Calculator: Professional equipment
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 | Base of the calculation |
| Import duty DI | CIF × 2.5% | Professional/technical equipment |
| Parafiscal PFI | CIF × 0.25% | Systematic |
| VAT | (CIF + DI + PFI) × 20% | Recoverable for companies |
How is the customs duty calculated?
Many categories of professional and technical equipment enjoy a preferential 2.5% DI, which keeps total fees near 23% despite the standard 20% VAT. Everything hinges on the tariff classification: the same-looking item can be a 'professional instrument' (2.5%) or a 'consumer good' (17.5–40%). Companies registered for VAT can often recover the VAT paid at import.
Worked examples with real numbers
Professional toolkit at €2,000
CIF ≈ 21,900 MAD. DI = 21,900 × 2.5% ≈ 548 MAD, PFI ≈ 55 MAD, VAT = 22,503 × 20% ≈ 4,501 MAD. Total ≈ 5,104 MAD — VAT being recoverable for a company.
Same tools classified as consumer goods
At DI 17.5%: DI ≈ 3,832 MAD and total ≈ 8,600 MAD. The right tariff code is worth ≈3,500 MAD on this single order — classification is money.
Expert tips to pay less — legally
- Ask your broker to confirm the exact HS code before ordering — 2.5% vs 17.5% changes everything.
- Invoices must carry the professional description and reference, not a generic 'tools' label.
- Registered businesses: import VAT is generally deductible — the real cost is just DI + PFI.
- Second-hand professional equipment is valued on its actual state — keep the appraisal.
- For big imports, compare DDP offers (supplier delivers duty-paid) with self-managed clearance.
Documents & authorisations to watch
Pro-forma then final invoice, business registration for companies, tariff classification note, possibly technical datasheets for instruments. A licensed broker is strongly recommended.
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: Professional equipment
What is the customs rate for professional equipment in Morocco?
A reduced DI of 2.5% plus 0.25% parafiscal and standard 20% VAT — around 23% total, versus ~38% for consumer electronics.
Which equipment qualifies for the 2.5% rate?
Technical instruments, machine tools, measurement devices and similar professional categories defined by the tariff nomenclature. The exact HS classification decides — confirm it with a broker.
Can a company recover import VAT?
Yes — VAT registered companies may generally deduct import VAT from their output VAT, leaving DI + parafiscal as the real cost.
Do freelancers qualify for the reduced rate?
The rate follows the goods, not the buyer: professional equipment gets 2.5% whether you are a freelancer or a company, provided the tariff classification matches.
Is used professional equipment cheaper to clear?
It is valued on its real (depreciated) value when documented, which lowers the base — but the classification rules stay the same.