Introduction to Moroccan Customs
Abstract:As an important department of the Moroccan government, Moroccan Customs is responsible for supervising import and export goods, collecting tariffs, and combating smuggling. In recent years, in order to promote foreign trade, the Moroccan government has continuously optimized customs procedures and simplified customs clearance procedures.
Main functions
Tariff collection: Tariffs are levied on imported and exported goods to adjust
the trade balance and increase government fiscal revenue.
Supervision of imports and exports: Supervise the quantity, type and quality of
imported and exported goods to ensure compliance with national laws and regulations.
Crack down on smuggling: Crack down on smuggling activities and protect legal
trade.
Protection of intellectual property rights: Protect intellectual property rights and prevent infringement.
Characteristics of the customs system
Tariff level: Morocco's tariff level is generally relatively high, but low
tariffs are imposed on industrial equipment that cannot be produced in the country and is
beneficial to corporate innovation, and higher tariff rates are imposed on goods that may
compete with its own industries.
Simplify customs clearance procedures: In recent years, the Moroccan government
has continuously introduced measures to simplify customs clearance procedures, such as
electronic customs declaration and the implementation of the "single window".
Encourage exports: In order to promote exports, the Moroccan government has given certain preferential policies to export companies, such as tax rebates and export credits.
Official website of Morocco Customs:
www.douane.gov.ma