What are the restrictions on goods that can be sourced from Mauritius for re-export?
No restriction is imposed on the quantity or type of goods that can be sourced from the local market. However, a number of commodities require special permits and authorisations when exported and re-exported from Mauritius. Permits are required when goods of strategic importance or sensitive to the economy such as wheat, flour, spices, products containing sugar, or goods whose market access is regulated, are exported or re-exported. The list of commodities requiring export permits when re-exported is available on the web site of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry at http://www.mcci.org/it_exports.htm. You should ensure that prior to shipment of goods necessitating special permits, all necessary authorizations from the competent authorities are obtained. Permits for export are issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Co-operatives. Depending on commodities exported, authorisation is also required from other government organisations e.g.
