Malawi - Export of Goods

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Procedure

• The exporter should ensure that documents are completed before the consignment leaves the country of origin and at the destination to enable the consignee in the importing country to clear the goods through local authorities.
• After obtaining the necessary documents the exporter then forwards the documents to the Clearing Agent
• Then the clearing agent sends an export declaration with supporting documents to the Customs Officer charged with exports.
• The Customs Officer then verifies both the Customs entry(declaration) and the attached supporting documents such as invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, certificate of quality to check the conformity on standards, etc.
• If there is no inconsistency and that the goods are not being exported contrary to the export control regulations, the Customs officer followed by issuance of receipt and acceptance of an entry in ASYCUDA ++ system.
• The officer will validate the release order, print and issue the exit note to the clearing Agent.

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Required Documents

• Bill of lading
• Cargo release order
• Certificate of origin
• Commercial invoice
• Currency declaration (CD1) form
• Customs and Excise declaration (Form 12)
• Customs declaration for transit countries (transit document)
• Export license
• Packing List
• Terminal handling receipts

Office Locations & Contacts

MALAWI REVENUE AUTHORITY

Head Office

Msonkho House

Private Bag 247

Blantyre

Tel: (265) 01 822 588

Fax: (265) 01 822 302

email:[email protected]

Regional Office(South) Msonkho House

P.O. Box 94

Blantyre

Tel: (265) 01 822 588

Fax: (265) 01 822 302

email:[email protected]

Regional Office(Center) Msonkho House

P.O. Box 507

Lilongwe

Tel: (265) 01 762 899

Fax: (265) 01 762 895

email:[email protected]

Regional Office(North) Msonkho House

P.O. Box 312

Mzuzu

Tel: (265) 01 312 032

Fax: (265) 01 312 165

email: [email protected]

Website :http://www.mra.mw

Eligibility

All traders intending to export goods into Malawi

Fees

• Nature of Export Procedures US$ Cost
• Documents preparation 285
• Customs clearance and technical control 150
• Ports and terminal handling 240
• Inland transportation and handling 1,500

Totals 2,175

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Malawi customs and excise declaration form 12
http://www.mra.mw/downloads/pdf/Customs%20Excise%20Declaration%20Form%2012.pdf

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Processing Time

It takes between 25 to 45 business days to export goods in Malawi

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Instructions

• Export goods are accepted for carriage after Customs declaration has been prepared and submitted to Customs.
• To facilitate this process, exporters have to use a clearing agent.
• Goods for exportation shall be entered using Malawian customs form 12
• Goods for commercial use intended for export must be entered on Customs declaration.
• The Customs procedure code to be entered will depend on the nature of the goods to be exported as per Customs Procedure Codes.

Required Information

1. importers name
2. Exporters TIN/PIN
3. Agents name
4. Agents address
5. Agents TIN processing/ clearing office
6. Registration number
7. Date
8. Country of export of goods to Malawi
9. Tax invoice value
10. Financial and banking data
11. Identity, Date and Nationality of means of transport at boarder.
12. Office of entry
13. Location of goods
14. Packages and distribution of goods
15. Calculation of duties.

Need for the Document

Exports of goods and services in Malawi comprise all transactions between residents of Malawi and the rest of the world involving a change of ownership from residents to nonresidents of general merchandise, net exports of goods under merchanting, non monetary gold, and services. Export of goods is managed by the Malawi Revenue authority.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

https://en.santandertrade.com/international-shipments/malawi/customs-procedures?&actualiser_id_banque=oui&id_banque=40

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