Mauritius Duty Free
Mauritius is gearing towards becoming a duty-free island within the coming four years. Duty has been decreased (and for many products completely eliminated) on several products thus making shopping in Mauritius a paradise.
Souvenirs, Jewelleries, Textiles, Flowers and many other branded products are cheap and affordable.
The following goods may be imported into Mauritius by persons 18 and over without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco products or 50 cigars.
• 1l of spirits and 2l of wine or beer.
• 250ml of eau de toilette and 100ml of perfume for personal use.
Restricted items: Vegetables, fruit, flowers, plants, bulbs and seeds must be declared (all require permit from the Ministry of Agriculture), as must firearms and ammunition. Imported animal products also require a permit and a health certificate from the country of origin.
Prohibited Imports
Sugarcane and related parts thereof, soil micro-organisms and invertebrate animals.
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