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Mauritius: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 7 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Mauritius.Lists last checked .
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No elevated country indicator for Mauritius in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Mauritius may still be on a list.
On the sanctions lists
7 entries on the official lists name Mauritius — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.
| List | Entries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| UK Sanctions List (FCDO) | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List (FSF) | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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- United States (OFAC) · TCO: 41 new designations
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Mauritius: logistics and trade
Island state / transshipment hub in the southwestern Indian Ocean
Mauritius (ISO code: MU) is an island republic in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, and a stable parliamentary democracy. Its tropical-maritime climate features a pronounced rainy and cyclone season from November to April. The economy is diversified across tourism, textiles, sugar, financial services and ICT. Logistically, the port of Port Louis is the central maritime gateway, handling around 99.5 percent of external trade, while SSR International Airport (MRU) handles air cargo. The country mainly exports sugar, textiles, fish and services and relies heavily on imports of machinery, fuel, food and consumer goods. The currency is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR).
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Population
- 1,244,477
- Area
- 2,040 km²
- Currency
- Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Indian Ocean
- Economic area
- SADC/COMESA
- Religions
- Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Road
- Current situation
- Expansion of Port Louis (channel depth 16,5 m, MCT capacity about 1 million TEU) and a new 49-hectare freeport/cargo zone at the airport strengthen the hub function.
- Seasonal conditions
- Cyclone season from November to April with possible port and flight disruptions caused by tropical storms.
Main seaports
- Port Louis
Port Louis is the sole commercial port of Mauritius: MCT container terminal with ~1M TEU capacity, deepest port in the southern Indian Ocean and a transshipment hub.
Main cargo airports
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRU
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (MRU/FIMP): main airport of Mauritius, 5,000 m² cargo terminal, 49-hectare Freeport and Cargo Zone; seafood, produce, apparel.
Main trade lanes
- Asia-Mauritius
- Mauritius-South Africa
- Mauritius-EU
Customs and import
Customs authority Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) - Customs DepartmentOfficial website ↗
- Import customs system
- Electronic customs declaration (Bill of Entry) via the TradeNet Single Window and the MRA Customs Management System (CMS).
- Export customs system
- Export declaration also electronic via TradeNet; clearance by the MRA Customs Department.
- Import VAT
- 15 percent on the CIF value including customs duty (as of 2026); since 1.1.2026 also 15 percent on cross-border digital services.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- Preference proofs per agreement: e.g., SADC/COMESA certificate of origin, AfCFTA, EPA with the EU and UK, and FTA with China, India (CECPA) and Turkey.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- Import controls and permits, e.g., for weapons, medicines, food, plants and animals (sanitary/phytosanitary), dangerous goods and chemicals.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB)
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Import permit (if required)
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB)
- Proof of preference (EUR.1 / origin declaration)
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Medium
- Customs delays
- Low to medium
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- Medium
- E-commerce relevance
- Medium
Trade
Top import partners
Top export partners
Top import goods
- Petroleum products
- Machinery
- Vehicles
- Food
- Chemicals
Top export goods
- Sugar
- Textiles
- Fish
- Gemstones
- Jewelry
Typical cargo
- Petroleum products
- Machinery
- Consumer goods
- Foodstuffs
- Textiles
- Sugar
Logistics questions
What is the import VAT in Mauritius?
Import VAT is 15 percent, calculated on the duty-inclusive CIF value. Since 1 January 2026 it also applies to cross-border digital services.
Which system is used for customs declarations?
All declarations (Bill of Entry) are filed electronically via the TradeNet Single Window and the Customs Management System (CMS) of the Mauritius Revenue Authority.
Is there a free trade agreement with Switzerland or EFTA?
No. Mauritius has numerous trade agreements but currently no free trade agreement in force with Switzerland or EFTA.
Which trade agreements does Mauritius use?
Among others an FTA with China and Turkey, CECPA with India, SADC, COMESA, AfCFTA, plus an interim EPA with the EU and an EPA with the United Kingdom.
How high are import duties?
Tariff bands of 0, 5, 10, 15 and 30 percent apply to the CIF value; many raw materials are duty-free, while vehicles and excisable goods additionally carry excise duties.
Which seaport and airport matter for cargo?
Port Louis is the only commercial port, handling about 99.5 percent of external trade. Air cargo runs through MRU airport (Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International) near Plaine Magnien.
When can weather disrupt logistics?
During the cyclone season from November to April, tropical storms can temporarily disrupt port and airport operations.
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