Import construction materials from India to Madagascar
How to import construction materials from India to Madagascar: the BSC cargo tracking note, the port of Toamasina, the documents and what to check before you pay.
- Main port
- Toamasina
- Cargo document
- BSC cargo tracking note
The BSC cargo tracking note
Madagascar does not use a product-by-product conformity certificate in the way Kenya and Tanzania do. Instead, cargo bound for Madagascar needs a BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons), a cargo tracking note that has applied to all shipments since 1 April 2007. It is filled in online, and both the shipper and the importer must be registered on the BSC platform before a draft can be issued. Carriers also report that split bills of lading are not accepted. Cargo without a BSC can be held at the port, with storage charges running daily.
Port and clearance
Most sea freight arrives at the Port of Toamasina. A clearing agent in Madagascar handles the declaration and the duties. Business is done mainly in French, and we plan a French version of this page.
Duties and taxes
Duty and VAT depend on the tariff code. Ask your clearing agent for the current rate on your code. We quote product and freight, not import duty.
What we need from you
The product and size, the quantity, your delivery port, your target date, your importer registration details and the name of your clearing agent.
From enquiry to container in three steps.
Send your enquiry
Product, quantity and destination port.
Get specs, price and the paperwork plan
Datasheet, FOB or CIF price and the certificate your country needs.
We load and ship
Inspection, container loading and export documents.
Madagascar: frequently asked questions
Do I need a certificate to import construction materials into Madagascar?
Most general goods shipped to Madagascar fall under the BSC cargo tracking note rules. Whether a product needs one depends on its tariff code and the current rules, so we check this for your order before we quote.
Which port do you ship to?
We ship to Toamasina. Tell us if your clearing agent prefers a different port.
How long does shipping from India take?
Transit time depends on the load port and the shipping line. We give the expected time with each quote.
Can I mix products in one container?
Yes. Tiles, sanitaryware and faucets, or plywood, TMT bars and binding wire, can go in one shipment. Send the quantities and we plan the load.
Who pays import duty?
The importer pays duty and taxes in Madagascar, through a clearing agent. Ask your agent for the current rate on your tariff code.
Quote for Madagascar.
Tell us the product, quantity and your port. A named export manager replies with price, lead time and the import documents you need.
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