Tax: Up to 26%
Duties: Up to 20%
Restricted Items: May be Subject to Pre- and Post-Inspection
Non-working days: Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
Lead Time: 6-7 Weeks
Best carrier option: Freight Forwarder
Prominent Languages: Bambara, French, Fulfulde and Songhay
Much of the imported software and documentation is in English or French, creating a barrier for Malians who speak local languages like Bambara.
Import duties and taxes on tech products can be high, making them less affordable for individuals and businesses. Additionally, limited competition among importers can further inflate prices.
Mali has trade agreements with all West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) member countries Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Senegal and Togo. The United States and WAEMU have a Trade & Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), which aids in removing barriers to trade among party members. However, you will still need a locally registered entity to act as the IOR to clear your goods through customs.
Much of the imported software and documentation is in English or French, creating a barrier for Malians who speak local languages like Bambara.
Import duties and taxes on tech products can be high, making them less affordable for individuals and businesses. Additionally, limited competition among importers can further inflate prices.
Mali has trade agreements with all West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) member countries Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Senegal and Togo. The United States and WAEMU have a Trade & Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), which aids in removing barriers to trade among party members. However, you will still need a locally registered entity to act as the IOR to clear your goods through customs.
How TecEx Can Help You Import into Mali
Through our specialized Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution, TecEx is ready to act as your IOR. Under DDP incoterms, we are able to handle the entire process for you. From pre-compliance to customs clearance all the way to final delivery to any site in Mali.
One of the main drivers of IT adoption in Mali is the increasing mobile phone penetration. As of 2022, there are over 17 million mobile phone subscriptions in Mali, representing over 70% of the population.
The complexities of importing into Mali can be tough. Contact the TecEx team for a custom compliance solution.
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