Export new cars to Mali from Dubai

Mali is a WTO and WAEMU member, applying the Common External Tariff (CET) regime to extra-regional imports since January 2020. Per Trade.gov, vehicles imported from outside the West African Economic and Monetary Union face progressive tariff rates on consumer goods, with no discrimination based on country of origin. As of March 2025, an additional AES community levy of 0.5 percent applies to imports from non-AES countries; however, this does not affect other WAEMU members. Non-African Union countries must also pay a 0.2 percent additional tax under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) framework that Mali has ratified.

Tariff structure

The WAEMU Common External Tariff classifies vehicles as consumer goods subject to progressive taxation. Trade.gov notes that Mali distinguishes between intra-regional trade (preferential rates for WAEMU partners) and extra-regional trade (CET applies). Exact duty percentages vary by engine displacement, fuel type, and vehicle category, and are published on the Mali Trade Portal and administered by the Customs Office.

Import requirements

Brand-new vehicles require standard import documentation including commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and chassis identification certificates. Consignees should verify current tariff schedules directly with Mali's Customs Office, as rates are updated periodically and may differ for individual buyers, dealership fleets, or fleet operators.

Verify with the destination's customs authority before shipping — duty rates vary by engine size, fuel type, and buyer category.