JVK Africa Ltd.
BP 3058 Nouakchottt
Tel : +222 45 21 84 10; +222 36 20 37 37
E-mail: Please contact branch through the Contact Us page

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS

Documents required:

Copy of passport
Packing list
Original bill of lading (OBL) – or express release / air waybill (AWB)
Original valued inventory in French, dated, and signed by the owner of the goods Invoice for all electrical items less than 6 months old
Resident permit / letter from employer / diplomatic card
Non-sale certificate (must state that client will not sell personal effects in Mauritania)

Specific Information:

Used household goods may be imported duty free.
All containers may be checked by Customs (including diplomatic shipments).
The OBL must be accurate and declare all import items.

MOTOR VEHICLES

Documents Required

Original registration card
Insurance certificate
Change of residence certificate
Copy of passport

Specific Information

Vehicles older than 8 years cannot be imported.Import taxes depend on the age of the vehicle as outlined:
New vehicle: 78% of the car value
Used vehicle: 50% of the car value
Duty free for diplomatic vehicles or temporary admission.

Chassis number, engine number, and weight of the vehicle must be stated on the OBL. Documents must be received by agent 1 week prior to importation.

PETS

Documents Required

Rabies vaccination certificate
Health certificate

Specific Information

Rabies vaccination certificate and health certificate are required from the country or origin. Dogs and cats of less than 3 months old are exempt from sanitary regulation requirements.

RESTRICTED/DUTIABLE ITEMS

Sporting guns may be temporarily admitted (authorization from the Home Ministry prior to arrival is required in addition to gun and import licenses).The following items may be imported duty free with the limits indicated:Cigarettes (200), cigars (25), tobacco (1 lb.) Perfume (50 grams), eau-de-cologne (1/4 liter)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Alcoholic beverages
Pork and pork products

CONSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Please contact the JVK office for consignment instructions.