Mauritania - Import TariffsMauritania - Import Tariffs
In spite of relatively high tariffs, import demand is growing. Import duties are generally calculated according to the goods' original invoice price (CIF value). When the buyer does not present the original invoice, the Customs Service evaluates the local market value of the product and applies the appropriate rate. Customs officials use an unpublished list showing import taxes and duties for various items. Tariffs vary according to the importance attributed to the particular commodity (between zero and 35%, for instance, for "essential" goods). Foreign investors frequently complain of corruption and complexity in customs procedures.
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Prepared by the International Trade Administration. With its network of more than 100 offices across the United States and in more than 75 markets, the International Trade Administration 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 trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.