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Maldives

No agreement yet · Weak coverage

Laws, documents and trade data — no screening rules yet

Screening rules for this market aren't available yet, so product screening skips it.

Market profile

Additives and residue limits

— (Codex-based per MFDA)

Import requirements

Import permit (Min. of Economic Development); Customs Law 8/2011

National standards body

MSMI — None identified (no public store)

Import and export

Documents to import

• Commercial invoice — Issued by: Exporter — Mandatory
• Packing list — Issued by: Exporter — Mandatory
• Bill of lading / airway bill / road manifest — Issued by: Carrier — Mandatory
• Customs declaration (import) — Issued by: Maldives Customs Service — Mandatory
• Importer / customs client registration — Issued by: Maldives Customs Service (importer registration) / MIRA — Mandatory
• Certificate of origin (incl. preferential forms) — Issued by: Exporting-country chamber/customs — Conditional

Documents to export

• Commercial invoice — Issued by: Exporter — Mandatory
• Packing list — Issued by: Exporter — Mandatory
• Bill of lading / airway bill — Issued by: Carrier — Mandatory
• Customs export declaration — Issued by: Maldives Customs Service — Mandatory
• Certificate of origin (incl. preferential forms) — Issued by: Ministry of Economic Development & Trade — Conditional

Government fees

• MFDA food import permit / clearance fee (Import) — Not confirmed — check with the authority
• Customs declaration processing (Import) — Not confirmed — check with the authority
• VAT/GST on imported food (Import) — Not confirmed — check with the authority
• MFDA fish export health certificate fee (Export) — Not confirmed — check with the authority

Customs single window: Customs e-services / OneGov

Customs duties are not included.

A fee without a confirmed amount is listed by name only.

Reference documents

• Maldives – Import Requirements and Documentation (CCG) (2026) Open the source
• Maldives – Standards for Trade (CCG) (2026) Open the source
• FAOLEX Maldives food & nutrition legislation (2007, 2014, 2017, 2024) (2024) Open the source

Guidance compiled from published sources — not legal clearance. Confirm the requirements with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.

Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.