Madagascar Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Madagascar Customs collects import duties (0%–20%) and VAT (20%) on most shipments exceeding the $20 USD de minimis threshold. Your shipment will also incur GasyNet/Statistical fees (approximately 0.5% of CIF value) and carrier processing fees, with taxes calculated on the total cost including shipping and insurance.

No, Madagascar is not tax free. Your shipment will be subject to import taxes and duties on most goods exceeding the approximately $20 USD de minimis threshold, including 20% VAT and customs duties ranging from 0% to 20% depending on product category.

Withholding tax does not apply to shipments entering Madagascar. The charges that apply to your shipment are import duties (0%-20%), VAT at 20%, and small administrative fees like GasyNet (~0.5% of CIF value), all collected by Madagascar Customs via your carrier.

The threshold is very low, at approximately $20 USD. Any shipment exceeding this value will be subject to import taxes and duties.

The standard VAT rate is 20%. This tax is calculated on the CIF value plus any applicable customs duties added to your shipment.

Customs duties typically range from 0% to 20% depending on the product category. The rate is applied as a percentage of the CIF value (cost of goods, insurance, and freight) for your shipment.

Yes, Madagascar calculates taxes based on the CIF value, which includes the item cost plus shipping and insurance. This means your total tax liability on a shipment will be higher than if calculated on the item price alone.

Yes, you may encounter a GasyNet fee of approximately 0.5% for electronic cargo tracking. Additionally, carriers like DHL or FedEx charge administrative handling fees for processing your shipment through customs.

Madagascar Customs collects these charges via your shipping carrier, such as DHL or FedEx. The carrier will usually collect the duties and taxes from you before delivering your shipment.

VAT is calculated after the customs duty has been added to the value of the goods. This sequential calculation means the effective tax rate on your shipment can be higher than the base 20% rate.