Conformity checks
Regulated products without a valid CoC are stopped at the border.
Morocco sits a short sea crossing from Europe, and its tech sector keeps growing. Every import into Morocco takes planning, though. Many products need a conformity certificate, telecom gear needs ANRT approval, and every declaration is filed online. One missed step can leave your cargo held at the port. We act as your importer of record in Morocco and manage the filings for you.
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Regulated industrial products need proof of conformity before customs releases them.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade runs a conformity program for imported industrial products.
Official inspection teams examine the products against Moroccan standards, either before shipment or on arrival. If the goods pass, they issue a Certificate of Conformity (CoC). The importer then uploads it to PortNet, Morocco's national single window for trade.
Exporter Supported Certification, With TradeWise as IOR
First, you share your product list and test reports. Then, we arrange the conformity check and apply for ANRT approval in our name. Once this is set up, every future shipment of the same models follows the same path. You stay listed as the exporter on every document. We handle all import formalities in Morocco.
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Every Morocco shipment follows this path when TradeWise is your importer of record.
CoC for regulated goods, plus ANRT approval for radio devices.
We upload the certificates to the single window.
Customs assesses duty and VAT online.
Duties are paid, and the goods are released.
What Moroccan Customs Checks Before Your Goods Are Released
ADII customs clears all imports through its online system, BADR. Duty depends on the HS code of each item, and VAT of 20% is charged on top for most goods.
Goods from the United States and the EU only get lower duty with valid proof of origin. Are you wondering how to import laptops and servers to Morocco? Start with these four checks.
Before you ship
TradeWise prepares and checks this whole file for you before dispatch.
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Many African markets check documents long before the cargo lands. Some require consular legalization, others require advance cargo filings, and conformity certificates must be ready before dispatch. TradeWise helps you throughout your journey. We manage all the required paperwork. We also secure the legal approvals before your cargo arrives. So your cargo clears at the port without avoidable delays.
These five issues slow down most shipments.
Regulated products without a valid CoC are stopped at the border.
Invoices are expected in French, and product labels must carry Arabic.
ANRT reviews each model and may ask for samples. Since May 2025, some devices must also show SAR values on their labels.
If customs doesn’t agree with your value or HS code, it can reassess the duty and add penalties.
Lower duty under the EU or US agreements only applies with correct origin documents. Without them, you pay the full rate.
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Three services remove the most common causes of delay in Morocco.
TradeWise prepares and files every customs document correctly. Our IOR services in Morocco help you import IT equipment without rejection or delay.
IORWe coordinate the CoC and ANRT approval, so both are ready before dispatch.
ConformityOur team values your goods correctly from the start, avoiding costly reassessments.
ValuationThese are the Morocco import regulations for IT equipment that your goods must meet before they can be sold or used. Do you need an importer of record in Morocco? If you have no local entity, you do. TradeWise can take that role.
Most Important for Tech Imports
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) approves telecom terminals and radio equipment, including phones, routers, and laptops with Wi-Fi. ANRT reviews the technical file and may keep samples for testing. Approved devices must carry the ANRT label.
TradeWise compiles and submits the full ANRT file for you to speed up approval and Morocco import customs clearance.
This agency collects duty and VAT, and checks permits at the border.
The ministry runs the conformity program and decides which industrial products need a CoC.
Morocco has an Association Agreement with the EU and a free trade agreement with the United States. Both cut duty on qualifying goods.
Morocco links Africa and Europe. Tanger Med, on the Strait of Gibraltar, is one of the busiest container ports on the Mediterranean.
The top trading partners include Spain, France, China and the United States. The main imports are machinery, electronics, and fuel. On the other hand, its main exports are cars, phosphates and fertilizers, and textiles.
The real difficulties are complex documents, long customs procedures, and high tariffs. But with the right partner, shipments stay compliant, efficient, and cost-effective, whether you import tech goods or export dual-use products.
Public and religious holidays can delay shipping deadlines. Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar, so their dates move about 11 days earlier each year.
2 days
The Ramadan feast, held at the end of Ramadan.
2 days
The Sacrifice feast, about 70 days after Ramadan ends.
30 July, 6 and 18 November
Throne Day (30 July), Green March Day (6 November), and Independence Day (18 November).”
Every Week
The weekend in Morocco. Plan customs work for Monday to Friday.
Let us know what you are shipping. Our team will help you fulfill the requirements and documentation process. We’ll send you a clear quote with every cost included.
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