Calculator: Duty-exempt cars
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric CIF 200,000 MAD | 35,500 MAD taxes | Instead of 82,600 — 0% VAT |
| EU car with EUR.1 | 0 MAD duty | 20% VAT + parafiscal only |
| Hybrid ≤ 2000 cc | 14% VAT | Instead of 20% |
| MRE trophy car | Up to −90% | By years of residence |
How is the customs duty calculated?
An exemption can target <strong>duty</strong> (free-trade agreements, MRE trophy) or <strong>VAT</strong> (electric 0%, hybrids ≤ 2000 cc at 14%). The calculator applies the right regime automatically: pick the electric powertrain for 0% VAT, or an origin with proof (EUR.1) to zero out duty. Note that every regime has conditions — residence, seniority, personal use — detailed in the FAQ below.
Worked examples with real numbers
Electric vs petrol (CIF 200,000 MAD)
Identical duty 35,000 MAD + parafiscal 500 MAD. Electric VAT = 0 MAD vs 47,100 MAD for petrol → total 35,500 vs 82,600 MAD: a 47,100 MAD saving.
EU car with EUR.1 certificate (CIF 200,000 MAD)
Duty 0 MAD (instead of 35,000), parafiscal 500 MAD, VAT = 40,100 MAD → total 40,600 MAD instead of 82,600 MAD: 42,000 MAD saved by a single document.
Expert tips to pay less — legally
- The electric VAT exemption is the simplest case: no residence condition, the vehicle's status alone qualifies.
- For the MRE trophy: at least 3 years of residence abroad and one car per final return.
- The EUR.1 is issued by the seller/exporter: demand it before purchase — afterwards it is often impossible.
- Exemptions do not all stack: compare regimes and pick the most favorable for your situation.
- Some exemptions ban resale for a few years: read the conditions before committing.
Documents & authorisations to watch
Every exemption requires its proofs: MRE card, EUR.1 certificate, disability certificate… The full documents list appears below, and the MRE guide details the trophy regime.
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: Duty-exempt cars
Are electric cars fully customs-free in Morocco?
No: they are VAT-exempt (0%) but still owe the 17.5% duty and parafiscal tax. On a 200,000 MAD CIF: ≈ 35,500 MAD instead of ≈ 82,600 MAD.
Which cars pay 0% import duty?
Those covered by a free-trade agreement (EU, Turkey, USA…) with a valid certificate of origin (EUR.1). Without it, no agreement applies.
Can an MRE import a car without paying customs?
The trophy regime grants discounts up to 90% by residence seniority — full exemption is rare. Temporary Admission otherwise lets you drive without clearing.
Are there exemptions for people with disabilities?
Yes: mobility-adapted vehicles benefit from specific exemption regimes, subject to approval and personal-use conditions.
Are hybrid cars exempt?
Partly: reduced 14% VAT up to 2000 cc (instead of 20%). Above that, VAT stays at 20%.