Transit Customs Regime Diagnosis and Recommendations ... - MCLI

Draft Report for SSATP –MCLI Mozambique Transit Regime Project
Bond value limitations and the bond deduction mechanism based on CIF value,
coupled with a 10 day release after acquittal, makes transhipping in Maputo onerous
and costly.
It is recommended that an area in the port is designated for vessel to vessel
transhipments that do not leave the port precinct. This area is to be considered a
customs designated zone whereby physical bonds are not required given the low risk
of cargo entering the local market for consumption.
Transit Transhipments on vessels between Mozambican ports
Cargo in transit between Mozambican ports is required to be bonded. Since the cargo is
on a vessel and transiting between ports, there should be no bonds required.
Transhipment goods ought to be acquitted at the last port of destination with no
additional bond requirement.
Transport Mode Bond Exemptions
Rail to be exempt from bond
Port to be exempt from bond for vessel to vessel transhipments
No bond for cargo in transit by vessel between Mozambican Ports
Bonded road transporter to be established
Cargo Risk Evaluation. Low Risk Exemptions
Current and potential transit import cargo was identified and categorized into low,
medium and high risk goods.
Introduction of risk management based upon the approved economic operator‘s
compliance.
Commodities that do not pose a risk to the Mozambique economy should be
allowed to transit exempt from bonds per below table:
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