Cultural goods, including books, also benefit from low tax rates.  Along with many other African countries, the Government of Mali adopted a draft law to increase taxes on imports by 0.2% to be paid by non-African Union countries in order to contribute to the funding of the African Union’s budget following the signature of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).  

For more information on the tariffs, please visit the websites of the Trade Portal of Mali and the Customs Office:
Mali Trade Portal
Customs Office
 

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