Contexte
Importation de Allemagne vers Maurice
28/03/2017 - Maurice
The Mauritius Customs MRA is not respecting the HS classification of goods.
Carton Boxes which are clearly classified in 4819.10 have to be put in 4202.9290
which has absolutely nothing to do with carton boxes, however the real classification is tax free and the HS code by the Mauritius Customs is having a tax of 30%
Paper Gift Bags which are clearly classified in 4819.40 have to be put in 4823.9099
which has absolutely nothing to do with paper bags, however again the real classification is tax free and the HS code by the Mauritius Customs is having a tax of 30%
Both cases are a clear revenue source for the MRA (Mauritius Revenue Authority) as they ask for a classification in a HS code with 30% Customs Duty, whereas the real classification of the products is tax free.
There are a lot of other examples in the CUSTOMS TARIFF SCHEDULES
(INTEGRATED TARIFF) HS VERSION 2012 With amendments to 01 October 2016, where classification of products is preferably decided on the base of tax to be paid and not on the product as specified in the schedule.
The Minister of Finance banned Plastic Bags in 2016 and we have to pay for it? being charged a ridiculous 30% Customs duty and 15 % VAT on Paper Bags and Gift Cartons?
The Government of Mauritius must set import standards and avoid controversy in import regulations and classification of goods, decide and amend the regulations bringing down all articles of paper to 0 rated...
...there are paper napkins as well were 30% duty applies, nobody in Mauritius produces such napkins...the consumer pays for it
Information sur l'obstacle au commerce
- Il y a un règlement ou une procédure obligatoire dont les exigences sont trop rigoureuses ou auxquels il est difficile de se conformer
Un règlement national: Autres taxes et impositions additionnelles (veuillez spécifier)
1.3. Other
CUSTOMS TARIFF SCHEDULES
Information sur le produit
- Bois, produits du bois et papier
- 481940 - Autres sacs, sachets, pochettes(pour disques exclus), cornets en papie
481910, 481920, 30, 40,50, 60
Information supplémentaire
http://www.faqs.org/rulings/rulings2008NYN024462.html
The Government to remove taxes from all paper to avoid the shifting in classifications with customs duties
Les mises à jour de rapport
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29/03/2017
Nouveau
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11/04/2017
En cours de résolution
Dear User,
Please note that your complaint has been validated and will now be forwarded to the concerned government Agency for actions.
Best Regards,
The National Focal Point
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11/04/2017
En cours de résolution
Message du PFN le 11/04/2017 12:15:27
Dear Sir,
Please find attached a reported trade obstacle falling under the purview of your Agency. We would be grateful if the necessary actions can be taken to resolve this issue.
Relying on your usual collaboration.
Thanks and Best Regards,
The National Focal Point
Réponse de l'agence compétente le 11/04/2017 12:22:09
The representation is more about a dispute on the tariff classification of carton boxes and paper bags.
It is to be noted that there is a quite specific procedure for making an application for a tariff ruling to MRA Customs. In case the applicant is not satisfied with a tariff ruling provided to him, he may apply for a review by lodging an application to the Objection Appeal and Dispute Resolution Department. If again, he is not satisfied, he may then may lodge an appeal to the Assessment Review Committee.
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20/04/2017
Résolu - Guidance
Dear Sir,
As indicated above by the Government Agency, in case you feel aggrieved by a decision on tariff classification at Customs, there is a specific procedure for making an application for a tariff ruling to MRA Customs. You may apply for a review by lodging an application to the Objection Appeal and Dispute Resolution Department. If again, you are not satisfied, you may then lodge an appeal to the Assessment Review Committee. We trust the information above has provided to you with the options and alternatives you have to proceed further. Best Regards, The National Focal Point
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