Morocco Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Moroccan customs duty typically ranges from 2.5% to 40% on most consumer goods, with some items like smartphones receiving a reduced 2.5% rate. Your shipment will incur these duties regardless of value, as Morocco applies a $0 threshold for all e-commerce imports.

Your shipment to Morocco incurs Import VAT at 20%, customs duties from 2.5% to 40%, and a 0.25% Para-fiscal Tax (TPI) on all e-commerce purchases with no value threshold. Expect carrier brokerage fees of 400-800 MAD ($40-80 USD) billed separately by your courier, and note that Morocco strictly enforces taxes on all online purchases regardless of value.

Morocco charges 20% Import VAT on most goods arriving in your shipment. This tax applies to all e-commerce purchases regardless of value, with no low-value exemption threshold.

No, since July 2022, all goods purchased online and forwarded by Stackry are subject to taxes and duties regardless of value. Morocco enforces a $0 threshold for e-commerce shipments to protect local retail.

Yes, a Para-fiscal Tax (TPI) of 0.25% is applied to the value of nearly all imported goods to fund trade promotion. This small levy is mandatory for almost every shipment entering Morocco.

Yes, carriers like DHL, FedEx, or UPS typically charge a handling fee between 400 MAD and 800 MAD for processing your customs declaration. These fees are separate from government taxes and are billed directly by the courier.

You must provide your Moroccan National ID (CIN) or Passport number to the carrier for customs clearance. Without this identification, your shipment cannot be processed by Moroccan Customs (ADII).

The total cost includes the CIF value (Cost, Insurance, Freight) plus duties, VAT on that sum, and the 0.25% TPI. Your final bill will also include any separate carrier brokerage fees charged by the delivery company.

Generally no, as Moroccan customs typically treats shipments from package forwarders as commercial e-commerce rather than personal gifts. Even if a nominal gift threshold exists, it is rarely applied to consolidated US shipments.

Items like used clothing for resale are strictly prohibited, and medication requires a valid prescription for entry. If your shipment contains restricted goods, it may be held for inspection or rejected by customs.