Calculator: Clearance documents
Enter the price, shipping and origin to get a first estimate. The result replaces neither the MCV service nor the customs decision.
Duty rates for this category
| Item | How it is calculated | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Average delay (complete file) | 2 – 5 days | Casablanca / Tanger Med |
| Most forgotten document | EUR.1 | → loss of the 0% duty benefit |
| Customs declaration | To file | Directly or via licensed broker |
| Storage if the file is blocked | Per day | Charged by the port |
How is the customs duty calculated?
Build the file <strong>before</strong> the vehicle arrives: original foreign registration card, purchase invoice or sales deed, certificate of conformity, EUR.1 certificate, ID, tax clearance, transport and insurance proofs. Once the car lands, the declaration is filed (by you or a licensed broker) and the liquidation issued. Meanwhile, use the calculator to know the exact amount to set aside: duty, VAT and parafiscal tax for your vehicle.
Worked examples with real numbers
Private individual file (car bought in Europe)
Original registration card + purchase invoice + COC + EUR.1 (for 0% duty) + ID/passport + tax clearance: 6 pieces = complete file. Insurance and transport documents recommended.
Traps that block a clearance file
Invoice without the seller's full identity → rejected; EUR.1 requested after purchase → often impossible; registration in a third party's name → blocked; missing tax clearance → guaranteed delay; inconsistent value → counter-expertise.
Expert tips to pay less — legally
- Prepare the complete file BEFORE the car reaches the port: every blocked day costs storage fees.
- Ask the seller for the EUR.1 at the moment of purchase — getting it later is often impossible.
- Scan every document in duplicate: Moroccan customs increasingly works electronically.
- The registration card must be in your name (or prepare the transfer deed): a third party blocks clearance.
- Request your tax clearance early: it is the most forgotten document and the top cause of delay.
Documents & authorisations to watch
Once the file is ready, follow the 2026 car guide (step by step) and budget the right amount with the clearance cost guide — both are linked in the calculators below.
Aljamarik.net content is informative and indicative only; it replaces neither a customs decision nor the advice of a licensed customs broker.
Frequently asked questions: Clearance documents
Which documents are required to clear a car in Morocco?
Original foreign registration card, purchase invoice or sales deed, certificate of conformity (COC), EUR.1 (for trade agreements), ID or passport, tax clearance, transport/insurance documents. The declaration is filed by you or a licensed broker.
Is the EUR.1 certificate mandatory?
No, but without it you lose the free-trade benefit: duty jumps from 0% to 17.5% for a European vehicle — an extra 35,000 MAD on a 200,000 MAD CIF.
How long does clearance take?
2 to 5 business days with a complete file at major ports. A missing document can stretch this by weeks and add daily storage charges.
Can I clear a car without a broker?
Yes, in your own name as a private individual. A licensed broker is still recommended for a first file: they know the desks, tariff codes and prevent costly mistakes.
What is the tax clearance (quitus fiscal)?
A certificate from the tax office proving you owe nothing to the Moroccan treasury. Obtained at your local tax bureau, required for definitive registration.