Nuts

Import to Mali

Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali is the eighth largest country in Africa, with an area of just over 1,240,000 square kilometres. The population of Mali is 14.5 million with the capital of Bamako. The landlocked West African country of Mali - one of the poorest in the world - experienced rapid economic growth after the 1990s, coupled with a flourishing democracy and relative social stability.

Mali consists of eight regions and its borders on the north reach deep into the middle of the Sahara Desert, while the country's southern part, where the majority of inhabitants live, features the Niger and Senegal rivers. The country's economic structure centers on agriculture and fishing. Some of Mali's prominent natural resources include gold, being the third largest producer of gold in the African continent, and salt, but the other commodities and necessities have to be exported to Mali from outside. For example, machinery and equipment, construction materials, petroleum, foodstuffs, and textiles are imported. 

Mali main import is fuel (42 percent of total imports) followed by capital equipment and foodstuffs. Mali main import partner is China (20 percent of total imports). Others include: Senegal, China, France and Ivory Coast.

According to the International Trade Centre, the top five import categories for Mali are:

1. Mineral fuels, oils, distillations products, etc. (representing 21.4% of total imports)
2. Boilers, machinery, nuclear reactors, etc. (representing 11.8% of total imports)
3. Vehicles other than railway (representing 6.7% of total imports)
4. Electrical and electronic equipment (representing 6.6% of total imports)
5. Salt, sulphur, earth, stone, plaster, lime, and cement (representing 6% of total imports)

Export from Mali

Mali was once part of three famed West African empire which controlled trans-Saharan trade in gold, salt, slaves, and other precious commodities. These ancient kingdom had neither rigid geopolitical boundaries nor rigid ethnic identities. The empire expanded throughout West Africa from the 8th century until 1078, when it was conquered by the Almoravids. Since those ancient times Mali was renowned as a center of both trade and Islamic learning.

Nowadays Mali doesn't have this grand status. Mali's trading resource in livestock consists of millions of cattle, sheep, and goats. Mali is very active in the agricultural sector, as agricultural activities occupy 70% of Mali's labor force and provide 42% of the GDP. Cotton and livestock are the main trading matters and make up 75%-80% of Mali's annual exports. Small-scale traditional farming dominates the agricultural sector, where people grow mostly cereals, primarily sorghum, pearl millet, and maize and they have about 90% of the 14,000 square kilometres under cultivation. The most productive agricultural area lies along the banks of the Niger River between Bamako and Mopti and extends south to the borders of Guinea, Cte d'Ivoire, and Burkina Faso. Average rainfall varies in this region from 500 mm (20 in) per year around Mopti to 1,400 mm  in the south near Sikasso. This area is the most important for the production of cotton, rice, pearl millet, maize, vegetables, tobacco and tree crops which further go for the export to other countries.

The Niger River also is an important source of food for Malian population, providing food and fish for riverside communities. The surplus - smoked fish, salted fish, and dried fish - is exported. 

Nevertheless, it's cotton, gold, and livestock that are Mali's leading exports. Increased cotton production and rising world prices have increased foreign exchange receipts, as has increased gold production. 

Gold, livestock and agriculture represent 80% of the Mail exports. Trade in Mali has suffered as it is a landlocked nation and neighboring country of Cote d'Ivoire has seen continued unrest. Exports and imports have been propelled by the existence of a railway line to Senegal. Mali is in the process of constructing a road network to connect it to adjacent nations.

Major Trading Partners of Mali. The top three countries to which Mali exports merchandise, are China, Thailand, Denmark.

According to the International Trade Centre, these are the top five export categories for Mali:

1. Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins, etc. (representing 74.9% of total exports)

2. Cotton (representing 10.7% of total exports)

3. Live animals (representing 5.9% of total exports)

4. Boilers, machinery, nuclear reactors, etc. (representing 1.5% of total exports)

5. Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products, etc. (representing 1.5% of total exports)

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Nuts are a good source of nutrients, and depending on the preferences, they can be tossed over salads, used in different recipes, or served as snacks. Nuts not only taste great, but they’re loaded with protein, fiber, essential fats, antioxidants and minerals. It seems like every day more and more studies continue to be released extolling the health benefits of eating nuts as a fundamental part of a healthy diet.

Although most nuts contain similar nutrients, different types of nuts provide different health benefits. They also vary considerably in their fat content and amount of calories.

Brazil nuts, in addition to being loaded with healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids, they are the richest and most reliable food source of selenium. 

Cashew nuts have a lower fat content and a higher protein and carbohydrate content than other types of nuts. Cashews contain more iron per gram than lean rump steak. 

Walnuts have some special properties as well, with a high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids. Treat your taste buds to intensely-flavored black walnuts or sweet candied walnuts.

A handful of almonds to munch on between meals or toss them over a salad for a boost of protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Or try almond flour to make some scrumptious baked goodies. 

Apricot kernels are very similar to almonds in shape and texture and have a rich nutty flavour.

Coconuts are considered both a fruit and a nut, and are a staple food in many parts of the world. 

Chestnuts are the only low-fat nuts, with a fraction of the calories of other types of nuts. They contain just 1 gram of fat and a little less than 70 calories per 30 grams of dried or roasted nuts. 

Hazelnuts are another rich source of vitamin E and monounsaturates. Also a very good source of the B vitamin biotin, which promotes healthy skin and hair.

Peanuts are high in protein, monounsaturated fat and the antioxidant resveratrol, which makes them excellent at protecting the heart and blood vessels. 

Pecan nuts, like other types of nuts, owe much of their flavour to its high fat content, most of it in the form of heart-healthy monounsaturated oleic acid.

Macadamia nuts are very similar to Brazil nuts, but smaller and round. Macadamias are the fattiest although a large proportion of this is the healthy monounsaturated variety.

Pine nuts are higher in fat and calories than other types of nuts, but are a good source of blood pressure-regulating potassium, iron, copper and zinc and contain more protein than any other nut or seed. 

Pistachios provide valuable amounts of minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc. They are the richest source of potassium of all nuts. Apart from that they are one of the most popular snacks.

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Customs requirements of Mali

Malian Customs Contacts  

Website: http://primature.gov.ml/primature/

Email: cigma@primature.gouv.ml  

Telephone: +22320230013 

Fax: +32 3 233 61 12

Address: Bolloré Africa Logistics, Rue Baba Diarra, P.O. Box 2454, Bamako, Mali

Republic of Mali a landlocked country in Western Africa consisting of eight regions. 

Mali is a member of WTO and the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA). Mali is a part of "French Zone" (Zone Franc), which means that it uses CFA franc. Mali is connected with the French government by agreement since 1962 (creation of BCEAO). Today all seven countries of BCEAO (including Mali) are connected to French Central Bank.

Mali Import regulations:

Wild Fauna and Flora: Plants and parts thereof: phytosanitary certificate must be issued by the authorities in the country of origin, except fresh fruit and vegetables for consumption.

Prohibited import

• Alcohol and other spirits are prohibited and should be sent separately
• Weapons (Certificate required)
• Drugs
• Books, films and pictures (subject to censorship and confiscation if contrary to local customs)

Restricted import

• Home computers are not accepted as personal effects and are subject to duties and import taxes.
• New electrical items are subject to payment of Customs duties and taxes.
• Invoices of all electrical items and furniture must be more than six months old.
• Vehicle – New cars are dutiable, and import license is required for new cars.
• Pets – a Health Certificate from veterinarian required
• Firearms and ammunition (authorization from the territorial administration is required)
• New computers (tax is 65%) - excludes Diplomats, embassies and persons with authorization
• from the Malian Customs head office.
• New electrical items
• Prescription medications (health certificate required)
• Importation of meat other than bovine and game products : presentation of the certificate of origin and the sanitary certificate
• Importation of fishing nets in fine meshing (smaller than 50 mm) : authorization from the Ministry of Water and Forest
• All medicines for human use: authorization from the Ministry of Public Health
• All medicines for veterinary use: authorization from both Ministry of health and Ministry in charge of stock breeding
• Dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane (“DDT”): authorization from the ministry of Environment
• Weapons and ammunitions: authorization from the concerned authorities
• Importation of non-ionized salt, not destined to human consumption: authorization from the concerned authorities
• Importation of explosives and pyrotechnic products: authorization from the concerned authorities
• Importations of cyanide: authorization from the Ministry of health or the Ministry of Mines
• Products that deplete the stratospheric ozone layer (substances containing chlorine or bromine, CFC and HCFC): authorization from the Ministry in charge of the Environment

Import Of Motor Vehicles

Documents Required:

• Original Registration Card
• Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
• Non-sale Certificate
• Purchase Invoice / Certificate of Value

The duty rates on motor vehicles is as follows:

• If the motor vehicle is new, tax is 44% of the Argus value + EUR 40.00 / year
• If the motor is 10 years or older, tax is 44% of the Argus value + 10 x 40 = EUR 400.00)

Listing Of Goods Exempted from PSI

a) Goods with a total FOB value under XOF 3,000,000 (but goods amounting to XOF 100,000 or more are subject to an II application),

b) Precious metals, precious stones, objects of art,

c) Explosives and pyrotechnic products,

d) Ammunitions and weapons other than those for hunting and/or sport, materials and equipments ordered by thearmy for its own account,

e) Live animals,

f) Wood,

g) Scrap metal,

h) Plants, seeds and flowering products,

i) Fertilizers,

j) Cinematographic films –exposed and developed,

k) Current newspapers and periodicals, postal stamps and fiscal stamps, stamped papers, bank notes, cheque

books, credit cards,

l) Crude oil,

m) Sera, vaccines,

n) Personal effects and domestic used items, including one used vehicle,

o) Postal parcels and commercial samples,

p) Personal gifts, donations (except donations to private persons or private entities), bona fide gifts, supplies to

diplomatic and consular missions and supplies to United Nations Organisations for their own use in Mali,

q) Imports ordered by the public administrations for their own account,

r) Vehicles of heading 8701 to 8705 and 8716.

Importers Fiscal Identity Numbers [NIF]

In accordance with the latest decision of the Mailan customs authorities, the importers fiscal identity number [NIF = numero d'identification fiscale] must be mentioned on all import documents, for border crossing operations.

This number is the identification number of the Importer/Consignee at the Malian Tax Ministry. In this respect please make sure and mention this ID number on all shipping documents [at least suppliers' invoice, if possible the B/L]. Since this document is required for forwarding purpose out of port of discharge to Mali, we need to receive it prior to vessel arrival with the advance notification or the shipping document, otherwise the on carriage will be delayed until this number is known.

Currency Export regulations:

Local currency (CFA Franc-XOF): unlimited; foreign currencies: equivalent of XOF 25,000.- in banknotes. NON-RESIDENTS who made a declaration on entry may re-export all their currencies less a reasonable amount equivalent to their expenses in Mali. No restrictions on foreign currencies in the form of cheques or letters of credit.

Sources: 

http://www.tradingeconomics.com/mali/imports 

https://mali.visahq.com/customs/ 

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/ML-Mali-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm 

https://www.iamovers.org/files/newimages/member/shippers/mali.pdf 

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/ML-Mali-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-summary.htm 

http://www.delmas.com/static/eCommerce/Attachments/Mali030914b.pdf