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Morocco (MA) Cargo Import Regulations & Pre-Shipment Mandates

Cargo compliance directory for ocean shipments from China to African seaports: mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Notes, PVoC conformity inspection schemes, vehicle age limits, and Ocean B/L print rules.

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Morocco

Accepted Documentation Languages: fr ar
Foreign consignee not accepted Right-hand drive prohibited Vehicle limit: 5 yr PVoC / CoC required

B/L Print Requirements

Mandatory text on Ocean B/L

  • • 6-digit HS Code and Moroccan ICE (15 digits) mandatory in both Consignee and Notify fields on B/L and manifest.
Line-item requirement

The 15-digit ICE number is strictly mandatory on both Consignee and Notify fields on the Bill of Lading, per Customs Circular No. 5896/312. For motor vehicles: VIN/chassis number, make, commercial model, year of first registration, engine displacement (cc), and gross weight must be printed on the B/L.

Inspection & Certificates

Pre-loading inspection & filing

  • • Mandatory pre-shipment Certificate of Conformity issued by MCINET-approved inspection bodies for regulated industrial goods under Law 24-09, validated via the PortNet single window.
  • • Electronic import title domiciled prior to shipment.
PVoC Inspection Bodies: Bureau Veritas, SGS, Cotecna, TÜV Rheinland, Applus+ Fomento

Cargo & Standards

Labeling, vehicles & packaging

  • • Passenger vehicles: maximum 5 years from manufacture
  • • Right-hand-drive vehicles are strictly prohibited.
  • • Dual French/Arabic retail labeling.
  • • Mandatory Halal certificate recognized by IMANOR and ONSSA veterinary import clearance for all meat, poultry, animal fats, and gelatin.
  • • Physical C-MIM conformity mark mandatory on regulated electrical, electronic, toy, and construction products prior to export.
  • • Standard commercial used passenger vehicles cannot exceed 5 years of age.
  • • ISPM 15 heat-treated stamp required on all wooden packaging.

Shipper & Consignee

Where this destination differs from standard practice

  • • Foreign consignees are not accepted — a locally-registered entity must be named.

Consignee must be a registered Moroccan legal entity with a valid 15-digit ICE. "To Order" B/Ls are permitted provided the Notify Party is the registered Moroccan importer with their complete 15-digit ICE, physical address, and contact details stated on the B/L.

Universal Vehicle Documentation Mandate: For all motor vehicle and rolling cargo shipments, the 17-character VIN/Chassis Number, Engine Number, Make, Commercial Model, Year of Manufacture, and Gross Weight must be explicitly printed on the Ocean Bill of Lading.

Non-Compliance Risk at Destination

Regulated products arriving without a valid pre-shipment CoC or without the mandatory C-MIM mark cannot clear customs at Casablanca or Tanger-Med and face mandatory re-exportation.

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Operational Workflow

Compliance Timeline for Morocco

Follow this 3-step sequence from container stuffing through to port clearance.

Stage 1

Before Container Loading

  • ✓ Complete pre-shipment inspection (PVoC / CoC) via Bureau Veritas, SGS, Cotecna, TÜV Rheinland, Applus+ Fomento before cargo is stuffed.
  • ✓ Verify vehicle age against the applicable statutory limit (5 yrs passenger).
  • ✓ Confirm vehicle is NOT right-hand drive before booking.
  • ✓ Confirm consignee is a locally-registered entity — foreign consignees are not accepted at this destination.
  • ✓ Verify ISPM 15 heat-treated stamp on all wooden crates, dunnage, and pallets.
Origin Action Point
Stage 2

Prior to Sailing

  • ✓ Ensure exact consignee Tax ID / Registration Code and 6-digit HS Code are printed on B/L.
  • ✓ Submit SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) to loading terminal before yard cutoff.
Documentation Mandate
Stage 3

Port Clearance at Destination

  • ✓ Present original Certificate of Conformity (CoC) to destination standards inspectors.
  • ✓ Collect Delivery Order (DO) upon completing Release verification.
Destination Delivery Point
Printable Regulatory Dossier

Download Compliance Guide for Morocco (PDF)

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