Madagascar

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Original passport
"Attestation Reservation de cale"
Letter of transfer from the shipper’s employer
Inventory (four copies) detailed, valued, in French, signed and dated by shipper, and consularized at origin (Describe all stereo, video and radio equipment, including make, model and serial number)
Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

SHIPPER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
All shipments inspected
Personal effects may be duty-free
Shipments must arrive within four months of customer

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

Food and consumable items: All canned meat products (including pork, sheep, fish, chicken, etc.) must have Certificate of Health
Electrical items and furniture must be more than six months old, otherwise, they are subject to Customs duties and taxes
Invoices required
Home computers are not accepted as personal effects and are subject to Customs duties and taxes
Books and tapes (audio and video) require an agreement from the Interior Ministry. No more than 25 audio and video tapes can be imported
Firearms require an agreement from the Defense Ministry
Phones and faxes require an agreement from Telecoms and Post

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Weapons, ammunition, military equipment
Drugs and narcotics
Alcohol and other spirits are prohibited and should be sent separately
Animal skins, stuffed animals, birds or fish
CBs and walkie-talkies (including children's toys)

MOTOR VEHICLES

High duties and taxes apply

PETS

Certificate of good health dated within three days of arrival
Rabies vaccination (within 30-180 days prior to arrival)>
Shipping as unaccompanied baggage not recommended