Required export documents
1. Commercial invoice (in French)
In addition to the usual commercial information, the invoice must contain the following:
- HS code and country of origin
- Number and type of packages
- Exact description of the goods, including the net and gross weight
- Terms of delivery
- FOB value
In practice, the following declaration of origin is also required at the end of the invoice, which must be signed by the exporter.
«Nous certifions que les marchandises dénommées dans cette facture sont de fabrication et d'origine de la/du ... «
2. Packing list
The shipment must be accompanied by a packing list if the commercial invoice does not contain any information on the details and contents of the packages, including their dimensions and quantity.
3. Declaration of origin
For goods of preferential origin, according to the provisions of the EFTA-Morocco free trade agreement, a declaration of origin on the invoice or a movement certificate EUR 1 or EUR-MED must be issued for goods with a value of CHF 10,300 or more.
Approved exporters may issue declarations of origin on the invoice irrespective of the value of the goods. Morocco still rejects the revised PEM Convention
4. Marking of goods
Marking with the country of origin is mandatory for certain products (e.g. agricultural products). Detailed information on the import formalities in Morocco applicable to your products is also available in our free customs database.
Registration
In addition to the mandatory product registrations often required in many countries (such as cosmetics, medical devices, pharmaceutical products, etc.), most products in Morocco require a Verification of Conformity (VoC). This declaration of conformity is to ensure that the products comply with Moroccan standards. With few exceptions, the verification of conformity of industrially manufactured products has to be done already in the exporting country, by an accredited company. A list of the products concerned is provided by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Morocco.
Sanctions / Embargoes / Export controls
At the time of writing, no sanctions or embargoes were in place against Morocco. However, this can change at any time, which is why we recommend you check whether corresponding measures have been imposed prior to each export. Certain products and product groups, such as dual-use goods, require an export permit even for delivery to non-sanctioned countries.
S-GE tips
Incoterms
In principle, all Incoterms clauses can be used for deliveries to Morocco. However, please note that if you use the DDP (Duty Delivered Paid) clause, you as the seller will bear the maximum responsibility and will be liable for all costs.
Terms of payment
Getting paid can be difficult, frustrating and time-consuming. It is therefore advisable to find a compromise with the Moroccan company beforehand. A letter of credit, for example, is associated with fees, but is nevertheless less expensive than possible court proceedings.
All information in this article is provided for guidance only and is neither exhaustive nor legally binding.
