Calculator: Customs duty (all products)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Customs value CIF | Price + shipping + insurance | Always converted to dirhams |
| Import duty DI | CIF × 40% | General rate when no category applies |
| Parafiscal PFI | CIF × 0.25% | Systematic small tax |
| VAT | (CIF + DI + PFI) × 20% | On the duty-inclusive base |
How is the customs duty calculated?
When a product falls outside the favourable categories (books ≈0%, medical 2.5%, professional 2.5%, electronics 17.5%...), the general regime applies: 40% DI, 0.25% PFI and 20% VAT — roughly 68% on top of the CIF value. Use this general calculator as the pessimistic scenario, then check whether your product fits a more favourable category from our specialists pages.
Worked examples with real numbers
Gift parcel at €100
CIF ≈ 1,095 MAD. DI = 1,095 × 40% = 438 MAD, PFI ≈ 3 MAD, VAT ≈ 307 MAD. Total ≈ 748 MAD — think twice before shipping gadgets as gifts.
Accessories at €60 with EU proof of origin
CIF ≈ 657 MAD. With EUR.1: DI = 0, PFI ≈ 2 MAD, VAT ≈ 132 MAD. Total ≈ 134 MAD instead of ≈450 — proof of origin flips the outcome.
Expert tips to pay less — legally
- Identify the exact category first: the difference between 40% and 2.5% is the price of a second product.
- Under the personal-import thresholds, clearance can be simplified — ask the transporter (DHL, Amana).
- Origin certificates are your best discount: EU, Türkiye, US, Arab countries.
- Avoid mixed parcels: the classification can jump to the highest category present.
- Keep invoices realistic — undervalued parcels get counter-valued plus delays.
Documents & authorisations to watch
Parcels: invoice + ID. Formal clearance: detailed invoice, payment proof, packing list; a broker for anything substantial. Thresholds and exemptions evolve — check douane.gov.ma.
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: Customs duty (all products)
What is the general customs rate in Morocco?
For goods without a special category: DI 40% + PFI 0.25% + VAT 20% — roughly 68% on top of the customs value. Always check whether a more favourable category applies to your product.
Are gifts exempt from customs in Morocco?
Small personal gifts under the allowed threshold can pass free or simplified. Above it, the general rates apply — the occasion of the gift does not change the tariff.
How are online shopping parcels treated?
Like any import: value + shipping form the base, the category sets the rate. Express couriers usually handle the paperwork for a service fee.
What happens if I disagree with the customs valuation?
You can contest it with your invoice and payment proof. Customs may still apply reference values for some categories — vehicles use the MCV for example.
Which products get reduced rates in Morocco?
Books (DI 0%, VAT 7%), medical devices (DI 2.5%, VAT 7%), professional equipment (DI 2.5%), and goods with preferential origin (DI down to 0% with EUR.1).