Sufficient copies must be supplied. The controller of customs retains one negotiable copy. Transhipment of goods at a port not within a scheduled territory does not entitle goods to preferential treatment unless the importer produces a through Bill of Lading in support of the Certificate of Origin. Certificate of Origin For all goods claiming preferential tariff treatment, a certificate of origin issued in the country of origin must be produced. Correctly certified addendum to this form must contain ex factory value of goods, total value of material, labour and other manufacturing costs.
Mauritian authorities are very strict in monitoring contents of certificates of origin.
Commercial Invoice Minimum of 2 copies. Gross, tare and net weights should be included. Import Licenses Only controlled goods require import licenses from the Ministry of Trade and Shipping. Textiles and textile products are not included in the list of controlled goods. Importers must declare their income tax file number on the Bill of Entry.