Includes a list of goods that are prohibited from being exported to the country or are otherwise restricted.
Last Published: 7/17/2019
In accordance with Islamic strictures, Mauritanians are prohibited from importing alcoholic drinks, pork and sexually explicit material.  Some international companies operating in Mauritania have received government permission to import alcohol for consumption by their expatriate staff.  Import of firearms requires special licenses.
 

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