Comments on: Buying on eBay from Mauritius

By: Yashvin Awootar

Yashvin Awootar — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:47:00 +0000

UPDATE : 29th June 2011

I have an updated post about some measures being strictly taken into consideration at the Customs office. Please make sure that you also read the new article as well as this one. Comments section on this article is now closed.
Please ask any questions on the new post.

You can read it here : http://www.yashvinblogs.com/ebay-mauritius-2/

By: Yashvin Awootar

Yashvin Awootar — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:42:00 +0000

UPDATE : 29th June 2011I have an updated post about some measures being strictly taken into consideration at the Customs office. Please make sure that you also read the new article as well as this one. Comments section on this article is closed. Please ask any questions on the new post.You can read it here : http://www.yashvinblogs.com/ebay-mauritius-2/

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By: Yashvin Awootar

Yashvin Awootar — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:10:00 +0000

@Safe : I can’t confirm both of the above news. I have just called the
customs and the person who took the phone confirmed for the permit for
mobile phones only. As for the custom clearance for personal usage, he told
me that it is still at Rs10k.

By: Safe

Safe — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:17:00 +0000

Dear Friends,

Pou zot linformation ena bcp changement dans regulations at parcel office,limit pou al rode courtier maritim pou al tire lartik aster ine pass a Rs 5000 non pas Rs10,000,si depasser kan p ht aster bizin al rode courtier pou dedoune..En ce qui concern cellphone 2nd hand bizin al rode import permit kot ICTA avant reuisi gagne lartik,aster si zot conne kit douanier its better au lieu al perdi le temps al rode permit tousa..Hope this may Help cheers…

By: mehfooz

mehfooz — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:57:00 +0000

Ok now i understand refurbished items there’s nothing to worry,what about if you buy brand name Cellphone?is there anything to worryabout ?Well for “USED items such as cellphone its for sure u have to get a permit from ICTA..

By: Yashvin Awootar

Yashvin Awootar — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:26:00 +0000

I never heard of the ICTA thing but one thing for sure, I did purchased a
refurbished camera equipment and nothing special was required to clear the
item out of the customs.
Do keep us informed if you have any additional information, this might
perhaps help others. Thanks

By: Mehfooz

Mehfooz — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:13:00 +0000

Thanks for ur reply Yashvin,No am ok to pay the charges..item costs $92 and is a Nokia N76,my prob is that it is branded,i want to make sure that items will be cleared as normal ones without any issues,coz i dnt know how they handle Brand item,this item when was out costs at least Rs21K ,as today itself,i went there,my friend just ordered an Iphone from USA.problem is that it is used one,and now they asking us to have an special permit from ITCA to clear the item..Dats why i wanted to know if i should get a permit to clear my Refurbished Nokia,Clarify me please,so its means only used items u should have a special permit to clear item,it doesnt apply for NEW and Refurbished one right ?

By: Yashvin Awootar

Yashvin Awootar — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:58:00 +0000

Hello. It does not make any difference whether the item is new or
refurbishes.
You will still need to pay the usual charges as mentioned in the article and
hire a customs broker in case your item is above rs10,000.

By: Mehfooz

Mehfooz — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:48:00 +0000

Hi Yashvin,i would like to know if i buy a refurbished Branded cellphone,do i need to have any permit to clear from customs?