Customs declaration requirements for Mali
Customs Declare produces the completed Declaration en detail (model IM form, e.g. IM4 for mise a la consommation), via ASYCUDA World; may only be lodged by an authorized customs broker for Mali’s own customs authority, in French, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- Declaration en detail (model IM form, e.g. IM4 for mise a la consommation), via ASYCUDA World; may only be lodged by an authorized customs broker
- Issuing authority
- Direction Générale des Douanes du Mali (DGDM), Ministère de l'Économie et des Finances
- Primary language
- French
- Accepted languages
- French
- Required supporting documents
- Declaration prealable dimportation, import intention certificate, phytosanitary certificate, special import authorization
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import licensing required
Import of sugar into Mali requires a special import authorization (Autorisation Spéciale d'Importation, ASI). Approved products originating within WAEMU/ECOWAS are generally exempt from this requirement, but arms and ammunition are never exempt regardless of origin.
Mali Ministry of Commerce
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 18%
- MFN duty rate data
- Not yet researched
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Not yet live for Mali
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Mali require?
Mali’s import declaration is the Declaration en detail (model IM form, e.g. IM4 for mise a la consommation), via ASYCUDA World; may only be lodged by an authorized customs broker, issued by Direction Générale des Douanes du Mali (DGDM), Ministère de l'Économie et des Finances.
Which languages does Mali accept on a customs declaration?
French
What supporting documents are required to import into Mali?
Declaration prealable dimportation, import intention certificate, phytosanitary certificate, special import authorization
What is the VAT rate on imports into Mali?
The default VAT rate on record for Mali is 18%.