Calculator: Clearance cost
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car CIF 150,000 MAD | 61,950 MAD taxes | ≈ 41% of CIF |
| Car CIF 200,000 MAD | 82,600 MAD taxes | ≈ 41% of CIF |
| Car CIF 300,000 MAD | 123,900 MAD taxes | ≈ 41% of CIF |
| Electric CIF 200,000 MAD | 35,500 MAD taxes | 0% VAT · ≈ 18% |
| Smartphone CIF 5,000 MAD | ≈ 1,150 MAD taxes | 2.5% duty + 20% VAT |
How is the customs duty calculated?
A clearance bill has four parts: <strong>import duty</strong> (0–40% by category and origin), the <strong>parafiscal tax</strong> (0.25% of CIF, minimum 100 MAD), <strong>VAT</strong> (20% standard, 14% hybrids ≤ 2000 cc, 0% electric — on the enlarged base), and side costs (broker, port storage, inland transport). Enter your goods' value and category in the calculator: you instantly get the exact cost line by line using official 2026 rates.
Worked examples with real numbers
Petrol car — CIF 200,000 MAD
Duty = 35,000 MAD, parafiscal = 500 MAD, VAT = 47,100 MAD → clearance cost = 82,600 MAD. Total with the car = 282,600 MAD — roughly 41% of tax on the value.
Petrol car — CIF 300,000 MAD
Duty = 52,500 MAD, parafiscal = 750 MAD, VAT = 70,650 MAD → clearance cost = 123,900 MAD. Total = 423,900 MAD. The ratio stays stable at ≈ 41% of CIF.
Expert tips to pay less — legally
- Clearing a petrol or diesel car costs ≈ 41% of its CIF value — budget that ratio as a first estimate.
- An electric car costs only about 18% of CIF thanks to the VAT exemption: the gap is decisive when buying.
- Add side costs: port storage, broker fees, inland transport (budget 2,000 – 6,000 MAD extra).
- With an EUR.1 certificate, duty drops to 0%: the cost becomes essentially VAT + parafiscal tax.
- Beware of anyone quoting a flat price: always demand the official liquidation breakdown.
Documents & authorisations to watch
For a surprise-free clearance, prepare the file before arrival: invoice, EUR.1, tax clearance. The complete documents list is further down, and the car clearance documents guide details every piece.
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 cost
How much does it cost to clear a car in Morocco in 2026?
≈ 41% of the CIF value for petrol/diesel (17.5% duty + 0.25% parafiscal + 20% VAT on the enlarged base). An electric car costs ≈ 18% thanks to the VAT exemption.
Is the customs amount negotiable?
No, duties and taxes are set by law. But if customs overvalues your goods, you can contest with invoices and genuine value evidence.
What extra fees come on top of duties and taxes?
Broker fees, port storage and handling, inland transport, possible counter-expertise: budget a 2,000 to 6,000 MAD margin per file.
How can I legally pay less?
Three levers: EUR.1 certificate (0% duty), preferential regimes (MRE, trophy car, MCV), and a tax-friendly powertrain (electric 0% VAT, hybrid ≤ 2000 cc at 14%).
Does the calculator give the exact cost?
A precise estimate using official 2026 rates. The final bill varies if customs retains a different value — the customs duty guide explains why.