Calculator: Phones & electronics
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 | Converted to dirhams at the day's rate |
| Import duty DI | CIF × 17.5% | 0% possible with proof of EU origin |
| Parafiscal PFI | CIF × 0.25% | Flat on all imports |
| VAT | (CIF + DI + PFI) × 20% | Always due, even with EUR.1 |
How is the customs duty calculated?
Electronics — phones, laptops, tablets, smart watches — are estimated at 17.5% DI plus 0.25% parafiscal plus 20% VAT. Two things change the outcome: proof of origin (an EUR.1 can zero the DI, not the VAT) and the personal-use character (one phone for yourself is treated very differently from commercial quantities). Keep the invoice and proof of payment handy.
Worked examples with real numbers
Smartphone at €800 from a foreign store
CIF ≈ 8,760 MAD. DI = 8,760 × 17.5% ≈ 1,533 MAD, PFI ≈ 22 MAD, VAT ≈ 2,063 MAD. Total ≈ 3,618 MAD on top of the price — about 41% over.
Laptop at €1,000 with EU proof of origin
CIF ≈ 10,950 MAD. With EUR.1: DI = 0, PFI ≈ 27 MAD, VAT = 10,977 × 20% ≈ 2,195 MAD. Total ≈ 2,222 MAD instead of~4,500 without the certificate.
Expert tips to pay less — legally
- One phone for personal use is generally tolerated; multiple identical units look like a commercial import and cost much more.
- Ask the seller whether an origin certificate is available — EU-made devices can zero the 17.5% DI.
- Keep the invoice PDF and the payment receipt: they are the fastest way through the parcel inspection.
- Compare the final cost with the local price — with heavy fees, a local warranty often wins.
- Declared values that are too low trigger customs counter-valuation and delays; declare the real price.
Documents & authorisations to watch
For express parcels: invoice + ID are usually enough. For formal clearance: detailed invoice, payment proof and possibly a conformity check for radio-equipment (ANRT) on some devices.
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: Phones & electronics
How much is customs on a phone in Morocco?
Estimate: DI 17.5% + PFI 0.25% + VAT 20% on the CIF value. A €800 phone costs roughly 3,600 MAD in fees without an origin certificate, and ≈2,100 MAD less with an EUR.1.
Do phones have a special exemption in Morocco?
There is no general exemption for phones bought online. Small parcels may pass under simplified regimes, but the general rule (DI + VAT) applies above the thresholds.
Will my parcel be opened by customs?
Express parcels are screened and may be opened for verification. A clear invoice and matching payment proof make the inspection a formality.
Does the EUR.1 remove VAT too?
No — VAT at 20% always applies. The EUR.1 only removes the import duty (DI).
Can I import two phones at once?
Two new identical phones look commercial. One device for personal use is the safe case; for more, expect to be treated as a commercial import with a broker.