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Malawi - Declare of Goods for Import at the Border

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

  1. When the goods have arrived at the border, submit form 12 with all the supporting mandatory documents as requested by the clearing agent
  2. The clearing agent will then enter the declaration of the goods in the MRA Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) which will generate an invoice on the basis of the declaration entered
  3. Obtain the generate invoice and make your way to the bank to pay the invoice bill and obtain the bank slip
  4. Once you have paid, the clearing agent will submit form 12 with all the mandatory supporting document attached to custom
  5. Customs will receive and verify the documents and assign clearing lane to the goods i.e. after assessment of the documents the customs officer can require a physical inspection (Red lane) or Perform a documentary inspection (yellow lane) or Automatic clearance, No inspection required (Blue lane)
  6. The customs will conduct a physical inspection and if the inspection find serious regulation, further action will be taken e.g. goods may be impounded or seized
  7. And if the inspection is correct, you will be requested to pay duty top-up
  8. Once everything checks out MRA will provide the goods release order
  9. Obtain the release order and proceed with your goods



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Complete Form 12
  • Identification document
  • Bank Slip
  • Any other mandatory documents requested by customs and clearing agent

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) Head Office
Msonkho House, Private Bag 247, Blantyre.
Tel: (265) 0888345735
Fax: (265) 01 822 302
email: [email protected]
For Feedback: [email protected]
Website: Link
Contact Details: Link

EligibilityEdit

  • All imported Good at the border

FeesEdit

  • Pay fees as indicated in the generated invoice

ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

  • Application form 12: PDF

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • Within one week

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InstructionsEdit

  • Ensure that you have all the supporting documents and that the goods are without irregularities to avoid problems with the customs

Required InformationEdit

  • Consignment details
  • Personal details
  • Tax Identification Number
  • Address
  • Mode of transport
  • Bank Details

Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Release order prove that the goods have been allowed entry to country as per required by law

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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External LinksEdit

  • Malawi Trade Portal: Link

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