Importing to Mozambique
Importing a vehicle into Mozambique requires a pre-shipment inspection by Intertek and a NUIT tax number.
Required Documents
- Original Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Title & Registration
- Purchase Invoice
- Intertek Pre-Shipment Inspection (MOZ number)
- NUIT (Mozambican Tax Number)
- Vehicle Evaluation Report
Delivery & Timeline
Vehicles are dispatched from Durban port via licensed car carrier trucks. Estimated delivery timelines:
- Documentation prep: 2–5 days
- Overland transport: 2–6 days
- Customs clearance: 3–14 days
Total: approximately 1–3 weeks from payment to delivery.
Duty Calculator
Use our Import Cost Calculator to get a full breakdown of customs duties, VAT, excise taxes, and transport costs for Mozambique.
Calculate Import CostsCountry Snapshot — Costs & Key Facts
Customs Duty
25% (<1500cc) / 40% (>1500cc)
VAT
16–17%
Excise / Surtax
None — only customs duty applies
Land Transport
USD 300–500
Currency
MZN (Metical)
- No age restriction on used vehicles.
- Intertek pre-shipment inspection is MANDATORY.
- Right-hand drive (RHD) required.
- Minibuses exempt from customs duty (0%).
Guides for Mozambique
Mozambique Vehicle Import Duty 2025 — AT Rates & Intertek Inspection Guide
Complete guide to Mozambique vehicle import duties through Autoridade Tributária. Rates by engine size, the mandatory Intertek inspection, and costs.
Mozambique Intertek Pre-Shipment Inspection: Step-by-Step Guide
Mandatory Intertek PSI is required for all used vehicle imports to Mozambique. Complete guide to getting your MOZ number, inspection, and avoiding fines.
How to Import a Car to Mozambique: Ports, Costs & Clearance Process
End-to-end guide to importing a vehicle to Mozambique — from choosing the port to calculating your total landed cost and clearing customs.