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Madagascar Trade Compliance

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Complete guide to Madagascar import requirements, BSC certificates, and customs procedures for 2025. BSC certificate mandatory for all sea freight.

HIGH RISK📋 BSC REQUIRED

Quick Reference

Country Code: MG
Risk Level: high
Certificate: BSC
Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, SADC, COMESA
Digital Platform: Madagascar BSC Platform
Cargo Tracking Note (BSC)

Mandatory Status

Yes for shipments ≥100 EUR FOB

Primary Purpose

Cargo tracking and customs revenue protection

Responsible Authority

Madagascar Port Authority; Authorized Service Providers

Required Documents

Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Freight Invoice, Export Declaration

Penalty for Non-Compliance

$3,000 per BL; $2,500 for declaration amendments; cargo return to origin

Special Requirements

Both importer and exporter must register on Madagascar platform; 3-day submission before declaration; 5-day validation before vessel arrival

Required Trade Documents
BSCMANDATORY

Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons

Mandatory cargo tracking certificate for sea shipments to Madagascar above 100 EUR FOB value

Madagascar Port Authority
24 hours draft, 1 day to 1 week approval
Variable based on freight value
Recent Updates & Changes

BSC certificate mandatory for all sea freight above 100 EUR FOB value

3-day submission requirement before customs declaration

5-day validation requirement before vessel arrival

Both importer and exporter must be registered on Madagascar platform

Key Requirements
1
Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons (BSC) for shipments ≥100 EUR FOB
2
Import license from Ministry of Commerce
3
Registration on Madagascar BSC platform for both parties
4
Port Authority clearance for Toamasina and Mahajanga ports
5
Standards compliance verification for regulated products
Active Regulations
BSC RequiredImport LicenseStandards CertificationPort Authority Clearance
Trade Facilitation
Single Window SystemAvailable
Customs ModernizationImplemented
Digital Platform:

Madagascar BSC Platform

Trade Agreements:
AfCFTASADCCOMESA

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